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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.

  1. The First AI Ransomware Attack, 3 Million Texas IDs Stolen & Fake Zoom Interview Hack?

    2 hr ago

    The First AI Ransomware Attack, 3 Million Texas IDs Stolen & Fake Zoom Interview Hack?

    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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Welcome back to The Techtual Talk! This week, HD and  @Cybershortieee   dive deep into the wildest tech breaches, career shakeups, and security nightmares hitting the headlines right now. From an unprecedented cyber attack entirely executed by artificial intelligence to millions of leaked identities right here in Texas, we are breaking down what you need to know to stay protected. We also unpack the brutal reality of the current tech job market—including a viral TikTok clip of an engineer who hung up on a combative interviewer mid-call, the hidden traps of work-from-home customer service roles, and why big corporations like Zoom and Deloitte are quietly gutting your employee benefits. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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/@cybershortieee Follow the Pod:https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------00:00:00 Intro02:13 The WFH Cult: Remote work vs. micromanaged customer service scams08:53  Government Hacked: World Cup security breached & CISA budget cuts15:45 The Student Loan Fiasco: The $6M yacht scandal & the death of Parent PLUS / SAVE plans25:29 Supreme Court Victory: Geofence location data warrants banned30:52 Top 5 Black TV Shows34:10  Meta exposed: Code name "Cans" and anti-competitive safety testing40:51 3 Million Texas IDs and Passports stolen via third-party fishing vendor45:52 Tech-savvy couples falling for fake job offer malware on Indeed54:09 Ghosted after a verbal offer? Dealing with current hiring market depression01:01:35  PlayStation kills physical discs: The death of digital ownership by 202801:10:12 Top 5 Artists01:13:42  Inside the first fully automated AI LLM ransomware attack (JB Puffer)01:18:40 Tech hiring down 20% & corporate cowardice in corporate America01:30:30 Deloitte & Zoom cutting IVF stipends and paid parental leave benefits01:38:36 Hanging up mid-interview: Is it ever okay to walk out on a combative interviewer?

    1hr 51min
  2. Day in the Life of a Chief Information Security Officer

    6 days ago

    Day in the Life of a Chief Information Security Officer

    Start your linux career and change your life here: https://yellowtail.tech/henri-davis/------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Join Vice President of Customer Security Officer Program (CSO) at Microsoft Nicole Darden Ford on The TechTual Talk as she reveals what it takes to secure global brands. Learn how to beat AI attacks , survive CISO burnout , manage offshore teams , and why you MUST be brilliant at the cyber basics to stop multi-million dollar hacks! Follow Nicole here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-darden-ford/------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting join 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 Cybershortieee Youtube: @Cybershortieee  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee Follow the Pod:https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro03:01 Career Origins and Practitioner Roots06:43 Inside Microsoft VP CSO Role12:08 Translate Risk to Dollars15:32 Offshoring Without Offloading21:57 CISO Burnout and Boundaries33:00 CISO's First 60 Minutes of a Security Incident43:08 Modern CISO Skillset46:28 Brilliant at the Basics

    51 min
  3. How to Build a Six-Figure Tech Career Using Linux

    22 Jun

    How to Build a Six-Figure Tech Career Using Linux

    Start your linux career and change your life here: https://yellowtail.tech/henri-davis/------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this episode, host HD sits down with Jubee Vilceus, CEO of Yellowtail Tech and Red Hat Certified Professional, to break down how complete beginners are leveraging Linux and AWS to break into IT. Jubee shares his personal journey from struggling to find a job post-graduation to launching a program that rejects high-pressure, short-term bootcamps in favor of a deep, deliberate approach to mastery. 🚀 Ready to transform your career?The next cohort starts the Monday after Labor Day. Click here: https://yellowtail.tech/henri-davis/  to book yourfree Career Strategy Session today!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting join 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 Cybershortieee Youtube: @Cybershortieee  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee Follow the Pod:https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro04:17 Breaking In Tech Then vs Now10:20 Linux Salary Reality14:25 AI Layoffs and Infrastructure Jobs18:38 Designing  a Program, Not a Bootcamp23:47 Sponsor Message24:43 Beating Imposter Syndrome27:23 Job Placement Metrics33:01 Apprenticeship and Interviews37:20 Why Slow Pace Wins39:34 Why Linux and AWS Foundation43:00 What Sysadmins Do Daily46:47 Why Red Hat Cert Matters48:17 Go Deep Not Wide51:30 Follow and Next Cohort52:30 Closing Thanks

    53 min
  4. Coupang’s $409M Fine, ServiceNow Flaw, Anthropic Fable and AI Hiring Bias

    15 Jun

    Coupang’s $409M Fine, ServiceNow Flaw, Anthropic Fable and AI Hiring Bias

    Make sure databrokers don’t have your data with Aura: https://aura.com/techtualchatter------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Welcome back to The Techtual Talk! This week, HD and CyberShortieee break down the latest cyber headlines and brutal job market realities.🔍 What We Cover:$409M Coupang Fine: An IT insider steals corporate keys and exposes two-thirds of South Korea.ServiceNow API Exploit: The real-world scramble inside the SOC over a critical unauthenticated flaw.North Korean Coworkers: Famous Chollima uses AI deepfakes to land remote US tech jobs.Algorithmic Monoculture: A Stanford study proves ATS platforms blacklist candidates for 330 days—and how to bypass them.Anthropic’s Fable Fail: Security researchers slam Claude Fable 5 for sneaky feature downgrades.6-Figure Reality Check: Why onboarding vanishes when you cross the $100k+ threshold.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting join 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 Cybershortieee Youtube: @Cybershortieee  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee Follow the Pod:https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Show Intro 01:58 Coupang Hit With Record Fine07:33 ServiceNow Bug Exploited Early15:11 Reddit Career Reality Check16:52 LinkedIn as Hiring Signal18:16 AI Voice Cloning BEC Threat20:34 HR Mistake Job Horror Story23:32 Job Hunt Wins and Interviewing29:39 North Korea Remote Worker Infiltration35:27 Google Sues AI Phishing Ring41:12 Anthropic Fable Guardrails Backlash45:47 LinkedIn Work Culture49:57 Cyber Spelling Bee55:05 IT vs Cyber Confusion58:31 Gen Z Remote Work01:07:34 Degrees and Black Jobs01:11:28 ATS Algorithm Monoculture01:15:04 Meetup and Signof

    1hr 18min
  5. IBM was hacked 56,000 times(and nobody knew)

    9 Jun

    IBM was hacked 56,000 times(and nobody knew)

    Check us out on Patreon: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter------------------------------------------------------------------------------------An executive turned whistleblower just exposed a massive corporate cover-up at IBM. In this episode, we break down how Chinese state-sponsored hackers allegedly breached IBM’s core network over 56,000 times—and why it was kept hidden from the US government.  Plus, we’re diving into a stealthy 5-month hack on a global stock exchange , a dangerous new ransomware scam hitting law firms , and a Stanford study proving massive AI hiring bias.  Are you making the critical interview mistake that keeps tech workers broke? Is your comfortable tech job secretly ruining your career? Let's talk about it.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting join 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 Cybershortieee Youtube: @Cybershortieee  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee Follow the Pod:https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro01:01 IBM Cybersecurity Whistleblower08:58 Government Stake in OpenAI13:38 900 Gas Station Gauges Exposed to hackers18:01 $125k Remote vs $165k In-Office Debate25:02 Hackers Watch Stock Exchange exec Mailbox for 5 months33:52 SilentRansom attack Law Firms 43:13 AI Hiring Biases49:13 Articulating Your Value54:58 Who Actually Gets Hired01:01:56 Career Suicide Warning01:07:38 Insecure Bosses in Corporate

    1hr 13min
  6. 20 Final Round Interviews but ZERO OFFERS ‼️

    27 May

    20 Final Round Interviews but ZERO OFFERS ‼️

    Check us out on Patreon: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The TechTual Talk is BACK! HD & Cyber Shortieee reveal how CISA leaked its own cloud keys, expose CompTIA’s price hikes, and break down an applicant stuck at 20 final-round interviews. Plus, the truth about zero-click spyware and tech support scam busts. Like & subscribe! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting join 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 Cybershortieee Youtube: @Cybershortieee  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee Follow the Pod:https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro05:06 Recruiter Scam Red Flags09:23 Zero Click Spyware Reality13:15 Parenting Tech and Safety26:38 CISA AWS Credentials Leak on GitHub34:33 NYC Health Data Breach40:27 Final Round Frustration41:27 Corporate Rejection Excuses52:59 Interview Screening Prep Playbook58:15 Hotel Passport Data Leak01:08:17 Tech Execs Charged for Scamming Elders01:18:23 Why Commencement Speeches Flop01:23:53 Atlassian AI Layoffs01:27:04 Degrees Lose Status01:29:59 Harry Potter Series Hype01:32:01 Nemesis Show Review01:35:30 VPN Sting Operation01:39:39 Michael Jackson Biopic01:49:07 CompTIA Price Hikes01:52:56 Summer Plans Wrap Up

    1hr 58min
  7. From Air Force to Six-Figure Cloud Engineer

    25 May

    From Air Force to Six-Figure Cloud Engineer

    Check us out on Patreon: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In today's latest episode of The TechTual Talk, Host HD & Cybershortieee interview Equasha, a cloud security engineer and founder of Tech E Consulting. In this unfiltered conversation, the Air Force veteran exposes the reality of breaking into cloud tech, calling out the massive lie that a basic certification guarantees an immediate six-figure salary. She shares her transition from network engineering in the military to civilian tech , why she is purely motivated by money to fund her luxury lifestyle , and her experiences navigating corporate spaces as a Black woman. Equasha also dives into her wild "professional side quests" as a volunteer firefighter and search-and-rescue public safety diver. From calling out incompetent managers to revealing why most company infrastructure is secretly "held together by gum and rope" , this episode is packed with raw truths, career guidance, and free gems. Watch now! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/Book a call: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting join 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 Cybershortieee Youtube: @Cybershortieee  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee Follow the Pod:https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/ Follow Equasha: https://www.instagram.com/tech_e_https://www.tiktok.com/@tech_e_ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Service and Sisterhood Intro00:00:00 Intro06:50 Professional Sidequester10:30 ADHD and Late Diagnosis18:58 Military to Civilian Pivot24:04 Starting TechE Consulting28:20 Yacht Dreams and Discipline29:29 AWS vs Azure in GovTech31:40 Health Tech vs Gov Speed33:14 Cloud Native Reality Check40:53 Tech Skills in Public Safety43:01 Delta Mentorship Mission47:05 Hot Seat Cloud Career Myths56:48 Black Women in Tech01:04:10 Networking Fundamentals OSI Subnetting01:12:20 Volunteer Firefighter Life01:18:40 Burnout and Self Care01:25:30 Conference Hacks and Networking

    1hr 35min
  8. 6-Figure Tech Careers for Vets: The Real Truth

    12 May

    6-Figure Tech Careers for Vets: The Real Truth

    Book a call:  https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HD and Myra Marbley dive into the "Real Truth" of transitioning from a 13-year career in the Marine Corps to the front lines of Cybersecurity. They discuss the challenges of being a double minority in tech, navigating corporate politics, and the reality of 6-figure salaries after service. They also touch on: The Military-to-Tech Blueprint: How to move from Admin roles into Networking and Pen Testing. Career Truths: Why certifications like Security+ and the Google Cyber Certificate are game-changers. Survival Advice: Managing "micromanaging" managers and leveraging your DD214 for tech success. Networking: Why "who knows you" matters more than "what you know" at conferences like Black Is Tech. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get your It pro career packages here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/ join 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 Cybershortieee Youtube: @Cybershortieee  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybershortieee/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybershortieee Follow the Pod:https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------00:00:00 Intro01:34 Black Is Tech Conference Recap04:45 Who Is Myra09:45 Marine Corps Career13:58 Learning Curve And Promotions20:20 Why She Left Early23:58 Landing First Civilian Job30:15 Civilian Work Culture Shock36:57 Corporate Bias Reality42:47 Pivot Into Cybersecurity50:41 Choosing A School01:04:15 Training And Talent Gap01:13:16 Where To Follow FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make a commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! :)

    1hr 15min
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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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    The TechTual Talk
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    220
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