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
AI Isn't Your Child's Friend – What Parents Need to Know
AI companions are becoming digital "friends" to our children—and that's a serious problem. When kids start treating AI like a trusted companion instead of a tool, we're seeing real harm: emotional manipulation, self-worth issues, and even incidents of self-harm. These agents don't have feelings, can't understand ethics, and are simply mirrors reflecting collected human data. They cannot reciprocate the love and trust children give them.
What You'll Learn:
- Why AI agents can never be true companions for children
- The real risks when kids form emotional bonds with AI
- How to teach kids the difference between AI tools and human relationships
- Practical boundaries: What kids should and shouldn't share with AI
- Smart ways to use AI for homework, research, and learning—safely
- Privacy settings every parent should enable (chat history, data learning controls)
- How to teach kids to fact-check AI responses and recognize bias
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Don't let your child mistake a digital assistant for a digital friend. Watch now and share with every parent you know.
Like, subscribe, and share this episode with parents, teachers, and caregivers in your community. Our kids' digital safety depends on all of us staying informed.