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Deogratius Okello, Josephine Olok and Angella Nabbanja
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  1. 3D AGO

    The Man Who Hacks Your Life

    What happens when a children's doll becomes a spy? When your smart kettle leaks your Wi-Fi password? When a hacker takes control of a real cargo ship? In this episode, we sit down with Ken Munro — ethical hacker, IoT security researcher, and founder of Pentest Partners — to explore the wild world of consumer device hacking. From banning a doll in Germany to exposing flaws in planes, ships, and smart locks, Ken pulls back the curtain on just how vulnerable our connected world really is. Show Notes  Follow Ken Munro https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-munro-17899b1/ Check out Pentest Partners https://www.pentestpartners.com/ Like and Follow our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecyberweekly Like and Follow our X page https://twitter.com/thecyberweekly Follow Deogratius Okello our Producer and Editor https://www.linkedin.com/in/deo-okello/ https://twitter.com/deookello51 Follow Josephine Olok  https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephine-olok/ https://twitter.com/josephine_olok Follow Angella Nabbanja https://www.linkedin.com/in/angella-nabbanja-4b6361178/ https://x.com/angellamukasa_ Follow Magala our Social Media Content Writer  https://www.linkedin.com/in/magala-rogers/                                     Follow Aine our Graphics Designers https://www.linkedin.com/in/aine-allan-60987916a Chapters 00:00 Intro: Hacking Everything 00:36 How Ken Munro Started in Cybersecurity 01:20 "My Friend Cayla": The Spy Doll Banned in Germany 03:59 Reprogramming the Doll: Swearing and Laws 04:48 The Truth About Smart Wi-Fi Kettles 07:25 Is Cybersecurity a Revenue Generator? 10:33 Hacking a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 12:10 Can You Really Hack a Plane from Your Seat? (Hollywood vs. Reality) 15:32 Maritime Security: Hacking Cargo Ships 18:03 The Most Ridiculous Security "Feature" 19:34 Ken’s Personal Privacy Rules (What he won't install) 20:50 One Piece of Advice for IoT Manufacturers 22:52 Outro & Where to Find Pentest Partners

    23 min

  2. FEB 27

    Securing the Ground and the Skies

    Show Notes  Follow Nathan Sweaney https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathansweaney/   Like and Follow our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecyberweekly   Like and Follow our X page https://twitter.com/thecyberweekly   Follow Deogratius Okello our Producer and Editor https://www.linkedin.com/in/deo-okello/ https://twitter.com/deookello51   Follow Josephine Olok  https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephine-olok/ https://twitter.com/josephine_olok   Follow Angella Nabbanja https://www.linkedin.com/in/angella-nabbanja-4b6361178/ https://x.com/angellamukasa_   Follow Magala our Social Media Content Writer  https://www.linkedin.com/in/magala-rogers/                                     Follow Aine our Graphics Designers https://www.linkedin.com/in/aine-allan-60987916a

    28 min

  3. FEB 18

    Breaking into Cyber Without Burning Out

    Summary In this episode of Cyber Weekly, host Deo Okello speaks with cybersecurity professional Ariyan Brister about her journey in the field. Ariyan shares insights into her daily life as a SOC engineer, the importance of networking and help desk experience for breaking into cybersecurity, and tips for crafting an effective resume. She discusses the value of building a home lab versus using platforms like TryHackMe, and offers advice on navigating job applications and overcoming imposter syndrome. Ariyan emphasizes the need for aspiring professionals to find their niche and continue learning while also advocating for themselves in their careers.   Show Notes  Follow Ariyan Brister https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariyan-brister/ Check out Ariyan’s youtube channel  https://www.youtube.com/@whois.ViciousChxld Like and Follow our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecyberweekly Like and Follow our X page https://twitter.com/thecyberweekly Follow Deogratius Okello our Producer and Editor https://www.linkedin.com/in/deo-okello/ https://twitter.com/deookello51 Follow Josephine Olok  https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephine-olok/ https://twitter.com/josephine_olok Follow Angella Nabbanja https://www.linkedin.com/in/angella-nabbanja-4b6361178/ https://x.com/angellamukasa_ Follow Magala our Social Media Content Writer  https://www.linkedin.com/in/magala-rogers/                                     Follow Aine our Graphics Designers https://www.linkedin.com/in/aine-allan-60987916a

    40 min

  4. FEB 11

    The Cyber Mamushka

    Summary In this episode, Deo Okello interviews Pauline Kire, also known as The Cyber Mamushka, who shares her journey in cybersecurity and her mission to raise awareness about cyber safety, particularly within families. She discusses the importance of creating a culture of cybersecurity at home, the challenges posed by evolving scams in Uganda, and the role of storytelling and humor in educating the community. Pauline emphasizes that cybersecurity is not just a corporate issue but a personal responsibility that begins at home. Show Notes  Follow Pauline https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauline-kire-734317149/   Check out the Cyber Mamushka https://www.thecybermamushka.com/   The CyberSafe or CyberSorry card game https://www.thecybermamushka.com/product-page/cybersafe-or-cybersorry-card-game   WiCyS Registration https://womenincybersecuritywicys.my.site.com/registration/s/   Like and Follow our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecyberweekly   Like and Follow our X page https://twitter.com/thecyberweekly   Follow Deogratius Okello https://www.linkedin.com/in/deo-okello/ https://twitter.com/deookello51   Follow Josephine Olok  https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephine-olok/ https://twitter.com/josephine_olok   Follow Angella Nabbanja https://www.linkedin.com/in/angella-nabbanja-4b6361178/ https://x.com/angellamukasa_   Follow Magala our Social Media Content Writer  https://www.linkedin.com/in/magala-rogers/                                     Follow Aine our Producer and Editor  https://www.linkedin.com/in/aine-allan-60987916a

    32 min

  5. FEB 4

    Hacked at 14 years

    Summary In this episode of the Cyber Weekly Podcast, Paul Craig shares his journey from a rural upbringing in New Zealand to becoming a prominent figure in cybersecurity. He discusses his early fascination with computers, the evolution of hacking, and the importance of professionalization in the field. Paul highlights the non-technical vulnerabilities often overlooked by organizations, the challenges of leading a team of ethical hackers, and the dark side of cybersecurity involving criminals and nation-states. He emphasizes the misconceptions in the industry, the risks associated with automation in critical infrastructure, and offers valuable advice for aspiring young hackers. The conversation concludes with insights on creating opportunities and networking within the cybersecurity community.   Show Notes  Follow Paul Craig https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulcraigvp/   Check out Vantage Point https://www.vantagepoint.sg/?li   Like and Follow our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecyberweekly   Like and Follow our X page https://twitter.com/thecyberweekly   Follow Deogratius Okello our Producer and Editor https://www.linkedin.com/in/deo-okello/ https://twitter.com/deookello51   Follow Josephine Olok  https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephine-olok/ https://twitter.com/josephine_olok   Follow Angella Nabbanja https://www.linkedin.com/in/angella-nabbanja-4b6361178/ https://x.com/angellamukasa_   Follow Magala our Social Media Content Writer  https://www.linkedin.com/in/magala-rogers/                                     Follow Aine our Graphics Designers https://www.linkedin.com/in/aine-allan-60987916a

    25 min

  6. JAN 28

    Burning Down Cybersecurity Myths: Insights from Joshua Copeland

    In this episode, Deo Okello hosts Joshua Copeland, known as the 'Unpopular Opinion Guy,' to discuss his insights on cybersecurity and the misconceptions that plague the industry. Show Notes  Follow Joshua  https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuacopeland/   Check out The Unpopular opinion book https://www.amazon.co.uk/UNPOPULAR-OPINION-Burning-Rebuild-Cybersecurity-ebook/dp/B0FPZHCRRH/ref=sr_1_1   Check out Joshua’s podcast https://www.youtube.com/@SecureNationLLC/streams   Like and Follow our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecyberweekly   Like and Follow our X page https://twitter.com/thecyberweekly   Follow Deogratius Okello our Producer and Editor https://www.linkedin.com/in/deo-okello/ https://twitter.com/deookello51   Follow Josephine Olok  https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephine-olok/ https://twitter.com/josephine_olok   Follow Angella Nabbanja https://www.linkedin.com/in/angella-nabbanja-4b6361178/ https://x.com/angellamukasa_   Follow Magala our Social Media Content Writer  https://www.linkedin.com/in/magala-rogers/                                     Follow Aine our Graphics Designers https://www.linkedin.com/in/aine-allan-60987916a

    31 min

  7. JAN 21

    TCW Episode 91: Doctorate Perspective

    Summary In this conversation, Deo Okello and Angella Nabbanja interviews Olayinka Adeboye, a PhD holder in cybersecurity, discussing his journey, motivations for pursuing a doctorate in the UK, and insights into current cybersecurity challenges. Olayinka shares his experiences with practical training in education, the evolution of cyber threats, and the role of AI in cybersecurity. He also provides advice for aspiring professionals in the field.   Show Notes  Follow Olayinka https://www.linkedin.com/in/olayinka-adeboye-298424140/   Check out the University of Salford https://www.salford.ac.uk/   Like and Follow our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecyberweekly   Like and Follow our X page https://twitter.com/thecyberweekly   Follow Deogratius Okello https://www.linkedin.com/in/deo-okello/ https://twitter.com/deookello51   Follow Josephine Olok  https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephine-olok/ https://twitter.com/josephine_olok   Follow Angella Nabbanja https://www.linkedin.com/in/angella-nabbanja-4b6361178/ https://x.com/angellamukasa_   Follow Magala our Social Media Content Writer  https://www.linkedin.com/in/magala-rogers/                                    Follow Aine our Producer and Editor  https://www.linkedin.com/in/aine-allan-60987916a

    43 min

  8. 12/31/2025

    TCW Episode 90: The Cyber Sensei

    Summary Join Hunain Amir, the Cyber Sensei, as he delves into his journey in cybersecurity. Discover the importance of hands-on experience, the role of mentorship, and how education can shape future cybersecurity professionals. Gain insights into the blend of technology and psychology that defines this dynamic field. Show Notes  Follow Amir https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunain-amir Check out the Syfera www.syfera.com Check out MAX Security http://www.onemax.org Like and Follow our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecyberweekly Like and Follow our X page https://twitter.com/thecyberweekly Follow Deogratius Okello https://www.linkedin.com/in/deo-okello/ https://twitter.com/deookello51   Follow Josephine Olok  https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephine-olok/ https://twitter.com/josephine_olok   Follow Angella Nabbanja https://www.linkedin.com/in/angella-nabbanja-4b6361178/ https://x.com/angellamukasa_   Follow Magala our Social Media Content Writer  https://www.linkedin.com/in/magala-rogers/                                     Follow Aine our Producer and Editor  https://www.linkedin.com/in/aine-allan-60987916a

    39 min
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Dive into the world of cybersecurity, book reviews, and effective management strategies, including how to communicate with a board. If this piques your interest, join the club!

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  • Creator
    Deogratius Okello, Josephine Olok and Angella Nabbanja
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    96
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    Clean
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