Security News Episodes

Immerse yourself in the digital dialogue with The TechTual Talk's latest episode, "AT&T suffers Outages | AI Deepfake steals $25 million | The RTO Debate." Host Henri and tech enthusiast Destini tackle the intricate realms of technology disruptions, cybersecurity in healthcare, and the quandaries of artificial intelligence in patient care. Dive into the strategic importance of maintaining a positive social media presence and the multifaceted challenges faced by the tech industry, including gate...

Prepare to be captivated as we unravel the intricacies of Cisco's jaw-dropping $28 billion acquisition of Splunk, a tech deal that's sure to leave shockwaves in the realm of security operations. You'll gain invaluable insights into the Splunk platform, a game-changer that's transforming the way we comprehend system glitches and errors. Our discussion isn't merely an academic review; we aim to shine a spotlight on the potential job opportunities this acquisition could engineer, offering you a nov...

Are you prepared to navigate the murky waters of cybersecurity? We have an engaging conversation lined up, starting with a detailed dissection of the recent cybersecurity breach at MGM Resorts. We explore the possible security oversights and the crucial role of stakeholder oversight, as well as the alleged threat actors behind the breach and the astonishing $30 million ransom demand. Get set to gain valuable insights on the intricate landscape of cybersecurity and the important lessons that can ...

How would you react if your data was suddenly at risk? Join us as we dive deep into the world of cybersecurity with Yasmin Abdi, a security engineering leader at Snap. We explore the importance of a proactive approach to data security and what it takes to become an expert in this ever-evolving field, from Yasmin's experiences interning at Google and Meta, to her passion for teaching computer science to young black and brown kids. Discover the role of identity and access management in a robust s...

Join us for episode 84 of The TechTual Talk Podcast,where we cover a diverse range of topics that matter. In this episode, we discuss the case of a 21-year-old National Guardsman who leaked sensitive intelligence via Discord, shedding light on the implications of such actions in the world of national security. Moving on, we warn our listeners about the dangers of falling for Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) scams, and provide insights on how to identify and avoid them. In tech news, we delve into the...

In this video, we discuss the recent move by the government to ban TikTok and its potential implications. We also delve into the frustrating experience of being ghosted by recruiters and bombing interviews. Finally, we explore why tech professionals should avoid discussing politics on TikTok. Join us for insights and advice on navigating these topics in the tech industry. #government #TikTokBan #recruiting #interviews #techindustry #politics Ferrari says ransomware attack exposed customers’ per...

"Discover why the 3-day hybrid work model may not be suitable for employees, how Meta's overhiring during the pandemic led to fake work, and how Dish Network failed to inform customers about a ransomware attack. Learn what makes an excellent entry-level job description in this episode." Source Articles: Bosses think in-office work 3 times a week is 'the magical number.' 'It's not,' says CEO Laid Off Meta Employee Says the 'Fake Work' Stories Are True | Entrepreneur Dish customers kept in the d...

In episode 79 of The Techtual Talk, we discuss the latest cybersecurity news, including AT&T's alert to 9 million people about a security breach and the closure of SVB Bank by California regulators. We also delve into proper DM etiquette on social media and examine whether the CISSP certification is the ultimate standard in cybersecurity. Tune in for expert insights and analysis on these crucial topics! At&T hack: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/atandt-alerts-9-million-customers-...

Welcome to our latest episode of The Techtual Talk , where we delve into the critical topic of Data Privacy in 2023. Our special guest, Erin Relford, has over 20 years of experience in privacy engineering and is here to shed light on how safe your data really is. In this episode, we explore the latest data privacy regulations and the importance of protecting your personal information in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. We discuss the various ways in which companies collect, store, and use ...

Implementing cyber security countermeasures is crucial to preventing security breaches and protecting your sensitive information. In this video, Huralain will cover the importance of implementing security measures such as firewalls, encryption, and regular updates to protect against cyber threats. Don't wait until it's too late - take proactive steps to secure your business and personal information today. Watch now to learn more about implementing cyber security countermeasures to prevent secur...

Just days before Christmas, when most people probably weren’t paying too much attention, password management service LastPass revealed that hackers had accessed customers’ password vaults. LostPass: after the LastPass hack, here’s what you need to know: https://grahamcluley.com/lostpass-after-the-lastpass-hack-heres-what-you-need-to-know/ Here are the 10 worst entry-level tech jobs, based on our research: https://www.businessinsider.com/10-worst-entry-level-tech-jobs-2022-according-to-experts-...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

In this episode Rachael Marks, CEO of CYCO joins us and we discuss her career journey, path to tech, being a ceo, etc. If you enjoyed this talk make sure you hit that like button and share this out to the world. You can follow Rachael on Instagram here: ⬇️ Rachealmarksthespot 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:/...

In this episode, I discuss Robinhood getting hacked, when to leave your job, and why I changed the name of the podcast. Thanks for rocking with us Source articles: https://techcrunch.com/2021/11/09/robinhood-data-breach/ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-11-09/robinhood-data-breach-even-exposed-email-addresses-can-be-financially-risky Jbull consulting ⬇️ https://www.jbullconsulting.com/inanutshell Join the patreon: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter Check out the youtube channel...

In this episode of The TechTual Talk we discuss why you should automate your IT Audits with the CEO of ByteChek AJ Yawn AJ Yawn is the Founder and CEO at ByteChek, a cybersecurity compliance automation SaaS company and a Founding Board Member of the National Association of Black Compliance and Risk Management Professionals (NABCRMP). AJ has earned the CISSP, 6 AWS certifications including the AWS Solutions Architect-Professional and AWS Security-Specialty. Prior to ByteChek, AJ spent over a dec...

In this episode we discuss Threat Operation and Threat Intelligence along with many more topics. 00:00:00 Intro & Start 00:11:00 Samara discusses her first tech job with Accenture 00:18:00 I mention that companies are finally taking cybersecurity serious 00:24:29 Samara talks about her experience being a black woman in tech 00:36:00 What is Threat Intelligence, Threat Ops , & Vulnerability Management 00:42:00 What should you to ramp up your Threat Ops 00:55:00 I bring up the importance of...

In this episode I discuss robinhood getting hacked , when to leave your job, and why I changed the name to the podcast. Thanks for rocking with us Join the mailing list for my ebook: https://www.techualconsulting.com/techtualapproachebook My social media: Solo.to/techtualconsulting Source articles: https://techcrunch.com/2021/11/09/robinhood-data-breach/ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-11-09/robinhood-data-breach-even-exposed-email-addresses-can-be-financially-risky Jbull consu...

In this episode Rachael Marks, CEO of CYCO joins us and we discuss her career journey, path to tech, being a ceo, etc. If you enjoyed this talk make sure you hit that like button and share this out to the world. You can follow Rachael on Instagram here: ⬇️ Rachealmarksthespot 00:00:00 intro 00:03:53 Rachael Childhood 00:08:26 Her Experience getting a cybersecurity degree 00:11:14 Racheal’s Internship Experience 00:15:00 Communication and soft skills are imperative 00:18:32 Her first CyberSEcur...