{"podcast":{"title":"Zero Breach Zone","slug":"zero-breach-zone-7027456","podcast_index_feed_id":7027456,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/zero-breach-zone","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/7GC4NV2jxn9ViAZne28nJuRGzO63PLSnc06OlKVV56w/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yNjhh/N2EzNGU2NWI1ZTQ2/OTBkZjZhM2M5YTA4/YzAyNS5wbmc.jpg","author":"Andy Lombardo & Phil Hintz","episode_count":41,"summary":"Welcome to the \"Zero Breach Zone,\" where we delve into the vital mission of fortifying K-12 schools against breaches and phishing threats. Hosts Andy Lombardo and Phil Hintz lead insightful conversations with top experts in cybersecurity, education, and technology, uncovering strategies to protect our schools. From breaking down the latest digital threats to sharing actionable security measures, this podcast empowers educators, administrators, and parents with the tools they need to safeguard students and staff in today’s connected world.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-08T02:17:55.680935+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/zero-breach-zone-7027456"},"episode":{"title":"The Cybersecurity Mindset in K–12: Insights from Maurice Payne","slug":"the-cybersecurity-mindset-in-k-12-insights-from-maurice-payne","published_at":"2025-07-15T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/zero-breach-zone-7027456/the-cybersecurity-mindset-in-k-12-insights-from-maurice-payne","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/zero-breach-zone-7027456","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/66cc9324","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/66cc9324/4ea2a295.mp3","summary":"Welcome to Episode 18 of Zero Breach Zone. Hosts Phil Hintz and Andy Lombardo sit down with Maurice Payne, Director of IT for Decatur Public Schools, to talk about his journey from corporate America to K–12 EdTech. Maurice shares his approach to leading technology in a school district, what excites him most about tackling cybersecurity challenges, and why moving toward NIST standards is critical for accountability and continuous improvement. He also reflects on his time in the CTO Academy and the powerful mentorship he received from EdTech leaders Sheryl Abshire and Frankie Jackson (both past podcast guests). Whether you’re an IT leader, educator, or EdTech partner, this episode is packed with insights on building secure, future-ready schools. Key Takeaways: Maurice Payne’s transition from corporate IT to K–12 EdTech leadership His approach to the role and key cybersecurity priorities Lessons from the CTO Academy and mentorship from Sheryl Abshire & Frankie Jackson Why NIST standards matter for accountability and improvement Breaking cybersecurity into manageable steps E-rate funding’s role in advancing EdTech Building networks and driving continuous improvement The importance of governance, documentation, and staff buy-in Parting Tool: Always remember the power of networking and stepping outside your comfort zone—whether it’s within your district or at a conference. Learning from peers and building support networks is essential for growth Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to EdTech and Jennifer Womble 03:01 Jennifer's Journey in Education 06:09 The Evolution of FETC 09:02 Building a National EdTech Community 11:56 Cybersecurity in Education 14:58 Creating a Collaborative Learning Environment 18:00 Intentionality in Conference Design 21:04 Engaging Students in Cybersecu…","meta_description":"Welcome to Episode 18 of Zero Breach Zone. Hosts Phil Hintz and Andy Lombardo sit down with Maurice Payne, Director of IT for Decatur Public Schools, to t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1412,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/zero-breach-zone-7027456/episodes/the-cybersecurity-mindset-in-k-12-insights-from-maurice-payne/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/zero-breach-zone-7027456/the-cybersecurity-mindset-in-k-12-insights-from-maurice-payne.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}