208: From Air Force to Six-Figure Cloud Engineer

209: 20 Final Round Interviews but ZERO OFFERS ‼️

Check us out on Patreon: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter [https://patreon.com/techtualchatter] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The TechTual Talk is BACK! HD & Cyber Shortieee reveal how CISA leaked its own cloud keys, expose CompTIA’s price hikes, and break down an applicant stuck at 20 final-round interviews. Plus, the truth about zero-click spyware and tech support scam busts. Like & subscribe! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/ [https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/] Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting [https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting] join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw [https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw] ask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/ [https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/] TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatter [https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatter] Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatter [https://twitter.com/TechtualChatter] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/] Follow Cybershortieee  Youtube: @Cybershortieee   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/ [https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee [https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee] Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/ [https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 05:06 Recruiter Scam Red Flags 09:23 Zero Click Spyware Reality 13:15 Parenting Tech and Safety 26:38 CISA AWS Credentials Leak on GitHub 34:33 NYC Health Data Breach 40:27 Final Round Frustration 41:27 Corporate Rejection Excuses 52:59 Interview Screening Prep Playbook 58:15 Hotel Passport Data Leak 01:08:17 Tech Execs Charged for Scamming Elders 01:18:23 Why Commencement Speeches Flop 01:23:53 Atlassian AI Layoffs 01:27:04 Degrees Lose Status 01:29:59 Harry Potter Series Hype 01:32:01 Nemesis Show Review 01:35:30 VPN Sting Operation 01:39:39 Michael Jackson Biopic 01:49:07 CompTIA Price Hikes 01:52:56 Summer Plans Wrap Up

208: From Air Force to Six-Figure Cloud Engineer

Check us out on Patreon: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter [https://patreon.com/techtualchatter] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In today's latest episode of The TechTual Talk, Host HD & Cybershortieee interview Equasha, a cloud security engineer and founder of Tech E Consulting. In this unfiltered conversation, the Air Force veteran exposes the reality of breaking into cloud tech, calling out the massive lie that a basic certification guarantees an immediate six-figure salary. She shares her transition from network engineering in the military to civilian tech , why she is purely motivated by money to fund her luxury lifestyle , and her experiences navigating corporate spaces as a Black woman. Equasha also dives into her wild "professional side quests" as a volunteer firefighter and search-and-rescue public safety diver. From calling out incompetent managers to revealing why most company infrastructure is secretly "held together by gum and rope" , this episode is packed with raw truths, career guidance, and free gems. Watch now! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/ [https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/] Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting [https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting] join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw [https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw] ask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/ [https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/] TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatter [https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatter] Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatter [https://twitter.com/TechtualChatter] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/] Follow Cybershortieee  Youtube: @Cybershortieee   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/ [https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee [https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee] Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/ [https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/] Follow Equasha: https://www.instagram.com/tech_e_ [https://www.instagram.com/tech_e_] https://www.tiktok.com/@tech_e_ [https://www.tiktok.com/@tech_e_] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Service and Sisterhood Intro 00:00:00 Intro 06:50 Professional Sidequester 10:30 ADHD and Late Diagnosis 18:58 Military to Civilian Pivot 24:04 Starting TechE Consulting 28:20 Yacht Dreams and Discipline 29:29 AWS vs Azure in GovTech 31:40 Health Tech vs Gov Speed 33:14 Cloud Native Reality Check 40:53 Tech Skills in Public Safety 43:01 Delta Mentorship Mission 47:05 Hot Seat Cloud Career Myths 56:48 Black Women in Tech 01:04:10 Networking Fundamentals OSI Subnetting 01:12:20 Volunteer Firefighter Life 01:18:40 Burnout and Self Care 01:25:30 Conference Hacks and Networking

207: 6-Figure Tech Careers for Vets: The Real Truth

Book a call:  https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting [https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ HD and Myra Marbley dive into the "Real Truth" of transitioning from a 13-year career in the Marine Corps to the front lines of Cybersecurity. They discuss the challenges of being a double minority in tech, navigating corporate politics, and the reality of 6-figure salaries after service. They also touch on: The Military-to-Tech Blueprint: How to move from Admin roles into Networking and Pen Testing. Career Truths: Why certifications like Security+ and the Google Cyber Certificate are game-changers. Survival Advice: Managing "micromanaging" managers and leveraging your DD214 for tech success. Networking: Why "who knows you" matters more than "what you know" at conferences like Black Is Tech. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/ [https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/] join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw [https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw] ask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/ [https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/] TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatter [https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatter] Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatter [https://twitter.com/TechtualChatter] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/] Follow Cybershortieee  Youtube: @Cybershortieee   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/ [https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee [https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee] Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/ [https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 01:34 Black Is Tech Conference Recap 04:45 Who Is Myra 09:45 Marine Corps Career 13:58 Learning Curve And Promotions 20:20 Why She Left Early 23:58 Landing First Civilian Job 30:15 Civilian Work Culture Shock 36:57 Corporate Bias Reality 42:47 Pivot Into Cybersecurity 50:41 Choosing A School 01:04:15 Training And Talent Gap 01:13:16 Where To Follow 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! :)

206: Is the Job Market Cooked(in 2026)?

Check us out on Patreon: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter [https://patreon.com/techtualchatter] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In episode 206 of The Techtual Talk, HD and CyberShortieee promote her new pre-release novel “Hostile Takeover,” an urban fiction romance/thriller with light technical elements about fraud and stalking, discuss her post-book “tour,” and plan a signed-copy giveaway. They cover Americans sentenced for enabling North Korean remote IT-worker schemes using stolen identities,”  DJI Osmo Pocket 4 launch blocked in the U.S. due to FCC restrictions, Microsoft Teams social engineering delivering “Snow” malware, Checkmarx and Bitwarden CLI supply-chain compromises. They also discuss tech layoffs, resume/LinkedIn strategy, degree mills/class signaling, and a viral pay-disparity case leading to an EEOC complaint. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/ [https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/] Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting [https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting] join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw [https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw] ask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/ [https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/] TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatter [https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatter] Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatter [https://twitter.com/TechtualChatter] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/] Follow Cybershortieee  Youtube: @Cybershortieee   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/ [https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee [https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee] Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/ [https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 00:44 Cyber Shorty Book Reveal 04:01 Cyber Hero Job Offer Fiasco 08:52 North Korea Remote Work Scheme 17:47 DJI Pocket 4 US Ban 24:41 Apple vs Android Green Bubbles 29:20 MacBook Switch And Workflow 32:01 SC 200 Exam Study Tips 38:29 Teams Phishing Snow Malware 45:05 End User Training Gaps 52:15 Identity Security Foundations 54:20 Tech Layoffs Reality Check 01:00:00 Career Coaching and AI Resumes 01:06:32 Degree Mills and Shortcuts 01:17:28 College Survival and Financial Aid 01:24:52 AI Policing and Palantir Debate 01:28:43 Roblox Kids and Online Safety 01:32:56 2027 Car Surveillance 01:37:49 Deepfakes Hitting Schools 01:41:09 Watch Your Kids Online 01:42:29 ADT Breach Breakdown 01:45:56 Sponsor Break Aura 01:47:33 Home Security Alternatives 01:48:29 Six Figures Debate 01:51:30 Black Slang Comedy Clip 01:52:49 BedRock Verse Arguments 01:56:01 Book Plug and Signing 01:57:07 Pay Gap EEOC Saga

205: Is Claude Mythos the End of Cybersecurity? (Project Glasswing)

Book a call:  https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting [https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ HD & Cybershortieee react to latest AI news regarding Anthropic's  Claude Mythos and  Project Glasswing. What does it really mean for the industry. They also will touch on Delve's fiasco, career advice and much more sit back relax and enjoy the show ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/ [https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/] join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw [https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxw] ask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/ [https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/] TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatter [https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatter] Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatter [https://twitter.com/TechtualChatter] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/] Follow Cybershortieee  Youtube: @Cybershortieee   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/ [https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee [https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee] Follow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/ [https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 02:01 Hostile Takeover Book Drop 04:18 Resume and SOC Interview Tips 06:28 Gaming Tangent GTA Talk 09:14 Mythos Model Overview 14:02 Project Glasswing 22:29 Delve AI Compliance Fraud 38:15 LAPD Third Party Data Leak 43:21 Rockstar Breach Update 45:07 Mythos Power Debate 46:40 Energy Drinks Tangent 48:13 Reddit PIP Storytime 56:58 Quitting Cyber Burnout 01:01:44 Micro Center Date Ghosted 01:09:05 Cyberdeck DIY Trend 01:11:04 Scantrons and Sidewalks 01:17:02 Work Perks Reality Check 01:17:13 Parking Fees Frustrations 01:17:44 Cold Pitch Website Demo 01:23:23 MBA Value In 2025 01:33:00 Work Computer Surveillance 01:42:35 Salary Expectations Strategy 01:46:02 Government To Private Pivot 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! :)