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
Smishing & Vishing: The Scams Hiding in Your Messages
That urgent text about a package delivery? That call from "your bank"? They might be scams designed to steal your personal information. In this episode of SipCyber, Jen Lotze breaks down smishing (SMS phishing) and vishing (voice phishing)—two increasingly common tactics scammers use to bypass your email filters and catch you off guard.
☕ Featured Coffee Shop: The Whistle Punk in Stone Lake, WI—known for incredible breakfast burritos, rustic lake vibes, and being the favorite stop for families visiting the Northwoods.
🔐 What You'll Learn:
- What smishing and vishing are and how they work
- Real-world examples of text and phone scams
- Why caller ID can't be trusted (spoofing explained)
- Simple verification steps to protect yourself and your family
- How to spot fake technical support calls
Whether you're protecting yourself, your parents, or your business, this episode gives you practical, no-nonsense tips to stay one step ahead of scammers. Don't let a convincing text or call become your worst cybersecurity mistake.
👉 Subscribe for weekly cybersecurity tips that actually make sense—no technical jargon required.
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