The Bid Picture with Bidemi Ologunde

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Mason Taylor, the CEO of a cybersecurity company called Better Safe Infosec. Mason shared how his interest in cybersecurity started very early as something innate, but then he combined that with some self-teaching, learning from others, and getting certifications. He shared the origins of his enthusiasm for the Linux operating system, and how he learned how to use it to get into Active Directory. In addition to that, his ability to knock on doors and apply to different jobs and roles led him to start his own company, Better Safe Infosec, which specializes in penetration testing, regular network security checkups, and so on. He also shared his thoughts on the value of education and experience so far in his 23 years of working in cybersecurity, how he motivates himself, what his typical workday looks like, what he likes to do outside of work, his advice for anyone interested in pursuing a career in the cybersecurity, and lots more.Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's latest book, Feet of Clay: Democracy, Democratic Values & Destructive Influences, available on Amazon, eBay, and Barnes & Noble.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed how technology is getting in the way of learning among young kids in middle school and high school.Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's latest book, Feet of Clay: Democracy, Democratic Values & Destructive Influences, available on Amazon, eBay, and Barnes & Noble. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed the role of politics in the security of mobile applications by looking at the case of YouTube and YouTube Kids.Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's latest book, Feet of Clay: Democracy, Democratic Values & Destructive Influences, available on Amazon, eBay, and Barnes & Noble. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed what looks like the future of work, in terms of work flexibility, new forms of hiring, new ways of managing meetings, and so on.Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's latest book, Feet of Clay: Democracy, Democratic Values & Destructive Influences, available on Amazon, eBay, and Barnes & Noble. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Nermin Amin, an Analytical Development Associate at Iovance Biotherapeutics. Nermin talked about how she began her career in biotechnology; the comparison between experience and education in the biotechnology industry; some specific soft skills that have served her well so far in her career; the role of cybersecurity in biotechnology in terms of phishing emails, watering hole attacks, password setup and usage policies; oversharing, geo-location and friend-tagging on social media platforms including LinkedIn, and lots more.Nermin also shared what a typical workday looks like for her; how she motivates herself to do great work daily; the most important thing to know for someone interested in getting a career in biotechnology; what she likes to do outside of work; some of her favorite TV shows; her favorite Arabic proverb, and lots more.You can also find Nermin on Instagram: @nermzie93Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's latest book, Feet of Clay: Democracy, Democratic Values & Destructive Influences, available on Amazon, eBay, and Barnes & Noble.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed the ongoing financial and economic crisis in Russia, how cryptocurrencies can be used to evade sanctions, what the U.S. government is doing about that, as well as private cryptocurrency exchanges.Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com. You can also get in touch on LinkedIn, Twitter, the Clubhouse app (@bid), and the Wisdom app (@bidemi).Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's latest book, Feet of Clay: Democracy, Democratic Values & Destructive Influences, available on Amazon, eBay, and Barnes & Noble. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed a relatively new development about a bulk surveillance program by an agency of the Department of Homeland Security that tracked the money transfer records of some Americans without a warrant.Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com. You can also get in touch on LinkedIn, Twitter, the Clubhouse app (@bid), and the Wisdom app (@bidemi).Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's latest book, Feet of Clay: Democracy, Democratic Values & Destructive Influences, available on Amazon, eBay, and Barnes & Noble. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde talked about how being on social media makes us vulnerable and what we can do about it; the nature of the complicated relationship between professional sports and social media; how social media is causing burnout and mental fatigue for musicians; U.S. prosecutors’ probe into the harm that social media platforms cause for kids. I wrapped up with parting thoughts on the safety considerations of virtual worlds for kids.Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com. You can also get in touch on LinkedIn, Twitter, the Clubhouse app (@bid), and the Wisdom app (@bidemi).Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's latest book, Feet of Clay: Democracy, Democratic Values & Destructive Influences, available on Amazon, eBay, and Barnes & Noble. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde talked about how the pandemic has changed the nature of work in terms of job qualifications, applicants’ educational requirements, work experience, drug tests, background checks, so on. In addition, there is an emerging trend whereby more companies are seeking diverse tech teams based on all these factors.Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com. You can also get in touch on LinkedIn, Twitter, the Clubhouse app (@bid), and the Wisdom app (@bidemi).Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's latest book, Feet of Clay: Democracy, Democratic Values & Destructive Influences, available on Amazon, eBay, and Barnes & Noble.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Stefany Velasquez, an investigations analyst at a cryptocurrency exchange platform. She shared how she initially enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Criminology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, but later switched her major to Fraud Examination, which is essentially Forensic Accounting. There, she quickly became fascinated with investigating discrepancies in bank account statements, and at a point, she traveled to Italy for a Study Abroad Program, where she worked with Italy’s Direzione Investigativa Antimafia, also known as DIA. The DIA is an Italian multi-force investigation agency, similar to the U.S. FBI, and its main task is to tackle mafia-related organized crime in Italy.Stefany shared how some of the things she learned during her undergraduate degree helped her learn to slow down and see the big picture when working on investigations; her opinions about education and experience; what her typical workday looks like, including some of her interesting interactions at the gym after a long day; her advice for anyone trying to develop a career in forensic accounting; some of her favorite TV shows that basically describe what she does for work, such as Ozark and Breaking Bad; her favorite quote; and more.You can also get in touch with Stefany on Instagram: @stefvelasquezPlease send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com. You can also get in touch on LinkedIn, Twitter, the Clubhouse app (@bid), and the Wisdom app (@bidemi).Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's latest book, Feet of Clay: Democracy, Democratic Values & Destructive Influences, available on Amazon, eBay, and Barnes & Noble.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show