Episodes

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Oct. 12, 2022

Why DevSecOps is Critical!

Welcome back to The Techtual Talk! In this episode we discuss Anime, Bad tiktok cybersecurity advice, Damien's interest in tech, why Damien chose to get into cybersecurity vs being a video game developer, devops vs devsecops and much more. Damien Burks (he/him) is currently a Cloud Security Engineer - VP at Citi . In the past he worked as a Security Software Engineer at Verizon as a supporting developer for the CSO 50 award-winning in-house DLP solution. Over the past three years of his career,...
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Oct. 7, 2022

Former Uber CSO Convicted of Breach Cover-up! & Facebook is exercising a "quiet purge"

Welcome back to The Techtual Talk podcast! Today we will be discussing former UBER CSO Joe Sullivan was convicted of obstruction of proceedings of the Federal Trade Commission and misprision of felony in connection with the cover-up of Uber's 2016 data breach. Facebook executives are in the process of executing “quiet layoffs” of underperforming workers that could lead to thousands of employees getting pink slips, according to a report. You’re resume and job search skills maybe ultimately holdin...
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Sept. 27, 2022

What is PCI? & Does Roe v. Wade mean a loss of Data Privacy?

In this special episode of The Techtual Talk In this Patreon exclusive episode we are joined by Eric Thomas aka BlueTeam Thomas and my guy Antoine Matthews. We discuss PCI & HITRUST, making detections for OT Security, Getting into OT Security, and the ramifications that follow roe v wade being overturned. #cybersecurity #roevwade #dataprivacy 00:00:00 Intro 00:10:00 What is PCI 00:30:00 How to move into OT Security 00:58:00 Loss of Data privacy with Roe v Wade 01:23:00 Young men have to underst...
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Sept. 23, 2022

Uber got hacked by an 18 year old

Welcome Back to The TechTual Talk Podcast! In this episode I will be discussing bad tiktok cybersecurity advice, uber being hacked, why security awareness is important, and some interview tips I've picked up along the way Get 40% off my career coach services using code "gethired" Source links: SOC Analyst Scenario Questions: https://www.powr.io/form-builder/i/33449837#page 10 Popular Cybersecurity Certifications [2022 Updated] https://www.coursera.org/articles/popular-cybersecurity-certifica...
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Sept. 20, 2022

Attackers are looking for Credentials to Exploit

In episode 56 of The TechTual Talk Podcast, we are joined by JK Swopes! He is an IAM engineer. In this episode, we discuss his journey in tech, his time leaving tech, what made him pursue IAM and why IAM is so important. If you enjoyed this episode, please share this out with your friends and leave a review to help us out for the algorithms. My services are currently 40% off using code "gethired" Use site https://techualconsulting.com/offerings Join the patreon: https://patreon.com/techtualcha...
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Sept. 14, 2022

Can you Quiet Quit in Cybersecurity & Whats going on with Patreon ?

Whats going on everybody!! This is episode 55 of The Techtual Talk. This is a different episode from the typical ones I do. I start off this episode reacting to a Quiet Quitting video from CNBC, then we dive into Patreon, firing their security staff, Microsoft's 6 figure cybersecurity fast track program, a Los Angeles school district, was hit with ransomware. If you enjoyed this episode, please, leave the podcast a review Sources: How 'Quiet Quitting' Became The Next Phase Of The Great Resigna...
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Sept. 7, 2022

I was Laid off from my first SOC job!

Welcome back to another episode of The TechTual Talk! This is episode 54 and I discuss my first SOC analyst role, me being laid off from that role, doing grad school during a layoff, how long it took to land a new role, and the best SOC role I've had to date! If you enjoyed this podcast episode, please leave a review to help us out in the rankings! Join the patreon: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter Check out the youtube channel: https://youtube.com/techtualchatter Grab my ebook: https://tec...
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Aug. 31, 2022

College can PREPARE you for the real WORLD IF

Welcome back to The Techtual Talk podcast, its episode 53 of my solo series where I talk about my college experience. I discuss at a high level what I took out from my undergraduate experience as it pertains to my CIS degree and then I talk about why I prefer my Grad School experience much more than my undergraduate experience. Join the patreon: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter Check out the youtube channel: https://youtube.com/techtualchatter Grab my ebook: https://techtualconsulting.com/di...
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Aug. 24, 2022

From $50k to $75k | The NOC and SOC Connection

In episode 52 of The TechTual Talk podcast, I pick up where I left off in last week's episode. In this episode, I cover my NOC experience, enrolling in Grad School, how I got my SOC role, and how 75k changed my life. Join the patreon: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter Check out the youtube channel: https://youtube.com/techtualchatter Grab my ebook: https://techtualconsulting.com/digitalproducts Check out my resume services: https://techualconsulting.com/offerings Follow me on the rest of my s...
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Aug. 17, 2022

Why I Left the IT Helpdesk and Why I left Shreveport, LA

What's up everyone, this is episode 51 of The TechTual Talk Podcast. I felt like i needed to give you all some more solo content, so you can really understand who I am to build that deeper connection with all of you. In this episode I tell you all what lead to me leaving the helpdesk, why I wanted to move to Dallas, and what the NOC was like for me. Join the patreon: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter Check out the youtube channel: https://youtube.com/techtualchatter Grab my ebook: https://tec...
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Aug. 11, 2022

Run the wrong Nmap Scan and You going to Jail

This is episode 50 of The TechTual Talk podcast. Joining us today is Miss Ciera aka the Pentest Princesss. We talk about her initially wanting to be a nurse during the pandemic, her pivoting in cybersecurity, her helpdesk experience, and her current SOC experience. 0:00 Intro 10:21 Doing IT Helpdesk during the Pandemic 19:42 Ciera Had a strategy to get into cybersecurity 32:42 Working for a MSP 39:59 How is it being a Black women in tech 48:35 Run the wrong nmap scan and you going to jail ...
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Aug. 3, 2022

Why Mentorship can help you get into Cybersecurity

In this episode of The TechTual Talk, Mckenna stops by the show to rock out with us! We discuss alot of things like playing Xbox, her being sys admin, building up a SOC, mentorship, and much moreeeee. Mckenna is a Corporate Security Engineer specializing in Endpoint Security in the fintech industry. Outside of her day job, she is a leadership volunteer with WSC where she helps build the Dallas chapter and now leads the Webinars team. We focus on creating engaging webinars that focus on career c...
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July 20, 2022

I was on Myspace in 6th Grade

In this episode of The Techtual Talk We are joined by Rose and The Soc Coach This conversation hits on some important topics and also some funny ones as well. Tune in if you want to hear from 3 cybersecurity professionals Join the patreon: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter Check out the youtube channel: https://youtube.com/techtualchatter Grab my ebook: https://techtualconsulting.com/digitalproducts Check out my resume services: https://techualconsulting.com/offerings Follow me on the rest of...
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July 13, 2022

You need Empathy to thrive in IT Helpdesk w/ KevTech IT Support

In this episode of The TechTual Talk, we are joined by the one and only KevTech Do you know some of the most technical people you know got their tech career start in helpdesk Many people knock on helpdesk because they believe its "entry-level" or "beneath" them but I'm here to tell you that its a vital part of every company's infrastructure whether they have an internal helpdesk or they outsource it. In this episode of The TechTual Talk, we are joined by the one and only KevTech he is a highl...
July 4, 2022

The Helpdesk helped me out

Here is a solo surprise episode of The Techtual Talk featuring only myself. In this episode I talk about the beginning of my IT journey and how what you see now is not how I began Join the patreon: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter Check out the youtube channel: https://youtube.com/techtualchatter Grab my ebook: https://techtualconsulting.com/digitalproducts Check out my resume services: https://techualconsulting.com/offerings Follow me on the rest of my socials: https://techtualconsulting.s...
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June 29, 2022

They said hiring me at $300 per hour was a steal!

Check out episode 46 of The TechTual Talk with Tameika Reed of Women in Linux, she's been in tech for 22 years and has a lot of knowledge on many things. We talk about Linux, her background, money, and here wanting to buy a data center! https://www.womeninlinux.org/ Join the patreon: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter Check out the youtube channel: https://youtube.com/techtualchatter Grab my ebook: https://techtualconsulting.com/digitalproducts Check out my resume services: https://techualcon...
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June 22, 2022

Hacking a MacBook Pro at the Hackathon w/ Xavier Johnson

Welcome Back ! TechTual Crew In this episode of The TechTual Talk, we have a treat for you all! None other than Mr Xavier Johnson joins us, he talks about hacking a MacBook pro, top 5 Detroit rappers, his software company,his current company "We Help You Secure", and More. If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a review and share this out to your friends & family. About Xavier Johnson: Lifelong technology geek, 30-year-old black man from Detroit, MI. Started a software company in 2010 an...
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June 15, 2022

How to be a successful Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

What's going on everyone!! In this episode of The Techtual Talk, Shamika aka the bougieblerd joins the show to talk about the NBA finals, her tech background, finances, and what it's like doing cyber threat intelligence. Shamika was born & raised in Oakland, CA. Shamika has worked in tech/finance for almost 10 years but about 4 years in cybersecurity. She took a pretty non traditional path into tech. She doesn't have a college degree, and she doesn't code. Shamika is currently a cyber threat in...
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June 14, 2022

What is Ux/UI Design?

Join me and lovely Justice Devon Tech for the first episode of The TechTual Talk. We discuss what does an UI/UX Designer do, Tech World, Life, Being black in tech, and much more! you can check out all of Justice Devon's Media right here ⬇⬇⬇: https://linktr.ee/justicedevon Join the patreon: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter Check out the youtube channel: https://youtube.com/techtualchatter Grab my ebook: https://techtualconsulting.com/digitalproducts Check out my resume services: https://tec...
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June 14, 2022

Getting into Cybersecurity with Day CyberWox

In this live episode of The TechTual Talk Henri talks to guest co-host Dayspring ( https://msha.ke/daycyberwox/) about getting his start in CyberSecurity. getting CyberSecurity Certifications, starting his YouTube channel, and much more!
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June 14, 2022

What is a Data Protection Strategist?

In, this episode of The TechTual Talk our special guest is Shari Mitchell. Shari is a data protection strategist at a Fortune 500 company and by night, she's a dynamic entrepreneur & yogi! Shari was born and raised as an only child in PG County, Maryland with a strong interest for technology and engineering.
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June 14, 2022

From Geek Squad to Network Engineer

In this episode of the TechTual Talk we are joined by Jerry Davis, he discusses how he transitioned from working for Best Buy's Geek Squad to Network Engineer. Join the patreon: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter Check out the youtube channel: https://youtube.com/techtualchatter Grab my ebook: https://techtualconsulting.com/digitalproducts Check out my resume services: https://techualconsulting.com/offerings Follow me on the rest of my socials: https://techtualconsulting.start.page/ Use Rivers...
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June 14, 2022

Certified Sales Agent to Security Analyst

Welcome to the 5th episode of The TechTual Talk In this episode your host HD talks to the guest of the show Antoine Matthews about his path to become a cybersecurity professional from his sales background. Join the patreon: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter Check out the youtube channel: https://youtube.com/techtualchatter Grab my ebook: https://techtualconsulting.com/digitalproducts Check out my resume services: https://techualconsulting.com/offerings Follow me on the rest of my socials: htt...
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June 14, 2022

What is Risk Management?

In this episode of The TechTual Talk Jeree Spicer aka ReeTheeCyberboss and I discussed her career in Risk Management, how she got into Tech, and much much more!. I hope you like this one Jeree IG: https://www.instagram.com/putspiceonit/ Join the patreon: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter Check out the youtube channel: https://youtube.com/techtualchatter Grab my ebook: https://techtualconsulting.com/digitalproducts Check out my resume services: https://techualconsulting.com/offerings Follow m...