Episode 24: Cyber Crime Is Organized Crime, with Managing Director Bob Olsen

Aug 13, 2026, 2:12 PM

Cyber risk is now undeniably enterprise risk that impacts nearly every aspect of school operations. In this episode of the Net Assets Podcast, Bob Olsen, managing director at Hilco Global, joins NBOA President and CEO Jeff Shields to discuss why cybersecurity has become a leadership priority for independent schools. Drawing on years of experience at the intersection of cybersecurity and education, Olsen explains why the Canvas breach that affected 275 million users this past spring came as no surprise, and he offers practical, high-level guidance for school leaders looking to strengthen their risk management strategies. He also explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the cyber threat landscape.