Ben Gillenwater
Cybersecurity expert known as the 'Family IT Guy', focused on online safety for children and families and founder of FamilyITGuy.com, offering guidance on parental controls, digital hygiene, and risks like grooming and AI-enabled exploitation.
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Jan 23, 2026 • 1h 11min
Ep 1292 | Ben Gillenwater | Cybersecurity Expert Reveals Shocking Truth About Parental Controls
Ben Gillenwater, the Family IT Guy and cybersecurity expert focused on kids’ online safety, breaks down dangerous trends in children’s media. He highlights bottomless feeds, AI manipulations, grooming via chats, social media-driven addiction, and extortion risks. Practical tips include whitelist parenting, no bedroom devices, and guarding attention as a precious resource.
Jan 3, 2026 • 53min
1KHO 668: How Much Uninterrupted Time Can You Get With The People You Love | Ben Gillenwater, Family IT Guy
Ben Gillenwater, a seasoned cybersecurity expert with over 30 years in IT, shares vital insights on family internet safety. He discusses the transformative impact of smartphones on childhood and reveals why traditional parental controls often fall short. Highlighting alarming statistics, he connects rising youth suicide rates to excessive smartphone use. Ben emphasizes teaching children digital literacy over just enforcing rules. He also introduces Tech-Free Tuesdays to cultivate family time, reminding listeners of the importance of setting boundaries in a tech-centric world.
