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/techtuaulconsultingjoin 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/@cybershortieeeFollow 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

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/techtuaulconsultingjoin 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/@cybershortieeeFollow 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

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/@cybershortieeeFollow 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 FollowFTC 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! :)

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/techtuaulconsultingjoin 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/@cybershortieeeFollow 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

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 moresit 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/@cybershortieeeFollow 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 PivotFTC 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! :)

n this high-stakes episode of TechTual Talk, hosts Henri Davis and Cyber Shorty dive into a week of massive security failures and national security crises. They break down the shocking news of Iranian hackers targeting FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal data and the alleged 375TB data breach at Lockheed Martin, including stolen F-35 blueprints.Beyond the headlines, the duo tackles the "human" side of tech and career growth, offering raw advice on escaping the "help desk plantation" after six years and navigating the complex racial and gender wage gaps in corporate America.Key topics discussed:The Iran Cyber War: Why the FBI and Lockheed Martin breaches are part of a broader retaliatory strategy.The "Big Tobacco" Moment for Big Tech: Analyzing the landmark liability verdicts against Meta and YouTube regarding child safety and mental health.AI as a "Sycophant": A new Stanford study reveals why your favorite chatbot might be giving you biased, "feel-good" advice rather than the truth.Supp

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