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Deogratius Okello, Josephine Olok and Angella Nabbanja
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  1. 6d ago

    TCW Episode 106: Compliance Is Not a Checkbox

    Ever felt like your compliance checks are just a checkbox exercise? 📝 It's time to rethink the way we approach governance!   Tag someone who needs to hear this! 👇   Today, I sat down with Pierre Paul, a GRC expert who believes governance should live *inside the code*, not just above it. He's challenging the status quo, building AI compliance tools that could revolutionize how we manage risk.   Why does this matter? Because relying solely on templates and frameworks can lead to missed opportunities for real improvement. Let's break free from the cycle of checkbox compliance!   Still figuring this out myself, but it’s a conversation we all need to have.   Show Notes  Follow Pierre-Paul Ferland https://www.linkedin.com/in/ppferland   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 Graphics Designers https://www.linkedin.com/in/aine-allan-60987916a

    31 min

  2. Jun 19

    TCW Episode 105:From Theatre to Cloud Security, Jared Gore’s Unlikely Cyber Journey

    Show Notes  Follow Jared Gore https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-gore-92585052/   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 Graphics Designers https://www.linkedin.com/in/aine-allan-60987916a

    45 min

  3. May 20

    Cyberpsychology & AI with Lisa Ventura

    Welcome to The Cyber Weekly! In this episode, we sit down with Lisa Ventura MBE FCIIS MBCS, a trailblazer in cybersecurity awareness, cyberpsychology, and neurodiversity advocacy. Lisa’s unconventional journey from broadcasting into cybersecurity has shaped her unique perspective on the human side of security. She explains how attackers exploit psychology, why AI is both a blessing and a curse, and how neurodiversity can transform SOC teams into powerhouses of resilience and innovation. We discuss: How attackers exploit urgency and fear in social engineering Why cyber psychology is critical in today’s AI-driven threat landscape The role of AI in both enabling attackers and empowering defenders How neurodiversity can be leveraged as a competitive advantage Building communities and associations that strengthen cybersecurity culture Her message is clear: “Security is a human problem before it’s a technical one.”   📑 Show Notes & Links 🔗 Follow Lisa Ventura LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisasventura/ Unity Group Solutions: https://unitysolutions.org.uk/ AI and Cyber Security Association: https://aisec.org.uk/ 📢 Follow The Cyber Weekly LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecyberweekly X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/thecyberweekly 👥 Connect with the Hosts & Team Deogratius Okello LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deo-okello/ X: https://twitter.com/deookello51 Josephine Olok LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephine-olok/ X: https://twitter.com/josephine_olok Angella Nabbanja LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angella-nabbanja-4b6361178/ X: https://x.com/angellamukasa_ Magala (Social Media Content Writer) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/magala-rogers/ Aine (Graphics Designer) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aine-allan-60987916a

    25 min

  4. Apr 29

    From Big Tech to Private Eye, Building a Career in Digital Forensics

    You think deleting a message means it's GONE. It's not. But here's what nobody's telling you—law enforcement doesn't have access to everything either. And that gap? It's where justice lives or dies. In this episode of The Cyber Weekly, I sit down with Kenneth Hartman—digital forensics expert, CISO, SANS instructor, and the guy defense attorneys call when they need the truth about digital evidence. Here's what hit me hardest: 🔹 Deleted texts might still be sitting in a database on your phone. 🔹 AI agents are walking around with YOUR credentials right now—and you don't even know it. 🔹 License plate readers are building a map of your life without a warrant. 🔹 The law is NOT keeping up with technology—and that affects ALL of us. Kenneth has worked inside Google, SAP, and Illumina. He's taught cybersecurity on five continents. And now, he's breaking it ALL down in plain language. This isn't just for tech people. This is for anyone who owns a phone, uses the cloud, or believes in the right to a fair trial. #DigitalForensics #CyberSecurity #TechTruths #PrivacyMatters #TheCyberWeekly #DataPrivacy #FutureOfTech #SmartPhoneHacks #tcw  Show Notes  Follow Kenneth G. Hartman https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennethghartman/ https://x.com/KennethGHartman Check out Ken’s whitepaper https://www.sans.org/white-papers/when-security-scanner-became-weapon Check out the Algorithm Gavel paper  https://lucidtruthtechnologies.com/images/pages/The-Algorithmic-Gavel.pdf Check out the Team PCP webcast https://www.sans.org/webcasts/when-security-scanner-became-weapon 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

    41 min

  5. Apr 22

    🎙️ TCW Episode 101: The TopCyberDawg Way – Building Your Path in Blue Team

    What does it really take to break into cybersecurity—especially on the defensive side? In this episode of The Cyber Weekly, we sit down with Tijan Hydara, a selfbuilt cybersecurity analyst who turned handson IT experience into a thriving blue team career. From supporting over 30,000 users at Alaska Airlines to building advanced SOAR playbooks in his home lab, Tijan’s journey is a masterclass in consistency, practical learning, and discipline. Now the creator behind the growing TopCyberDawg YouTube channel, he’s helping the next generation of SOC analysts understand how to actually get started—without the confusion.    🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:  What a SOC Analyst really does (no jargon, just clarity)  How Tijan transitioned from IT support into cybersecurity  The right way to approach certifications like A+, Network+, Security+, and CySA+  What happens when a security alert fires—and how analysts respond  Why detection engineering is one of the most important skills today  How to build your own cybersecurity home lab (even as a beginner)  The mindset required to stay consistent and break into the industry    🚀 Whether You’re:  Trying to land your first cybersecurity role  Curious about blue team / SOC careers  Overwhelmed by certifications and where to start   👉 This episode gives you a clear, realworld blueprint.    🎥 Connect with Tijan Hydara 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tijanhydara 📺 YouTube (TopCyberDawg):https://www.youtube.com/@topcyberdawg    🌐 Follow The Cyber Weekly 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecyberweekly 🐦 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/thecyberweekly    🎙️ Meet the Team 👤 Producer & Editor – Deogratius Okello 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/deo-okello/ 🐦 https://twitter.com/deookello51 👤 Josephine Olok 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephine-olok/ 🐦 https://twitter.com/josephine_olok 👤 Angella Nabbanja 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/angella-nabbanja-4b6361178/ 🐦https://x.com/angellamukasa_ 👤 Rogers Magala (Social Media Content Writer) 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/magala-rogers/ 👤 Allan Aine (Graphics Designer) 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/aine-allan-60987916a    💬 Join the Conversation What’s been your biggest challenge breaking into cybersecurity? Drop it in the comments 👇 #TCW #Cybersecurity #BlueTeam #SOCAnalyst #CyberSecurityCareer #Splunk #Elastic #DetectionEngineering #CompTIA #SecurityPlus #CySAPlus #BTL1 #TopCyberDawg #TheCyberWeekly #Homelab #SOAR #ThreatDetection #BreakIntoTech

    36 min

  6. Apr 9

    From Sales Floors to Threat Feeds

    Michael Rack went from decades in enterprise strategy to ranking in the top 0.3% of TryHackMe users worldwide. In this episode he explains why “learning by doing” beats book‑only knowledge, how he built an OpenCTI repository with millions of IOCs, and how he uses local LLMs and Kali to automate research and offensive tooling. Show Notes  Follow Michael Rack https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelrack   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

    48 min

  7. Apr 2

    Building Safe Browse: How Richard Kabanda is Protecting Everyday Users from Cyber Threats

    In this episode of Cyber Weekly, we sit down with Richard Kabanda, a cybersecurity specialist with experience spanning Uganda and the United States, to explore his journey and latest innovation — Safe Browse. From managing large-scale IT infrastructure to tackling modern cyber threats, Richard shares how real-world challenges inspired him to build a lightweight browser extension designed to protect everyday internet users from phishing attacks and malicious websites. We dive into: Richard’s journey into cybersecurity The difference between cyber threats in Uganda vs the US How Safe Browse works in real time The role of cloud infrastructure like Cloudflare Workers Why simplicity is key in cybersecurity tools Advice for aspiring cybersecurity professionals Safe Browse is built to make online security accessible, fast, and easy for everyone — especially those most vulnerable online. If you're interested in cybersecurity, tech innovation, or building real-world solutions, this episode is packed with insights you don’t want to miss. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations like this. #CyberSecurity #SafeBrowse #TechInAfrica #CyberWeekly #PhishingProtection #CloudSecurity #Innovation   Show Notes  Follow Richard Kabanda https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-kabanda-a1838b52/ Download on Chrome  https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/safebrowse/dhcggikjhdflbndcjaamalikknndbdfl?pli=1 Download on Firefox   https://addons.mozilla.org/addon/safebrowse/ Check out the documentation of Safebrowse https://rkabanda.github.io/safebrowse-docs 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

    29 min

  8. Mar 12

    From Fixing iPhones to Hunting Hackers in the Cloud

    In this episode of The Cyber Weekly, I sit down with Jen, a Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst who went from troubleshooting iPads at the Apple Store to hunting advanced cloud threats at Zendesk. Jen reveals the devastating customer experience that triggered her pivot into cybersecurity and why she has stayed at the same company for nearly a decade—defying the industry's job-hopping norm. We dive deep into the terrifying ways AI is weaponizing social engineering, the real dangers of AI hallucinations in threat intelligence, and the absolute biggest lie people believe about breaking into the cybersecurity industry. Whether you are a seasoned analyst or just trying to get your foot in the door, Jen’s unconventional journey and raw honesty about overcoming imposter syndrome and burnout will change how you view your career. 🎙️ In this episode, we discuss: The human cost of data loss and the moment Jen chose to become a defender. Why social engineering—not complex coding—is the biggest threat in the cloud. The exact foundational skills you actually need (and what you don't). How transparency and saying "I don't know" builds boardroom trust.   Show Notes  Follow Jen Kwas https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-k-3920b2b4   Check out CTIJEN https://ctijen.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

    36 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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    Deogratius Okello, Josephine Olok and Angella Nabbanja
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
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