
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

Sep 29, 2021 • 39min
66: Ryan Soper.
Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Ryan Soper, a friend, brother, and fellow cybersecurity professional. Ryan shared his unique path to cybersecurity that began while he was serving in the U.S. Coast Guard – where he had an encounter with a reservist who was assigned to the NYPD’s cybersecurity unit. He talked about how his family serves as his primary motivation, how specific time management skills helps him with prioritization, the crucial role that networking plays in successfully navigating a cybersecurity career, the number one skill to have in any cybersecurity role, his favorite things to do outside of work, and lots more. Ryan is an ambassador for the Innocent Lives Foundation (ILF), which some of you know that I support both personally as well as through this podcast. Please see more information about the ILF below. You can also reach Ryan via Twitter: @soapszzzPlease 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 25, 2021 • 20min
65: Amber Hamlet.
Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Amber Hamlet, a friend, and fellow cybersecurity professional. Amber shared how an internship experience, while she was an undergraduate, led to her first job in cybersecurity after she graduated. We also talked about her experiences as a cybersecurity analyst, the hard and soft skills that have served her well throughout her career so far, how she motivates herself and her teammates, the importance of networking within the cybersecurity industry, her favorite TV shows, books and podcasts, her advice for anyone trying to get into cybersecurity, and her favorite quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson. You can also reach Amber via Twitter: @s3cur3rth1ngsPlease 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.Support the show

Sep 23, 2021 • 15min
64: “We make body image issues worse for one in three teen girls.”
Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde talked about how U.S. lawmakers are about to investigate Facebook based on claims that the company knew about how Instagram harms everyone, especially teenage girls, despite claiming otherwise.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 20, 2021 • 16min
63: “This shameful day will long remain in history.”
Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presented a very controversial issue between Apple, Google, and the Russian government, regarding the recently concluded parliamentary elections in Russia.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 15, 2021 • 15min
62: Racism and cyberbullying as students return to physical classrooms.
Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presented surprising findings from an academic paper published in July about how cyberbullying changed during the pandemic, as well as what to expect as students return to classrooms after months of online schooling. He also analyzed how schools and community leaders plan to tackle racism from both in-person and online perspectives as students return to school.The COVID-19 Pandemic Disrupted Both School Bullying and Cyberbullying.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 14, 2021 • 18min
61: North Korea's money laundering crew - Hushpuppi, G-Boss, & co.
Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presented an overview of the relationship between nation-state threat actors whose main goals are to carry out the objectives of their governments using cyber tools, and individual cyber criminals whose main goal is to make money regardless of what they do online to get the money. He also showed some interesting linkages based on recent and previous information from court documents, news articles, some of his own confidential sources, and so on. 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 13, 2021 • 30min
60: Sharaf Niyi Hamed.
Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with a guest, Sharaf Niyi Hamed, a long-term friend, brother, and fellow cybersecurity professional. They spoke about Niyi's experiences as a cybersecurity analyst, how he got started in the industry, the hard and soft skills that have served him well throughout his career so far, the way he motivates himself and his teammates, his favorite TV shows, his advice for anyone trying to get into cybersecurity, and a quote from his father that has always served as his guiding principle.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

Sep 10, 2021 • 22min
59: A closer look at the ProtonMail privacy incident.
Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde took a closer look at a minor scandal involving ProtonMail and young climate activists in France; what that scandal has to do with gentrification in Paris and a restaurant that was attacked by terrorists back in 2015; the connection between the scandal and a bill that was introduced in the U.S. Congress back in June 2020; and also the connection with the Yellow Vest protests that have been going on in France since November 2018.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 9, 2021 • 42min
58: Facebook's false claims about the privacy of WhatsApp messages.
Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presented how Facebook is undermining privacy protections for its 2 billion WhatsApp users, simply by allowing messages, images, and videos to be reviewed manually.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

Sep 7, 2021 • 19min
57: A conversation with Khanh Nguyen about Google's recent privacy policy announcements.
Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presented a timeline analysis of Google’s privacy practices, which served as a prequel to Episode 53, and then wrapped up with insights into Google's recent privacy policy announcements in a conversation with Khanh Nguyen, a friend, former colleague, and fellow Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst.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.Support the show