The TechTual Talk

Get your ticket to the BlackGirlsHack Gala here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/rise-and-reign-a-blackgirlshack-celebration In this episode, HD and co-host Cyber Shorty dive into their personal cybersecurity journeys, tackling the challenges newcomers face in the job market, and offering advice on the importance of degrees, internships, and certifications. They share detailed resume tips, discuss the impact of AI and recent tech layoffs, and analyze major security breaches like the Discord and Salesforce incidents. Listener questions on breaking into GRC, cloud careers, and education choices are answered, providing comprehensive guidance for those aspiring to thrive in the cybersecurity field. 00:00 Introduction and Industry Challenges 13:45 Personal Journeys into Cybersecurity 33:40 Interview Preparation and Tips 36:59 Mastering the Interview: Skills and Strategies 43:07 The Discord Data Breach: What You Need to Know 49:48 Teen Hackers and Ransomware: A New Era of Cybercrime 57:22 The Reality Behind Tech Layoffs 01:04:55 Megan Thee Stallion vs. Milagro Cooper: A Forensic Perspective 01:17:45 AI and Copyrights: A Growing Concern 01:19:18 Meta Glasses: Features and Pricing 01:26:16 Salesforce's Ransomware Dilemma 01:26:37 Cash Money vs. No Limit: A Versus Battle 01:34:54 Career Advice: Transitioning to GRC 01:38:12 Career Advice: Balancing Education and Work 01:41:29 Certifications and Career Growth in Cloud Computing 01:49:13 Voicemails: Career Questions Answered 01:57:04 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off

Go to our sponsor https://aura.com/techtualchatter to get a 14- day FREE trial and see if your personal information has been leaked online ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode  of The Techtual Talk, kicking off Cybersecurity Awareness Month, HD and Cybershortieee dive into timely security tips, high-profile breaches like Red Hat and Salesforce, the challenges of AI in the workplace, privacy concerns, and the real-life impacts of tech on everything from NFL playbooks to personal relationships. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get your It pro career package here : https://buy.stripe.com/bJe3cw3yh5oI6De4sZ1gs0h Book your cyber consultation here: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw ask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/ TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatter Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ Follow Cybershortieee  ⁨@Cybershortieee⁩   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Introduction  04:51 Password Managers Discussion 09:23 Red Hat Breach Analysis 14:37 AI Cost Overruns and Implications 21:18 AI Boyfriends and Wire Sexuals 27:46 ICE Surveillance and Privacy Concerns 35:43 Roblox and Online Safety for Kids 41:04 Online Safety for Kids 41:33 Job Market Manipulations 44:58 NFL Cybersecurity Challenges 50:43 Government Data Privacy Debate 55:34 Cybersecurity Awareness and Shutdown Impact 58:38 Salesforce Data Breach 01:04:20 AI and DeepFakes 01:13:28 Corporate Recruitment Secrets 01:17:05 Celebrating Milestones and Future Plans FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make a commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! :)

Go to our sponsor https://aura.com/techtualchatter to get a 14- day FREE trial and see if your personal information has been leaked online ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of The TechTual Talk, HD discusses the challenges and realities of job searching and hiring in tech, the impact of AI on cybersecurity and workplace productivity, the importance of soft skills for SOC analysts, and explores personal experiences and industry news related to career transitions, salary transparency, and the changing landscape of remote work. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get your It pro career package here : https://buy.stripe.com/bJe3cw3yh5oI6De4sZ1gs0h Book your cyber consultation here: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw ask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/ TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatter Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 06:32 The Hiring Process: A Rigged Game? 11:32 The Truth About Phantom Job Postings 14:00 Remote Work: Expectations vs. Reality 15:28 Reacting to a TikTok Resignation 19:08 Should You Give Two Weeks' Notice? 20:33 Electronic Arts' $50 Billion Acquisition 22:05 The Realities of Being a SOC Analyst 26:37 AI and Workplace Efficiency 29:17 AI in Cybersecurity: Opportunities and Threats 34:52 The Impact of Offshoring on Jobs 38:02 The Rising Cost of the American Dream 42:05 The Consequences of Weak Passwords 49:27 Moral Dilemmas in AI Development 51:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make a commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! :)

Book your cyber consultation here: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ IIn this episode of The TechTual Talk, hosts Henri and Cybershortieee chat with Leander Howard, CMO of Write Sea. They discuss Leander’s journey from student athlete to entrepreneur, his experiences in tech and finance, the founding and growth of Write Sea, and the role of AI in career services and college education. The episode highlights networking, building personal brands, leveraging AI for resumes and interviews, and trends in higher education and job searching. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw ask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Follow us on social media: Instagram:  @TechTualChatter   instagram @thetechtualtalk  TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatter Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ Follow Cybershortiee:: Instagram:  @Cybershortieee   tiktok:  @Cybershortieee     Follow Leander: Instagram: @leanderhowardii linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leander-howard-ii/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 13:24 Adobe Interview Experience 16:24 In-Person vs. Virtual Interviews 33:18 B2C vs B2B: A Comparative Analysis 37:37 Career Services and Student Support 39:05 The Importance of Internships 53:08 The Role of AI in Career Services 01:02:34 The Evolution of Retail and Shopping Trends 01:08:12 Debating Retail Stores: Ross, TJ Maxx, and Burlington 01:16:22 Insights into Write Sea's Business Model 01:29:35 Challenges and Opportunities in Higher Education 01:37:39 The Impact of AI on Education and Employment 01:38:03 Conclusion and Contact Information FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make a commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! :)

Book your cyber consultation here: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of The TechTual Talk, HD chats with AJ Yawn and GRC practitioner Abdie Mohamed about the evolving field of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). They discuss how GRC roles are shifting to require more technical skills, like cloud and Python & debunk the myth that GRC is non-technical, and highlight the need for portfolios and ongoing learning. AJ also shares insights from his new book on GRC engineering and talks about the future of the profession. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get AJ's Books GRC Engineering for AWS here: https://a.co/d/7nUEcJC Learn how you can work with me one on one to secure a $90K+ cybersecurity role: https://techtualconsulting.tech/video-training join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw ask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Follow us on social media: Instagram:  @TechTualChatter   instagram @thetechtualtalk  TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatter Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ Follow AJ: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajyawn/   Follow Abdie: Instagram: @amohamed.elevate linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdie-mohamed-3a8684140/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Introduction  04:55 Framework Parrots and Outdated Standards 11:12 The Rise of GRC Engineering 15:57 AI Tools and Learning Python 25:20 Founder's Journey: Building ByteCheck 38:11 GRC's Role in Cybersecurity 48:17 The Evolution of GRC Engineering 54:52 The Value of Portfolios and Practical Experience 01:03:56 Navigating the Job Market and Interviews 01:18:50 The Importance of Technical Skills in GRC 01:43:22 AJ's Future Plans and Book Tour FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make a commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! :)