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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.

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  1. 227: Is Pretty Privilege REAL in IT?, US H-1B Visa Crackdown, In-Person Interviews Return?

    Support the show and join patreon for $2 a month: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Are you actually performing well at work, or are you on the verge of being surprised at your next review? In this clip from...

  2. 226: Ep. 222 | Is Your Degree Useless?, OpenAI Breaches Gov Systems, Should you Quit a $200K Stable Job?

    Support the show and join patreon for $2 a month: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In Episode 222, HD and CyberShortieee are back in the building after a two-week break to tackle federal breach chaos, rogue AI...

  3. 225: Are Trades Better Than Tech? Gen Z Work Debates, Claude Money & HBO Max Hack

    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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In Episode 221, HD goes solo dolo to cover Andrew Yang’s AI dividend...

  4. 224: Is Your Career Stagnating? Navigating Tech Shifts, Resume Gaps & AI Risks

    join patreon for $2 a month: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In Episode 220, HD and Cybershortieee break down an Iranian hacker group claiming credit for a Texas AT&T outage while the company points to cable...

  5. 223: GenZ vs Boomers on Student Debt, IDScan was hacked, 284M Records Stolen in McKesson Breach

    In Episode 219, HD and Cybershortieee dive into the massive 284M patient record McKesson healthcare breach, a dark web leak exposing 153M driver's licenses from IDScan, and X Money’s launch getting hit with mass password reset attacks. They unpack a heated Gen Z vs. Boomers debate on student debt...

  6. 222: Meta Pays $18B for Kids Data, Fake 49ers WR Scams $1.3M, Is Gen Z Soft?

    join patreon for $2 a month: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Description In Episode 218, HD and Cybershortieee dive into Meta’s landmark $18B settlement over kids' data, critical ServiceNow AI…

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  7. 221: CISSP w/ No Experience is USELESS?, Walmart FINALLY Adds Apple Pay, 100+ Apps Still Isn't Enough?

    Support the show and join patreon for $2 a month: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In episode 217, CyberShortieee and HD discuss backlash to the claim that Security+ can be more useful than CISSP early in a...

  8. 220: Anthropic Watermarking AI ?, North Koreans worked for US Government, Google PIxel 11

    Support the show and join patreon for $2 a month: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode, we break down the biggest tech and security headlines of the week: 🤖 Anthropic AI Watermarking: Anthropic...

  9. 219: Meta Hit w/ $942M Fine, Finance Execs getting extorted for 10Ms , Job Market isn't dead?

    Support the show and join patreon for $2 a month: https://patreon.com/techtualchatter ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Why are phone scammers extorting $10M from top financial execs—and how did a voice phishing call bypass Levi’s security...

  10. 218: Google Exposed Claude Chats , OpenAI vs HuggingFace, Brinks Security gets hacked?

    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In episode 214 of The Techtual Talk, hosts HD and CyberShortieee discuss campus culture and professionalism while reacting to Tuskegee University’s new dress code restricting items like bonnets, durags, house...

  11. 217: $137k Job Scam Exposed, Iran Hacking US Water Grid, OpenAI Security Breach

    Go to our sponsor https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/ to get help with your cyber career ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Why are fake $137k entry-level cyber jobs taking over LinkedIn? In this episode of The TechTual Talk, HD exposes a...

  12. 216: Coca-Cola Hack, Apple's Secret Zero-Day, Why Gen Z Loses Job Offers

    Go to our sponsor https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/ to get help with your cyber career ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Why is Coca-Cola shutting down US factories? In this episode of The TechTual Talk, we break down the sudden...

  13. 215: Why is Apple suing OpenAI?

    Go to our sponsor ttps://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/ to get help with your cyber career ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of The TechTual Talk, we break down the high-stakes corporate legal battle that is shaking up the...

  14. 214: The First AI Ransomware Attack, 3 Million Texas IDs Stolen & Fake Zoom Interview Hack?

    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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Welcome back to The Techtual Talk! This week, HD and @Cybershortieee dive...

  15. 213: Day in the Life of a Chief Information Security Officer

    Start your linux career and change your life here: https://yellowtail.tech/henri-davis/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join Vice President of Customer Security Officer Program (CSO) at Microsoft Nicole Darden Ford on The TechTual Talk as she...

  16. 212: How to Build a Six-Figure Tech Career Using Linux

    Start your linux career and change your life here: https://yellowtail.tech/henri-davis/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode, host HD sits down with Jubee Vilceus, CEO of Yellowtail Tech and Red Hat Certified Professional, to break...

  17. 211: 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…

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  18. 210: 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...

  19. 209: 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...

  20. 208: 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....

  21. 207: 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…

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  22. 206: 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...

  23. 205: 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…

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  24. 204: 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…

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  25. ep. 203 Iranian hackers Just DELETED Stryker: The Scariest Cyber Attack of 2026.

    Get into cybersecurity here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of the Techtual Talk podcast, HD and Cybershortieee cover major cyber stories including a pro-Iran “wiper” attack claim...

  26. Ep. 202 Why Gen Z is getting FIRED, Capella's Master Degree in 36 days, $300k Cyber Jobs

    Get into cybersecurity here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of The TechTual Talk, HD & @Cybershortieee debate Gen Z workplace readiness ,major cyber and tech stories including the…

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  27. Ep. 201 Why Jack Dorsey Just Fired 4,000 People (And Who Is Next) |

    Get into cybersecurity here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This episode of The TechTual Talk covers cybersecurity news and trends, featuring lively discussions between HD and Cybershortieee. Key...

  28. 200: Ep. 200 What Amazon & Meta Aren’t Telling You About Layoffs

    Get into Cybersecurity here: https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This episode of The TechTual Talk covers the massive Amazon tech layoffs in 2026, the Ring doorbell fiasco, Tips from HR, Epstein hackers,...

  29. From College Dropout to $500k AWS Cloud Engineer

    get into the cloud here: https://thetechtualtalk.com/apexinstitute ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This episode of The TechTual Talk features Adetayo Ibijemilusi , who shares his inspiring journey from dropping out of nursing school to building…

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  30. What Recruiters Really Think: Resumes, AI, and Job Search Myths Uncovered

    Get into cybersecurity here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/sessions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This episode of The TechTual Talk features HD and recruiter Nate Wylie, diving into what recruiters really think about resumes, the…

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  31. 199: Episode 199 Ex Intel Employee stole 18,000 files, Top Breaches of 2025, Career Advice for your 30s

    Get into cybersecurity here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/57 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This episode of The TechTual Talk covers New Year plans, tech gear choices, the pros and cons of GM dropping Apple CarPlay and Android...

  32. 198: Ep. 198 Breaking Into Security: Helpdesk Roots, GovTech Woes, and Red Team Dreams

    Get into cybersecurity here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/57 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This episode of The TechTual Talk features Lee Clayton sharing his career journey from helpdesk to pentester. HD and Lee Clayton…

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  33. 197: Episode 197 Would you Return to Office for a $250k Salary?

    Get into cybersecurity here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/57 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of The TechTual Talk HD and CyberShortieee dive deep into money, tech, and career growth. They cover negotiation tips,...

  34. IT Helpdesk helped him become a Cyber Security Analyst(in 2025)

    Check out our Sponsor SNHU to learn more about their cybersecurity degree program https://snhu.edu/techtual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of The TechTual Talk, hosts HD and guest Kwentin discuss neurodivergence in…

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  35. Ep. 196 CrowdStrike's Insider Threat Problem, $140k Student Loan Debt, and Phishing Attacks

    Get into cybersecurity here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/57 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of The TechTual Talk, HD and CyberShortieee dive into cybersecurity news and insights, focusing on topics like phishing...

  36. Episode 195 Cloudflare’s Outage, DoorDash hacked, Nvidia $57B revenue, and Tech Career Crashouts

    Get into cybersecurity here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/57 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode, HD and CyberShortieee dive into everything from navigating IT career moves and salary negotiation, to analyzing the...

  37. Ep. 194 AfroTech Recap, Amazon Layoffs, Business Casual

    Book your cyber consultation here: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of The TechTual Talk, HD and Cybershortieee recap AfroTech and share insights on networking, business casual dress…

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  38. Ep. 192 How we got into Cyber Security (tips for newbies)

    Get your ticket to the BlackGirlsHack Gala here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/rise-and-reign-a-blackgirlshack-celebration In this episode, HD and co-host Cyber Shorty dive into their personal cybersecurity journeys, tackling the challenges newcomers face in the job market, and offering...

  39. 191: Ep. 191 Why Women love AI and not Men

    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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of The Techtual Talk, kicking off Cybersecurity Awareness...

  40. 190: Ep 190 Why getting a job feels impossible right now

    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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of The TechTual Talk, HD discusses the challenges and...

  41. Ep. 189 Do College Universities need AI for Graduate Success?

    Book your cyber consultation here: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ IIn this episode of The TechTual Talk, hosts Henri and Cybershortieee chat with Leander Howard, CMO of Write Sea. They discuss Leander’s...

  42. 188: Ep. 188 Are GRC Analyst roles dead, is GRC engineering the future, tech startups

    Book your cyber consultation here: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of The TechTual Talk, HD chats with AJ Yawn and GRC practitioner Abdie Mohamed about the evolving field of Governance,...

  43. 187: Episode 187 Cyber Security Engineers, Advanced Degrees, & Security Awareness

    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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of The TechTual Talk, Dr. Jeree Spicer returns to share…

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  44. 186: Ep. 186 The Honest Truth about Security+, Govtech, & working helpdesk Ft. Symone Beez

    book one on one time with me here: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of The TechTual Talk, @symonebeez shares her real journey into tech, dispels common misconceptions about breaking into…

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  45. 185: Ep. 185 IT Helpdesk helped Triple his income

    Learn how you can work with me one on one to secure a $90K+ cybersecurity role: https://techtualconsulting.tech/video-training ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of The TechTual Talk, HD interviews Tavis Mitchell, a former coaching...

  46. 184: Ep.184 Cyber News: PaloAlto buys CyberArk,Tea App Hacked again, Tech Women leave TikTok

    Book a call here: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of The TechTual Talk HD and Cybershortieee cover the Tea app new hack, where private messages were leaked. They also discuss paloalto $25...

  47. 183: Ep. 183 The Tea App Data Breach: Millenial Managers, Sam Altman on ChatGPT Legal Protection

    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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Welcome back to another episode of The TechTual Talk! In today’s episode,...

  48. 182: Ep. 182 Mastering Cloud Careers: Real Talk on Help Desk, DevOps, and Tech Interview Strategies

    Learn how to get into the cloud here https://skool.com/cloudtechexec ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of The TechTual Talk, host HD interviews Mr. CJ (CloudTech Exec), who shares his journey from the Virgin Islands to a career in...

  49. 181: Ep. 181 Tech Job Market: Data Roles, Cloud Engineering, AI Strategy, and Career Growth

    Check out our Sponsor SNHU to learn more about their cybersecurity degree program https://snhu.edu/techtual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of The TechTual Talk, hosts HD and Cybershortieee chat with guest Kierra Dotson, the…

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  50. 180: Ep. 180 Discover Six-Figure Career Opportunities in Energy (Pivot Now)

    Learn how you can work with me one on one to secure a $90K+ cybersecurity role: https://techtualconsulting.tech/video-training ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of The TechTual Talk, hosts HD interviews Shalaya Morissette, a…

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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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