SipCyber - Presented by IT Audit Labs
SipCyber: Where Great Coffee Meets Essential Cybersecurity
What happens when a former special education teacher turned Minnesota State Cybersecurity Coordinator sits down with a perfect cup of coffee? You get cybersecurity advice that's actually approachable.
Jen Lotze from IT Audit Labs brings you SipCyber — the podcast that pairs cozy coffee shop discoveries with decaffeinated cybersecurity tips. No jargon. No fear-mongering. Just practical ways to protect yourself, your family, and your organization from digital criminals who want to ruin your perfectly good day.
What You'll Get:
- Real-world cybersecurity advice anyone can follow
- Coffee shop reviews and community spotlights
- Stories from someone who's been in classrooms, boardrooms, and government coordination centers
- A mission to make security everyone's job, not just the IT team's
From teaching special needs students to coordinating statewide cyber defense, Jen proves that cybersecurity expertise comes from the most unexpected places. And the best conversations happen over great coffee.
Perfect for: Coffee lovers, small business owners, educators, parents, and anyone who wants to stay safe online without the technical overwhelm. Let's get brewing.
SipCyber - Presented by IT Audit Labs
Don't Get Hooked: Recognize Phishing Scams in Seconds
What if that urgent email from "Amazon" isn't from Amazon at all? Before you click that link, you need to know what to look for—because phishing scams have gotten scary good, and they're counting on you to act fast without thinking twice.
In this episode of SipCyber, host Jen Lotze visits Waystone Coffee in River Falls, WI, to share a simple but powerful cybersecurity tip: how to recognize phishing attempts before they compromise your personal information. With AI making scam emails more convincing than ever, Jen breaks down the essential verification steps that anyone can use to stay safe online. Whether it's a fake bank alert or a "too good to be true" offer, this episode gives you the detective skills to spot the red flags.
What You'll Learn:
- The three telltale signs of a phishing email or text
- Why "verify, then trust" is your best defense against scams
- How to check sender authenticity without clicking suspicious links
- Why urgency is a scammer's favorite weapon—and how to resist it
- One actionable habit that dramatically reduces your risk
Whether you're protecting your personal accounts or just trying to stay one step ahead of cybercriminals, this episode gives you practical, easy-to-follow guidance that works. Don't let scammers win—take control of your digital security today.
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