The TechTual Talk

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

    20h ago

    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

    1h 18m
  2. IBM was hacked 56,000 times(and nobody knew)

    6d ago

    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

    1h 13m
  3. 20 Final Round Interviews but ZERO OFFERS ‼️

    May 27

    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

    1h 58m
  4. From Air Force to Six-Figure Cloud Engineer

    May 25

    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

    1h 35m
  5. 6-Figure Tech Careers for Vets: The Real Truth

    May 12

    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! :)

    1h 15m
  6. Is the Job Market Cooked(in 2026)?

    Apr 27

    Is the Job Market Cooked(in 2026)?

    Check us out on Patreon: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In episode 206 of The Techtual Talk, HD and CyberShortieee promote her new pre-release novel “Hostile Takeover,” an urban fiction romance/thriller with light technical elements about fraud and stalking, discuss her post-book “tour,” and plan a signed-copy giveaway. They cover Americans sentenced for enabling North Korean remote IT-worker schemes using stolen identities,”  DJI Osmo Pocket 4 launch blocked in the U.S. due to FCC restrictions, Microsoft Teams social engineering delivering “Snow” malware, Checkmarx and Bitwarden CLI supply-chain compromises. They also discuss tech layoffs, resume/LinkedIn strategy, degree mills/class signaling, and a viral pay-disparity case leading to an EEOC complaint. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 Intro00:44 Cyber Shorty Book Reveal04:01 Cyber Hero Job Offer Fiasco08:52 North Korea Remote Work Scheme17:47 DJI Pocket 4 US Ban24:41 Apple vs Android Green Bubbles29:20 MacBook Switch And Workflow32:01 SC 200 Exam Study Tips38:29 Teams Phishing Snow Malware45:05 End User Training Gaps52:15 Identity Security Foundations54:20 Tech Layoffs Reality Check01:00:00 Career Coaching and AI Resumes01:06:32 Degree Mills and Shortcuts01:17:28 College Survival and Financial Aid01:24:52 AI Policing and Palantir Debate01:28:43 Roblox Kids and Online Safety01:32:56 2027 Car Surveillance01:37:49 Deepfakes Hitting Schools01:41:09 Watch Your Kids Online01:42:29 ADT Breach Breakdown01:45:56 Sponsor Break Aura01:47:33 Home Security Alternatives01:48:29 Six Figures Debate01:51:30 Black Slang Comedy Clip01:52:49 BedRock Verse Arguments01:56:01 Book Plug and Signing01:57:07 Pay Gap EEOC Saga

    2h 15m
  7. Is Claude Mythos the End of Cybersecurity? (Project Glasswing)

    Apr 13

    Is Claude Mythos the End of Cybersecurity? (Project Glasswing)

    Book a call:  https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HD & Cybershortieee react to latest AI news regarding Anthropic's  Claude Mythos and  Project Glasswing. What does it really mean for the industry. They also will touch on Delve's fiasco, career advice and much more 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 Intro02:01 Hostile Takeover Book Drop04:18 Resume and SOC Interview Tips06:28 Gaming Tangent GTA Talk09:14 Mythos Model Overview14:02 Project Glasswing22:29 Delve AI Compliance Fraud38:15 LAPD Third Party Data Leak43:21 Rockstar Breach Update45:07 Mythos Power Debate46:40 Energy Drinks Tangent48:13 Reddit PIP Storytime56:58 Quitting Cyber Burnout01:01:44 Micro Center Date Ghosted01:09:05 Cyberdeck DIY Trend01:11:04 Scantrons and Sidewalks01:17:02 Work Perks Reality Check01:17:13 Parking Fees Frustrations01:17:44 Cold Pitch Website Demo01:23:23 MBA Value In 202501:33:00 Work Computer Surveillance01:42:35 Salary Expectations Strategy01:46:02 Government To Private Pivot 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! :)

    1h 51m
  8. Ep. 204 FBI Director & Lockheed Martin Hacked: America’s Worst Security Disaster?

    Mar 31

    Ep. 204 FBI Director & Lockheed Martin Hacked: America’s Worst Security Disaster?

    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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The episode features an alarming claim that Iranian hackers compromised the personal email account of an individual associated with the FBI Director, specifically naming Kash Patel. This incident is discussed alongside a confirmed data breach at Crunchyroll and the discovery of the new Infinity Stealer malware targeting MacOS users via Clickfix lures. The show also covers an update on the Stryker cyberattack and an FCC ban on certain foreign-made routers due to security concerns. A Reddit story about a husband potentially causing a cybersecurity incident is also examined.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get your It pro career package here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/57Book your cyber consultation here: https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/sessions 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 @Cybershortieee  Instagram @cybershortieee  Follow the Pod:https://www.instagram.com/techtualtalk/ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro02:35 Interview Etiquette Basics08:04 Stryker Breach Update16:32 Crunchyroll Data Breach19:15 Aura Sponsor Break21:49 Threads Culture Debate27:18 Stanford AI Advice Warning32:41 Dream Big TikTok React38:27 Meta Child Safety Verdicts46:17 FBI Director Gmail Hack52:18 FCC Bans Foreign Routers55:21 Help Desk Career Breakout01:04:22 Deepfakes In Hiring01:05:39 Accidental Cyberattack Reddit01:13:38 Pen Testing Vs Red Team01:16:38 Rapid Fire Pop Culture01:19:44 Black Men and Corporate Trauma01:28:44 AI Drug Discovery Breakthrough01:32:46 DEI Hire and Bias Talk01:50:06 Lockheed Martin Breach Fallout01:54:04 Online Degrees and WGU Reality01:59:29 Birthdays and Closing Out 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! :) 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5264874367352832

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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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  • Creator
    The TechTual Talk
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    217
  • Rating
    Explicit
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