The Family IT Guy on Cybersecurity, Parenting, and Keeping Families Safer Online
Wed Feb 04 2026
Ben Gillenwater — aka The Family IT Guy — brings 30 years of cybersecurity expertise to the parenting table. He shares how his background shaped the way he protects his own kid online, what parents can expect from his online community, and the one change that can make the biggest difference in your family's digital safety.
Connect with Ben:
On his websiteInstagramTikTok
Resources mentioned in this episode:
How to Set Up Roblox Parental ControlsRoblox App ReviewThe Top 5 Hidden Dangers of RobloxWhy Parents Are Banning RobloxBen's meditation app, BeingNCMEC and the Cyber TipLine
Stories discussed in this episode:
Jordan DeMay, sextortionAdam Raine, ChatGPT and suicide764 Group
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Ben Gillenwater — aka The Family IT Guy — brings 30 years of cybersecurity expertise to the parenting table. He shares how his background shaped the way he protects his own kid online, what parents can expect from his online community, and the one change that can make the biggest difference in your family's digital safety. Connect with Ben: On his websiteInstagramTikTok Resources mentioned in this episode: How to Set Up Roblox Parental ControlsRoblox App ReviewThe Top 5 Hidden Dangers of RobloxWhy Parents Are Banning RobloxBen's meditation app, BeingNCMEC and the Cyber TipLine Stories discussed in this episode: Jordan DeMay, sextortionAdam Raine, ChatGPT and suicide764 Group