In this episode from RSA Conference 2026, Marco Ciappelli sits down with Ben Halpert, founder of the non-profit organization Savvy Cyber Kids, to discuss the critical intersection of child development and technology.

Since its founding in 2007, Savvy Cyber Kids has been on a mission to provide parents and educators with the tools needed to guide children through the digital world. Ben explains why introducing technology too early can be detrimental to a child’s emotional preparedness and brain development, and why adult-led guidance is essential even when kids seem like "tech experts".

In this conversation, we explore:

The Evolution of Threats: Moving from MySpace and CRT monitors to 24/7 access via mobile devices.

Early Intervention: Why the "rhyme and picture book" approach works for children as young as three to teach concepts like online aliases and stranger safety.

Safe AI for Kids: Introducing a new partnership with Chaperone, a platform featuring "homework mode" and parental controls to ensure AI is a tool for learning, not a shortcut for thinking.

Going Global: How the organization has expanded internationally with materials translated into Spanish, German, French, and Hebrew.

Ben Halpert is a cybersecurity veteran with over 25 years of experience and the founder of Savvy Cyber Kids. He is dedicated to helping parents navigate the "wild" of the internet with positive, developmentally appropriate programming.

Savvy Cyber Kids Website: savvycyberkids.org

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In this episode, Marco Ciappelli sits down with Hoala Greevy, founder of Paubox, to discuss a mission-driven initiative aimed at changing the face of the technology industry. What started as a celebratory giveaway of spam musubi for Paubox customers has evolved into the Paubox Kahikina Scholarship, a recurring $1,000 annual grant for Native Hawaiian students pursuing careers in STEM and technology.

Key Highlights: • The Mission: To encourage Native Hawaiians—who are significantly underrepresented in tech and medical fields—to pursue and stay in STEM careers. • The Impact: Since 2019, the scholarship has grown from a single recipient to 62, providing both financial aid and direct access to a professional network. • Beyond the Money: Recipients share their college journeys through annual blog posts or vlogs, creating a community of future leaders. • New Milestones: Hoala discusses the scholarship's recent 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, opening the doors for corporate partnerships and expanded funding.

How to Support or Apply: If you are a Native Hawaiian student pursuing STEM, or if you are interested in donating to the fund, visit the link below: •
Website: https://www.paubox.com/kahikina-stem-scholarship
• Application Deadline: May 31st.

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Marco Ciappelli sits down with cybersecurity evangelist and thought leader Theresa Lanowitz at the end of day one on the expo floor for a conversation that cuts through the noise — from shadow AI and leadership accountability, to brand identity, to why most companies here can't articulate a message above the fray. Plus: a Peloton story that accidentally became the best explanation of brand loyalty you'll hear all week.

Chapters:
- Judge Sentences CEO to 8 Hours on the RSAC Floor
- End of Day One: Setting the Scene
- Who Is Theresa Lanowitz
- The Binary View of AI: Love It, Fear It, or Find the Gray
- Leadership's Role in the AI Transformation
- Shadow AI: The Insider Threat Nobody Is Naming
- Why Some Companies Still Say No to AI
- Fighting With Your LLM (We All Do It)
- AI Slop and the Brand Differentiation Problem
- The Peloton Story: What Real Brand Loyalty Looks Like
- RSAC 2026: Everyone Sounds the Same
- Where Is Agentic AI Actually Going
- Integration, Orchestration, ROI: The Real Questions
- Make AI Your Own

What's actually covered: → Why agentic AI is dominating RSAC 2026 — and why it all sounds the same → Shadow AI: the insider threat nobody is calling an insider threat → What strong brand presence actually looks like (hint: it's not a circus tent) → Why fear — not budget — is the real reason companies still say no to AI → Integration, orchestration, ROI: what comes after the hype → The one message that matters: make AI your own 🔗 More from RSA Conference 2026: itspmagazine.com/rsac

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