The Bid Picture with Bidemi Ologunde

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with a long-time friend, Yabi Demissie, who works as an assistant director of alumni engagement at Emory University, as well as a professional photographer during her spare time. She shared how she was initially interested in Criminology at the University of South Florida, but after an emotional visit to a prison facility during her first year, she decided to change her major to public health. After her bachelor’s degree, she decided to explore her other interests in education, student development, and event planning. She then got her master’s degree in higher education at Nova Southeastern University.We talked about how social media and other online tools can be used to promote student engagement; the recent trends in declining attention spans (something about goldfish brains); the need to devote time for immersive learning, instead of just watching a quick 3-minute video on TikTok; her thoughts on phishing emails in the workplace and why many people still fall for them; her sources of motivation, especially during the pandemic; the most rewarding and challenging aspects of her job, our analysis of Hulu’s Abbott Elementary, and more.You can also get in touch with Yabi on her personal Instagram: @yah_bee, and her photography page: @demi_visualzPlease 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 Crasis Zannah, a long-time friend, brother, and former colleague. He works as a penetration tester with Focal Point and has been one of the co-organizers of DC813, a hacking group based in the Tampa Bay area, of which I’m also a member. He shared how he became familiar with computers from a very early age, and then entered the information technology field after his first enlistment in the U.S. Army by acquiring a few certifications, but could not get an IT job due to his lack of relevant experience. So, he re-enlisted in the Army and opted for an IT-related Military Occupation Specialty (MOS), which enabled him to transition into a security position afterward.Crasis shared his opinions about the gaps in the typical approaches to learning about cybersecurity topics and concepts. For instance, while programming is not required for most entry-level penetration testing roles, it is most certainly beneficial. He also mentioned some of the valuable skills that have served him well as a penetration tester, the importance of mentorship within cybersecurity, some of the things that motivate him to do great work consistently, what his typical workday looks like, and much more.The DefCon813 group can be reached on Twitter @DefCon813, by email: defcon813florida@gmail.com, and also on MeetUp: https://www.meetup.com/Defcon813/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 a long-time friend, Vicky Qiu. Vicky has served in the U.S. Army for about ten years, first as a Patriot Missile operator while on active duty, and now as a Chaplain’s Assistant in the Army Reserves. She also works as a Senior Academic Advisor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, where she advises students, including military veterans. She has a bachelor’s degree in Criminology and a master’s degree in Criminal Justice, and she briefly worked as an IT specialist while on active duty in the Army. She shared how she initially planned to become a police officer with the NYPD, but got kicked out of college, joined the military, learned about structure and discipline while in the military, and then went back to school to finish her bachelor’s degree. Now she is very passionate about her civilian job because she has had the benefit of perspective to evaluate her life and goals before and after joining the military.We talked about the nature of cybersecurity within school systems, how people make common mistakes with email accounts, passwords, misinformation on social media, and the adverse effects of poor cyber hygiene, including doing things that could potentially sabotage future security clearances, mental health issues, trauma, and so on. Vicky shared how she motivates herself daily, what she likes to do outside of work, her favorite podcasts, TV shows, and a powerful and inspiring poem from the miniseries 11.22.63 by Stephen King.Vicky can also be reached on Instagram: @_chewyyxPlease 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 addressed a listener’s email question regarding what exactly threat intelligence is and what a CTI analyst actually does.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 how lost-item trackers such as the Apple AirTag work, and the security risks associated with them.If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline in the U.S. by calling 1-800-799-7233, or by visiting www.thehotline.org, or by texting START to 88788.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 Bridgette Boody, a good friend and former colleague. She shared the interestingly long route she took to transition into cybersecurity from her days of dealing poker. She started by attending physical security talks at NolaCon, an infosec conference, in 2016, then she volunteered at several cybersecurity conferences such as BSides, The Diana Initiative, and others. Later on, she tried her hands on data science and compliance internships in the Tampa area. In 2019, she signed up for a 9-week tuition-free cybersecurity training called New Skills for a New Fight, which was organized by the University of South Florida and The Florida Center for Cybersecurity, also known as Cyber Florida.She also talked about how her soft skills have played a significant role in her current position in terms of effective and direct communication; how her feelings of self-doubt and impostor syndrome are actually very common, and what she has been doing about them since she started her current role, such as having helpful and supportive people around. She also shared the interaction between her education and experience, how she motivates herself using self-affirmations and calming music, what a typical workday looks like, including the fact that nothing is mundane, some advice for anyone trying to get into cybersecurity, and some of her favorite things to do outside of work.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 Olayinka Ejirinde, a longtime friend and brother of almost 20 years. He spent 8 years in the U.S. Army as a Logistics and Supply Chain Specialist, and he also holds an MBA degree from the University of Dallas. He currently works as a cleared acquisitions specialist with SAIC, a government contractor that works closely with the U.S. Central Command at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. We spoke about his career path from handling accounts payable, to procurement, and then on to logistics and supply chain management, basically going after and exploring his interests along the way. He pointed out that his end-to-end knowledge and experience of the supply chain led to his current role as a cleared acquisitions analyst.He also shared some of the hard and soft skills that have sustained his career so far, such as negotiation, contracting, cost savings, balancing the interests of your organization as well as the vendors, data analysis, enterprise resource planning (ERP) skills, the ability to use different types of procurement software, attention to detail, being generally good with numbers, and crucially, emotional intelligence and the ability to remain calm under pressure.He shared his thoughts on the interaction between education and experience, his advice for anyone trying to explore a career in supply chain management, and how cybersecurity impacts the supply chain and logistics industry.We also discussed how he motivates himself, what his typical workday looks like, his favorite ways to relax, and his favorite inspirational quote.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 mass resignations, burnout, pay increases, employees taking their future into their own hands, an increasing preference for flexible hours, and five things to consider when looking for a new job.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 Tobi Babatunde, a friend, mentee, and former colleague. She shared how curiosity, networking, resilience, attention to detail, and having an analytical mindset prepared her for her first cybersecurity role in October 2020. She also mentioned how her family is a big motivation for her, what her typical workday looks like, and the interaction between her education and experience so far. Finally, we wrapped up by talking about her advice for anyone trying to get into cybersecurity, her favorite book and TV show, and quotes that motivate her.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 what happened in Crimea back in 2014, the context of Russia’s President Putin’s actions regarding Ukraine, the demands that have been made by both Russia and Ukraine, the divisions among leaders of Western countries regarding how to handle the Russia/Ukraine situation, and the potential cybersecurity consequences of a likely Russian invasion of Ukraine.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