
The Bid Picture with Bidemi Ologunde
The Bid Picture podcast provides an array of information concerning cybersecurity. It includes the latest news and facts to keep listeners up-to-date with the most current events and developments in cybersecurity. At the same time, the podcast is not merely a factual digest; it also incorporates a range of opinions, encouraging its audience to consider different perspectives on cybersecurity matters.The Bid Picture podcast enriches its content by inviting a variety of guests. These guests come from diverse backgrounds, contributing their unique insights to the conversation. By doing so, the podcast ensures a multifaceted discussion, promoting a more comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity.One of the most distinguishing features of this podcast is its focus on the everyday implications of cybersecurity. Rather than discussing cybersecurity in abstract or theoretical terms, the Bid Picture podcast delves into how these issues affect us on a day-to-day basis. This approach helps listeners to connect with the topic at a personal level and enhances their awareness of the importance and relevance of cybersecurity in daily life.
Latest episodes

Oct 16, 2021 • 21min
76: "Cooperating with foreign governments in cybersecurity cases will not be tolerated."
Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde provided new details and some plausible theories regarding the recent arrest of Ilya Sachkov, the Russian CEO of a leading cybersecurity company, Group-IB. 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).Support the show

Oct 14, 2021 • 15min
75: "Geofence warrants, however, work in reverse."
Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde talked about the delicate balance between security and privacy, in terms of how geofence warrants are being used to arrest the rioters that breached the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.A link to the Capitol Breach Cases.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).Support the show

Oct 11, 2021 • 12min
74: What is it like to work in cybersecurity in terms of stress levels, hours, and pay?
Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde answered listeners’ questions about what working in cybersecurity entails in terms of daily job functions, stress levels, hours, and pay. 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).Support the show

Oct 9, 2021 • 15min
73: "The weaponization of public affairs." - How the Canadian military tested propaganda techniques on Canadians.
Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde talked about how Canada’s military took advantage of the COVID pandemic to test propaganda techniques on Canadians. 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).Support the show

Oct 8, 2021 • 23min
72: How the pandemic has changed the role of the CIO.
Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde talked about the evolution of the role of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), based on several internal and external factors such as employee migration, wage inflation, changing government regulations, cyberattacks, and so on. A general assumption for this episode is that the CISO reports to the CIO and the CIO reports to the CFO, but that may not be the case in every organization.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).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

Oct 5, 2021 • 26min
71: Khanh Nguyen.
Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Khanh Nguyen, a good friend, former colleague, and fellow cybersecurity professional. We talked about how a conversation she had earlier on with her sister spurred her on to enter the cybersecurity field, the hard and soft skills that have served her well in the industry so far, and the importance of both education and experience. Khanh also shared how she constantly tries to achieve and maintain a healthy work-life balance by engaging in social and skill-building activities with friends and family, as well as how she has been successfully navigating the fast-paced cybersecurity field as an introvert.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

Oct 4, 2021 • 19min
70: "In Russia, details about treason cases...are typically classified."
Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde talked about the recent upward trend in high-profile treason accusations against prominent Russians and even the lawyers representing them, including, most recently, a well-known cybersecurity expert.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).Support the show

Oct 3, 2021 • 27min
69: Vladimir Duque.
Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Vladimir Duque, a friend, brother, former colleague, and fellow cybersecurity professional. Vlad shared how tinkering with computers when he was much younger got him interested in cybersecurity, and how his decision to take the CompTIA Network+ certification before he began an online cybersecurity program helped him build a solid foundation in cybersecurity. We talked about his opinion of the relationship between education and experience, his approach to motivation, what a typical workday looks like for him, his favorite activities outside of work, and more. You can also reach Vlad on Twitter: @vdx23Please 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

Sep 30, 2021 • 8min
68: “I can’t send you Western Union, I don’t want it traced.”
Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde talked about the weirdly strange and fascinating case of a 50-year-old woman who is an accountant and church leader in Tampa, Florida. She was arrested for trying to get the spouse of her former lover killed by hiring a hitman on the dark web and paying over $12,000 for the hit using bitcoin.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).Support the show

Sep 29, 2021 • 14min
67: "But the extent of user tracking that may be required could spark privacy concerns."
Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde talked about the privacy implications of a new joint venture between Apple and Biogen, a pharmaceutical company that recently got approval for a drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease.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).Support the show