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Introducing The Techtual Talk - the ultimate podcast for exploring the exciting world of technology and promoting diversity in the industry! Join us as we delve into the many avenues available in tech, including non-technical roles, and shine a spotlight on the representation of African Americans and other people of color in this space. We believe that every child, regardless of their background, should have the opportunity to discover and pursue a fulfilling career in technology. With The Techtual Talk, we aim to bridge the gap and provide the inspiration and resources needed to succeed.
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- 1 weeks ago1h 50m
228: Big 4 Consulting Firms Will Ruin Your Life: No Hype, Just Reality
Take your career to the next level here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Is working at a Big 4 consulting firm a guaranteed career launchpad, or is it a trap that will burn you out and ruin your life? In Episode 224 of The TechTual Talk, HD and CyberShortieee dive into the harsh realities of corporate consulting culture, why major banks like JPMorgan are blocking rogue third-party AI agents, and whether you should ever give a two-week notice when leaving a job. Plus, they break down the massive PHP2Shell zero-day exploit, ConnectWise supply chain attacks, and Workday’s game-changing universal job profile update!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsultingjoin the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxwask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------➡️ Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatterTwitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/Follow CybershortieeeYoutube: @Cybershortieee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieeeFollow the Pod:https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro05:15 Episode Agenda and Sponsor06:53 Should You Work Big Four Firms?14:08 The iPhone Duo 21:37 PHP2Shell Internet Crisis33:47 Banks Blocking AI Agents41:02 AI Autocomplete Horror Stories42:15 Gears of War E-Day Breakdown44:35 Has AI Made Work Easier52:08 New Job Wants to Quit57:47 Vendor Trust During Security Incidents01:04:05 Quest Diagnostics Healthcare Breach01:10:31 Grace Hopper Canceled01:18:19 ConnectWise Supply Chain Attack01:21:59 AI Agents Weekend Defense01:23:58 AI Safety Incidents Spiral01:27:06 Would You Trust Home Robots01:29:28 Why Black Boys should go to college01:36:39 Workday One Profile Win01:40:03 Surviving Corporate America01:44:38 Halloween Scary Movie Debate
- 3 weeks ago1h 38m
227: Is Pretty Privilege REAL in IT?, US H-1B Visa Crackdown, In-Person Interviews Return?
Support the show and join patreon for $2 a month: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Are you actually performing well at work, or are you on the verge of being surprised at your next review? In this clip from Episode 223 of The TechTual Talk, HD and CyberShortieee break down how to proactively measure your standing at work, the federal H-1B visa crackdown and tech hiring impact, and why AI face tools might bring back mandatory in-person interviews sooner than you think.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsultingjoin the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxwask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------➡️ Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatterTwitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/Follow CybershortieeeYoutube: @Cybershortieee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieeeFollow the Pod:https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro01:38 Are Doing Well At Work?09:40 First Impressions14:06 One On Ones And Visibility21:54 Pretty Privilege At Work29:32 Writing Trails And No Venting30:17 Work Friends And Closing Jokes31:29 Flock Cameras Ruled Unconstitutional40:05 Apple Tightens AI Disk Access46:29 OpenAI EU Text Watermarking50:41 OpenAI Safety Researchers Fired55:42 H-1B Crackdown and Tech Hiring01:07:53 ShinyHunters FBI Breach01:11:10 Recruiter Rejects Candidate01:13:39 Pretty Privilege in IT01:18:13 Ask If Role Is Approved for hiring01:23:34 Epic Pauses for Security01:30:42 AI Forces In Person Interviews01:33:55 Help Desk Rants and Wrap
- 4 weeks ago1h 14m
226: Ep. 222 | Is Your Degree Useless?, OpenAI Breaches Gov Systems, Should you Quit a $200K Stable Job?
Support the show and join patreon for $2 a month: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In Episode 222, HD and CyberShortieee are back in the building after a two-week break to tackle federal breach chaos, rogue AI agents, and big career questions! They dive into Cybersecurity Awareness Month, ShinyHunters hacking fbijobs.gov, and unencrypted Pentagon files exposing over 3 million records. The duo also breaks down OpenAI’s agent accessing Australian government systems, Meta Muse syncing local Mac messages, CrowdStrike’s new continuous identity tech for AI, and mass Citrix NetScaler exploits. Plus, they share real talk on the best vs. worst college majors, new student loan shifts impacting nurses, iced coffee interview etiquette, and whether you should ever take a $50K pay cut to move to a new city! Tune in for your weekly dose of cybersecurity news, hot takes, nostalgic laughs, and honest tech career advice!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsultingjoin the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxwask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------➡️ Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatterTwitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/Follow CybershortieeeYoutube: @Cybershortieee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieeeFollow the Pod:https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------00:00:00 Intro01:48 CyberShortieee Homecoming Book Signing05:18 Cybersecurity Awareness Month09:34 FBI and Pentagon Breaches16:06 Frontline Education Data Breach17:54 Citrix NetScaler Exploits21:56 AI Agents and Meta Muse Privacy34:29 When Walmart Was 24 Hours39:40 Best Majors For Stability43:36 Worst Majors And Pay Reality47:53 Student Loans Treasury Shift52:27 Nursing Loan Caps And Equity55:49 Golden Handcuffs Chicago Move01:04:09 Iced Coffee Interview Debate01:07:02 Nostalgia Pre Internet Days01:08:27 Stop Volunteering Information01:13:20 Wrap Up And Safety Reminders
- Sep 21, 20261h 6m
225: Blue Collar vs White Collar Salary, Anthropic Claude Money, Reddit HBO Max Exploit?
Go to our sponsor https://aura.com/techtualchatter to get a 14- day FREE trial and see if your personal information has been leaked online------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In Episode 221, HD goes solo dolo to cover Andrew Yang’s AI dividend warnings, Anthropic testing "Claude Money" with live bank links, and leaked GoogleBook photos! He breaks down ClickFix malware hitting Mac/Windows via compromised Reddit ads, ShinyHunters leaking Florida DMV records, and new Microsoft Teams security blocks. Plus, HD shares real talk on Gen Z vs. Boomers in corporate America, blue-collar vs. white-collar salaries, interview red flags, and ending hiring bias! Tune in for your weekly dose of cybersecurity news, hot takes, and honest tech career advice!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsultingjoin the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxwask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------➡️ Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatterTwitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/Follow CybershortieeeYoutube: @Cybershortieee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieeeFollow the Pod:https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------00:00:00 intro03:15 Why Millennials Cannot Retire11:40 FOMO and Housing Pressure12:56 Andrew Yang on AI Regulation22:52 GoogleBook Leaked 24:26 ClickFix Reddit Malware Scam Breakdown28:16 Florida DMV Data Breach29:39 Aura Sponsor Identity Protection31:17 Iced Coffee Interview Debate34:29 Claude Money Privacy Concerns38:36 How to Govern AI Agents41:19 MITRE ATLAS AI Attacks44:04 Don’t Quit your JobvToo Early49:10 Teams Malware Controls51:13 Conditional Access for Documents54:18 Degrees vs Trades Debate01:02:03 Hiring Bias Hurts Talent01:06:07 Wrap Up and Next Steps
- Sep 14, 20261h 24m
224: Is Your Career Stagnating? Navigating Tech Shifts, Resume Gaps & AI Risks
join patreon for $2 a month: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In Episode 220, HD and Cybershortieee break down an Iranian hacker group claiming credit for a Texas AT&T outage while the company points to cable theft, an AI agent going rogue in a sandbox and battling CAPTCHAs, and over 395 organizations getting breached in seconds through PaperCut flaws. They unpack AdaptHealth’s 4.1M patient data exposure tied to a phished contractor, how AI agents are swamping government portals with "agentic flooding," and Prophet Security’s report revealing why stolen session cookies survive password resets. Plus, they share hot takes on Apple’s $1,999 foldable iPhone Duo, smart TVs snooping on household audio, Stephen A. Smith's corporate debate on hard work vs. connections, and real talk on how to navigate resume gaps and avoid coasting in tech! Tune in for your weekly dose of cybersecurity news, hot takes, and honest tech career advice!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsultingjoin the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxwask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------➡️ Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatterTwitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/Follow CybershortieeeYoutube: @Cybershortieee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieeeFollow the Pod:https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------00:00:00 Intro00:00 05:47 Stephen A vs Carrie Champion13:10 Apple Event iPhone Duo19:40 LG Smart TV Spying Claims24:29 Adapt Health Breach Lessons31:19 Iran Claims AT&T Outage37:11 AI Agents Flooding Services44:09 Papercut Agent Swarm49:52 Identity Session Hijacks54:42 Career Gaps Reality01:03:08 Six Figures Myth01:10:52 Dont Coast In Tech01:16:24 Roblox Grooming Warning01:23:45 Weekend Sign Off
- Sep 7, 20261h 32m
223: GenZ vs Boomers on Student Debt, IDScan was hacked, 284M Records Stolen in McKesson Breach
In Episode 219, HD and Cybershortieee dive into the massive 284M patient record McKesson healthcare breach, a dark web leak exposing 153M driver's licenses from IDScan, and X Money’s launch getting hit with mass password reset attacks. They unpack a heated Gen Z vs. Boomers debate on student debt cancellation, NYC’s one-year AI ban in K-8 public schools, and a court software breach that leaked sealed judicial documents across 11 states. Plus, they get real on tech workplace culture, AI-generated resume traps, and how to escape being stuck on the help desk. Tune in for your weekly dose of cybersecurity news, hot takes, and honest tech career advice!join patreon for $2 a month: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsultingjoin the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxwask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------➡️ Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatterTwitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/Follow CybershortieeeYoutube: @Cybershortieee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieeeFollow the Pod:https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------00:00:00 Intro06:19 McKesson Mega Breach Breakdown10:33 IDScan Driver License Leak15:55 Gen Z vs Boomers Student Debt28:50 Thomsom Reuters Breach32:32 X Money Attack37:49 Spending on Convenience46:41 Offboarding Access Risks50:09 Walking Out Of Interviews55:42 Stuck In Help Desk59:51 AI Ban In Schools01:02:08 Parents Teachers And Basics01:04:51 Stranger Danger And Boundaries01:06:16 Privacy Talk With Kids01:06:55 Sleepover Safety Drills01:07:38 Childhood Sleepover Memories01:08:51 AI Resume Advice Reaction01:10:52 Tracking Wins And Metrics01:15:01 Average Performers In Hiring01:16:54 Small Talk And Selling Yourself01:20:47 Cyber Skills Over Certs01:21:56 Build A Home Lab Portfolio01:24:52 High Performers In Corporate01:28:53 Generations Parenting Debate01:32:03 Wrap Up And Subscribe
- Aug 31, 20261h 57m
222: Meta Pays $18B for Kids Data, Fake 49ers WR Scams $1.3M, Is Gen Z Soft?
join patreon for $2 a month: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DescriptionIn Episode 218, HD and Cybershortieee dive into Meta’s landmark $18B settlement over kids' data, critical ServiceNow AI vulnerabilities, and major tech giants sounding the alarm on rogue AI. They also unpack the wild story of a fake 49ers player scamming $1.3M, dangerous fake GTA 6 malware traps, and the real talk behind tech career burnout. Tune in for your weekly dose of cybersecurity news, viral reactions, and honest tech career advice!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsultingjoin the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxwask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------➡️ Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatterTwitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/Follow CybershortieeeYoutube: @Cybershortieee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieeeFollow the Pod:https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------00:00:00 Intro10:57 The Real Start11:36 ChatGPT Career Roadmaps18:37 Rogue AI Warning Letter23:18 Meta Kids $18B Data Settlement28:38 ServiceNow AI Vuln Patches33:12 Log4j War Stories33:55 Music Side Quest38:14 Carhartt Data Breach44:18 Fake 49ers WR Daejon Love Scam women out of $1.3M52:31 Chinese Botnet Takedown59:39 ATF Breach Breakdown01:08:15 GTA VI Demo Malware Scam01:14:12 Tech Burnout Reality Check01:25:12 Nightclub Bans Smart Glasses01:28:56 Gen Z College Homesick Clip01:40:53 IPTV Piracy Prison Warning01:43:49 VPs Dont Know Anything01:45:58 Follow Up Email Tone01:47:44 CompTIA Cert Tier List01:52:36 LinkedIn Rant Backfires
- Aug 24, 20261h 43m
221: CISSP w/ No Experience is USELESS?, Walmart FINALLY Adds Apple Pay, 100+ Apps Still Isn't Enough?
Support the show and join patreon for $2 a month: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In episode 217, CyberShortieee and HD discuss backlash to the claim that Security+ can be more useful than CISSP early in a career, arguing that stacking certs and even a WGU master’s without clear, relevant work history or internships can hurt, and resumes should align tightly to targeted roles. They cover an alleged LockBit breach claim against US Bank with no posted data sample and emphasize basic security hygiene and verification. Other topics include an Omaha bank robber who planned with AI, T-Mobile cutting a network cable to stop Salt Typhoon lateral movement, Walmart/Sam’s Club adding Apple Pay/Google Pay, job-search volume expectations and strategy, underemployment among recent grads, CareCloud’s 3.75M-patient AWS/S3 data theft, Teams-based “Sneak Loader” phishing, Equifax’s Work Number salary data and freezing it, and the impact of bad managers on mental health and career moves------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsultingjoin the discord here: https://discord.gg/8jryx9CUxwask your pod questions here: techtualquestions@thetechtualtalk.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------➡️ Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techtualchatter/TIkTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techtualchatterTwitter: https://twitter.com/TechtualChatterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henri-davis/Follow CybershortieeeYoutube: @Cybershortieee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieeeFollow the Pod:https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------00:00:00 Intro02:18 Security+ vs CISSP Debate06:01 Cert Stacking Resume Pitfalls12:32 Today’s Topic Rundown14:05 LockBit Claims US Bank21:15 ChatGPT Bank Robbery26:11 T-Mobile Cuts Hacker Cable28:56 Walmart Finally Adds Tap to Pay32:57 Job Search Post Breakdown34:41 124 Apps Not Enough41:42 Salary Negotiation Win44:06 Layoff Data and Benchmarks50:10 Underemployment Reality54:36 Degree vs Job Debate58:32 Best ROI Majors01:02:12 Choosing Careers for Money01:03:38 Personal Career Pivot Story01:08:13 Primerica Reality Check01:10:52 CareCloud Mega Breach01:14:15 AWS Detection Lessons01:16:53 Teams Phishing Snykloader01:21:41 Work Number Salary Data01:26:16 Negotiation Playbook01:28:56 Quick Rants And Drug Tests01:31:24 SOC Mistakes And Grace01:35:04 Promotion Feedback Clarity01:37:40 Quitting Tech And Bad Managers
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