Cybertraps Podcast

INCH360 2025: Sam Kabui

This episode is a part of a special series of interviews conducted at the INCH360 Cybersecurity Conference in Spokane, Washington. Visit their website to learn more about INCH360 and their mission. Host Jethro D. Jones interviews Sam Kabui, a cybersecurity analyst at STCU. Sam shares insights on protecting financial data, the importance of robust cybersecurity awareness, and why people—not just technology—are key to defending organizations. The conversation also explores the role of business risk in cybersecurity and the value of effective communication and recovery planning.

INCH360 2025: Aydan MacKay

This episode is a part of a special series of interviews conducted at the INCH360 Cybersecurity Conference in Spokane, Washington. Visit their website to learn more about INCH360 and their mission. Host Jethro D. Jones talks with Aydan MacKay, an EWU computer science graduate, about his experiences at the Inch 360 cybersecurity conference, the importance of social skills in cybersecurity, and the evolving role of AI in software development. Aydan shares insights on job hunting, personal projects, and the challenges and opportunities facing new tech professionals.

INCH360 2025: Tara Chandler

This episode is a part of a special series of interviews conducted at the INCH360 Cybersecurity Conference in Spokane, Washington. Visit their website to learn more about INCH360 and their mission. Host Jethro D. Jones interviews Tara Chandler, Treasury Management Officer at ICCU. They discuss fraud prevention in banking, the importance of protecting business accounts, and practical tools for safeguarding funds. Tara also shares her approach to digital note-taking for increased productivity.

INCH360 2025: Brant Borchert

This episode is a part of a special series of interviews conducted at the INCH360 Cybersecurity Conference in Spokane, Washington. Visit their website to learn more about INCH360 and their mission. In this episode, host Jethro D. Jones sits down with Brant Borchert, regional IT leader for MultiCare. They discuss the critical role of IT in healthcare, the ongoing challenges of cybersecurity and ransomware, and the importance of maintaining operational continuity for patient care. Brant shares insights on data stewardship, the complexities of healthcare information sharing, and the value of local collaboration in building resilient systems. The conversation also explores the frustrations and future possibilities of unified health records, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in healthcare technology and security.

AI Standards and Cybersecurity Education for Kids with Sam Bourgeois

In this episode, host Jethro Jones discusses the crucial topic of AI and cybersecurity with Sam Bourgeois, an experienced IT director with a background in private industry and education. The conversation covers the importance of AI standards, the ethical implications of AI use, and the need for cybersecurity awareness among young people. Sam introduces 'Make It Secure Academy,' an innovative platform aimed at educating students about cybersecurity through interactive and engaging methods. The episode emphasizes the critical need to incorporate these lessons into everyday education to protect children in an increasingly digital world.Cybertraps PodcastAI Standards, AI Ethics, and Cybersecurity for kids.Working for a company that has an International footprint How to support someone who wants to bring on tools. Guardrails, not blockade. NISTRegulations around AIIs it worthwhile for kids to learn standards about AI usage. A student should know and recognize there are correct and incorrect ways to use AI. With great power comes great responsibility. MakeITsecure academyOnce data is exposed, they’re being watched and tracked all the timeKids will turn 18 with data exposed for years. How to teach kids without it being a gotcha! On a mission to protect every kid, one kid at a time. About Sam BourgeoisSam is the leader of a large managed services provider in the US serving global customers ranging from defense to education. He is the Sr. Dir. of Technology and Cybersecurity and leads the visioning of new products and services, oversees DEVSECOPs teams and serves as the cyber leader of the organization and many clients. He has deep telecommunication, IT, education, and corporate training industry experiences, and is passionate about serving those in need whether it’s in Rotary or non-profit board membership. Socials: @makeitsecurellc = insta, Fbhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/102108099Webpresence LLC - https://www.makeitsecurellc.com/home501c3 - https://www.make-it-secure.org/LMS - https://makeitsecure.academy/Intro to the LMS and Courses - https://youtu.be/xEyFXhe6Z3E