The cyber weekly

Deogratius Okello, Josephine Olok and Angella Nabbanja

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!

  1. 3D AGO

    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
  2. 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
  3. 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

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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!