46: Cyber Culture in Schools, Stephen Epting

46: Cyber Culture in Schools, Stephen Epting

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February 2, 2026 · 45 min

About this episode

Mikey Pruitt and Stephen Epting discuss building cyber-safe schools and the challenges of protecting students and staff from online threats.

STUDENTS AND TEACHERS ARE VULNERABLE TIME TO SHIELD THEM! Learn how to build a cyber‑safe school before the next attack hits.Mikey Pruitt sits down with Stephen Epting, a former law‑enforcement officer turned education cybersecurity champion. Together they unpack the rising threat of phishing, the budget crunch that hampers school defenses, and how AI can both help and hurt digital learning. Stephen shares real‑world tactics for teaching kids and staff the fundamentals of online safety, and offers a roadmap for a culture where every student and teacher feels empowered to spot danger. The conversation covers budgeting, remote‑learning challenges, and the future of cyber protection in schools all through the lens of practical, hands‑on experience.- Law‑enforcement skills give a solid foundation for cyber‑security work.- Documentation from investigations is key to tracking and responding to threats.- Schools must meet the tech savvy of students with equally clever defenses.- Student‑led digital safety teams help sustain awareness at all levels.- AI tools offer powerful training and phishing‑detection but require careful oversight.Subscribe, drop a comment, and share this episode so…

People in this episode

Host: Mikey Pruitt

Guest: Stephen Epting

Topics covered

  • cybersecurity
  • education
  • phishing
  • AI in schools
  • digital safety
  • budgeting

Keywords

  • cyber safety
  • education cybersecurity
  • phishing threats
  • AI tools
  • digital learning
  • student safety

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