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The Secure Family Podcast
Hosted by Andy Murphy · EN
Hosted by Andy Murphy, The Secure Family Podcast is your trusted source for practical tips to keep your family safe at home, online, and in public. With a focus on empowering parents, each episode delivers simple, actionable strategies to help you protect what matters most. From securing your house to navigating digital safety and staying aware in everyday situations, this podcast makes family safety second nature.
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Hackers Love Your Favorite Password with Gary Orenstein
Dec 3100:37:32Tap to summarizeEnhancing Family Digital Security In this episode of The Secure Family Podcast, host Andy discusses digital security for families with Gary Ornstein, Chief Customer Officer at Bitwarden. They cover the importance of strong, unique passwords, the benefits of using password managers and two-factor authentication, and practical steps for improving digital safety. Gary highlights the mission of Bitwarden to provide security for all, regardless of financial means. For more from Gary and Bitwarden: https://bitwarden.com/ Take control of your data with DeleteMe. Because they sponsor the podcast you can get 20% off a privacy plan from DeleteMe with promo code: DAD. Connect 📧 Subscribe to The Secure Dad newsletter 📸 Follow The Secure Dad on Instagram 📺 Subscribe to The Secure Dad on YouTube 🖥️ Visit The Secure Dad Website 00:00 Welcome to The Secure Family Podcast 01:02 Breaking News: Social Media Scam Ads 02:06 Interview with Gary Ornstein from BitWarden 03:51 Understanding Digital Family Safety 05:57 The Importance of Strong and Unique Passwords 14:28 Two-Factor Authentication: Why It Matters 20:54 Future of Login: Passkeys and Beyond 23:57 Essential Tools for Digital Safety 34:17 Final Thoughts and Farewell The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. The views and opinions expressed by guests are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The Secure Dad, LLC. The Secure Dad LLC makes every effort to provide accurate, up-to-date information, but no guarantee is made regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the content in this podcast or any related materials. Information may change over time, and inadvertent errors or omissions may occur. The Secure Dad LLC is not liable for any losses, injuries, or damages arising from the use of, or reliance on, any information provided. The Secure Dad® is a registered trademark of The Secure Dad, LLC. This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, a commission may be earned.
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Jun 11, 2025Tap to summarizeKeeping Kids Safe Online: Insights from an NSA Cybersecurity Expert In this episode of The Secure Family Podcast, host Andytalks with Ben Gillenwater, an ex-NSA cybersecurity expert and The Family IT Guy on TikTok. They discuss the importance of cybersecurity for kids, especially during the summer when screen time often increases. Ben shares his career journey, insights on setting appropriate screen time boundaries, the dangers of addictive algorithms and online chats, and the significance of promoting healthy skepticism in children. They also dive into warning signs of online addiction and how to implement effective parental controls. Towards the end, Ben emphasizes the importance of values in parenting and how to translate them into actionable strategies. For more from Ben Gillenwater: https://www.familyitguy.com Watch The Interview: https://youtu.be/oObXzjiFsHU Take control of your data with DeleteMe. Because they sponsor the podcast you can get 20% off a privacy plan from DeleteMe with promo code: DAD. Level Up your parenting with my ebook about protecting your kids while gaming online. Connect 📧 Subscribe to The Secure Dad newsletter 📸 Follow The Secure Dad on Instagram 📺 Subscribe to The Secure Dad on YouTube 🖥️ Visit The Secure Dad Website 00:00 Welcome to The Secure Family Podcast 00:58 Data Collection Reform 01:50 Meet Ben Gillenwater: The Family IT Guy 02:42 Ben's Journey into IT and Cybersecurity 06:11 The Challenges of Parenting in the Digital Age 12:49 The Impact of AI on Kids 18:26 Setting Screen Time Boundaries for Summer 21:32 Embracing Boredom in a Digital Age 22:18 Modeling Positive Behavior for Kids 25:36 Parental Controls and Online Safety 27:08 Understanding the Dangers of Online Algorithms 34:22 Recognizing Red Flags in Children's Online Behavior 38:18 Final Thoughts And More From Ben The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. The views and opinions expressed by guests are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The Secure Dad, LLC. The Secure Dad® is a registered trademark of The Secure Dad, LLC.
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