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The cyber weekly
by Deogratius Okello, Josephine Olok and Angella Nabbanja
Cybersecurity and book review and how cybersecurity needs to be managed how to speak to a board and many more. If this is something in your ballpark. Join the club.
Episodes
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Fixing Broken SOC Operations with Lean Six Sigma
Welcome back to The Cyber Weekly! In this episode, Deo sits down with Kago Ezekiel Setshogo, a SOC Analyst at Augmenta Cybersecurity. Kago brings a rare and fascinating perspective to the table: combining Lean Six Sigma process engineering with hands-on SOC analysis to eliminate operational noise...
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Can You Trust Digital Forensics Tools? | Julian Derry on Digital Evidence
Can you trust a digital forensics tool simply because it displays results on a dashboard? Not according to digital forensics professional Julian Derry. In this episode of The Cyber Weekly, Julian joins Deo Okello to explain why investigators must go beyond graphical interfaces and independently...
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Stop Relying on Firewalls How an Engineer Defends Critical Financial Infrastructure 🔐
🎙️ Welcome to The Cyber Weekly Podcast! In this episode, Deo Okello sits down with Venuste Niyodusenga, Senior Network Engineer at the National Bank of Rwanda. He holds CISSP, CCSP, CCNP, PMP and AWS Solutions Architect Professional credentials and has a Master's from Carnegie Mellon University...
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From Fixing Printers to CISO: Grant Hughes' Unlikely Cybersecurity Journey
Ever feel stuck in a help desk role, wondering if cybersecurity is even reachable without a degree or years of "experience"? Grant Hughes was exactly there — until he sent one cold email that changed his career forever. In this episode of The Cyber Weekly Podcast, Grant Hughes (CISO at The…
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Why Most CISOs Don't Know What Their Business Actually Does
🚨 Most CISOs can explain every control on their stack but ask them what the business actually sells, and they go quiet. In this episode of The Cyber Weekly, Deo sits down with Jake Bernardes CISO at Gambit Security, ex-pen tester, chartered accountant, and a guy who learned Chinese and German...
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Why Most Cybersecurity Salespeople Fail (And How to Fix It)
In this episode of The Cyber Weekly Podcast, hosts Deogratius Okello and Angella Nabbanja sit down with Mădălin Bratu — General Manager and Founder of Sectio Aurea (operating under the brand Phi). Mădălin brings 20 years of experience across cybersecurity, governance, risk, and enterprise...
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Heather Reed - She Turned 5 Volunteers Into 75 Cybersecurity Ambassadors 🔐
Only 40% of her company completed the annual security awareness training. Human error was the #1 risk on the register. So she stopped writing policies and started recruiting people. 👥 In this episode of The Cyber Weekly Podcast, Deo Okello sits down with Heather Reed — cybersecurity leader…
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90 days from technical to IT risk professional
⚠️ One overlooked technical issue could become a major financial, operational or reputational crisis. But what exactly is IT risk, and why do organizations invest so much in managing it? In this episode of The Cyber Weekly Podcast, Deo Okello sits down with IT risk and security professional Peter...
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Your Business Is NOT Too Small to Be Hacked 🚨
Think your company is too small for cybercriminals to care about? Think again. 🚨 On this episode of The Cyber Weekly, cybersecurity leader and vCISO Brandon Krieger breaks down what businesses need to understand about cybersecurity right now. We discuss: 🔐 What a fractional vCISO actually does…
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The Unexpected Risks of Cloud Security That Experts Are Overlooking
Cybersecurity in the Cloud: The Hidden Threats and Future of Digital Defense If you’re managing cloud infrastructure or responsible for cybersecurity in a hybrid environment, overlooking emerging threats can leave your organization exposed before you even notice the gap. In this episode, Muhiire...
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🔐 From Floppy Disk Viruses to the SOC — 15 Years in Cybersecurity | Brett @ Cyber Weekly
🎙️ Cyber Weekly | Episode with Brett (@infosecbret) What turns a kid whose family PC got wrecked by a boot sector virus into a security professional with 15+ years in IT and a Master's in Information Assurance? In this episode, host Deo Okello sits down with Brett to trace that path — and to…
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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...
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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/...
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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…
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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…
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🎙️ 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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Securing the Ground and the Skies
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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TCW Episode 89: Cyber Masters
Summary In this conversation, Ebun Idowu shares her journey into cybersecurity, detailing her educational background, professional experiences, and insights gained along the way. She discusses the transition from being a master's student to working in a startup, the challenges faced in threat...
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TCW Episode 88: CTI
Summary In this episode of The Cyber Weekly, Mina Movahedi shares her journey in cybersecurity, emphasizing the importance of human judgment, continuous learning, and the challenges faced by women in the field. She discusses the role of cyber threat intelligence, emerging threats related to AI…
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TCW Episode 87: Cyber and AI
Summary In this episode of Cyber Weekly, Junior Williams shares his extensive background in technology and cybersecurity, discussing the evolution of his career from programming to digital forensics and AI research. He emphasizes the importance of balancing innovation with security, the impact of...
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TCW Episode 86: Cyber Volunteering
Summary The conversation explores the concept of cyber volunteering, where individuals use their digital skills to assist nonprofits in maintaining their cybersecurity. Zarc Okere emphasizes the importance of community support in helping organizations that lack the necessary resources to protect...
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TCW Episode 85: My journey to the tech space
Summary In this episode of Cyber Weekly, Deo Okello interviews John Kikubye, an IT audit service lead specializing in governance, risk management, and compliance. John shares his journey into cybersecurity, highlighting the importance of mentorship, continuous learning, and the vast opportunities...
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TCW Episode 84: From the Military to Freelance Cybersecurity
Summary In this episode, Hugh Shepherd Jr shares his extensive journey in cybersecurity, detailing his transition from military service to a successful freelance career. He discusses the importance of adaptability, continuous learning, and building relationships in the field. Hugh emphasizes the...
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TCW Episode 83: Cyber Sec Advisory Serianu
Summary In this episode of Cyber Weekly, Deo Okello interviews Martin Kamethu, a cybersecurity consultant at Serianu. Martin shares his journey into cybersecurity, discussing the various roles he has held and the importance of continuous learning. He emphasizes the need for effective…
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TCW Episode 81: Compliance Deep Dive
Show Notes Follow Satyajit https://www.linkedin.com/in/satyajit-turumella-0b87955a/ 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/...
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TCW Episode 80: ISACA Diary's
Summary This conversation explores the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, focusing on the insights gained from the East Africa Conference, the importance of risk management and ISO frameworks, and the challenges faced by women in the cybersecurity field. The speaker emphasizes the need for...
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TCW Episode 79: VP
Show notes ISACA Conference https://eainfosec.org/ Follow Eric https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-ssekiziyivu-6593a136 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...
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TCW Episode 78: Threats 101
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TCW Episode 77: All Hats
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TCW Episode 76: vCISO
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TCW Episode 75: Cyber mentor
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TCW Episode 74: IT Risk
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TCW Episode 73: CyberHero 101
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TCW Episode 72: ISOLUTIONS Review
Show notes Check out ISOLUTIONS https://www.isols.io/ Follow ISOLUTIONS https://www.linkedin.com/company/isolutions-associates-ltd/ Follow Sydney https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydney-wadadha-4a1642182 Like and Follow our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecyberweekly Like and Follow...
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TCW Episode 71: ICS 101
Show notes Dragos white paper on emerging threats https://onr.org.uk/our-expertise/our-research/emerging-cyber-security-and-information-assurance-threats-and-risks-for-the-civil-nuclear-sector/ 5 critical controls video https://hub.dragos.com/year-in-review-ot-lessons-learned-2025 Follow Dr.…
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TCW Episode 70: Cybermom
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TCW Episode 69:CISO Talk
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TCW Episode 68: Cyber Risk
Show notes Follow Bryan https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-baxter Join in on a webinar with Bryan https://www.iitpsa.org.za/event/fundamentals-matter-rethinking-cybersecurity-101-21-may-2025-an-iitpsa-sigcyber-webinar/ Like and Follow our LinkedIn page…
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TCW Episode 67: SOC Hunter
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TCW Episode 66: Chapter talk
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