Christopher Okpala
Tech Woke
Join us as we demystify the tech landscape, offer guidance on educational pathways, and showcase inspirational stories of individuals who have successfully transitioned into tech careers. We address challenges, celebrate triumphs, and equip you with the knowledge and motivation to take your first steps or advance further in the tech world.
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Christopher Okpala
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Último episodio
10 de jul. de 2026
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Episodios
The Only Place to Practice Real RMF Before You Get the Job 10.07.2026 55:36
Check out RMF Lab: https://rmfpro.ai/ 🚨 Want to break into DoD cybersecurity but don't have eMASS experience? Gain hands on experience with RMF Academy eMASS Lab Access and build the confidence employers are looking for. Link below 👇 https://www.rmfacademy.io/courses/RMF... 🚀 Ready to break into DoD cybersecurity? RMF Academy gives you the hands on training, practical resources, and real wo...
How to Get Hired as a Cloud Engineer in 2026 (Step-by-Step Roadmap) 17.06.2026 53:43
RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Free Break into cybersecurity guide: https://www.rmfacademy.io/products/digital_downloads/breaking-into-cybersecurity Decription: In this episode of the Tech Woke Podcast, Christopher Okpala sits down with cloud engineer and content creator Jhante Henderson to discuss how aspiring technology professionals can break into cloud engineering and position themsel...
How to Break Into FedRAMP & Cloud Compliance in 2026 10.06.2026 54:28
RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:18 From NSA Engineer to Cybersecurity Entrepreneur 02:12 How Ajay Got Started in RMF 03:30 Building a FedRAMP Business 04:06 Starting a Cybersecurity Company 08:28 Career Advice for Cybersecurity Professionals 12:45 What a FedRAMP Engineering Company Does 15:24 How Companies Prepare for FedRAMP 19:45 FedRAMP Explained 23:52 Common...
How to Build a Successful Business in Tech Without a Huge Team 03.06.2026 46:44
RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction & Meet Richard Tarity 00:53 From Warehouse Worker to Tech Entrepreneur 02:30 Breaking Into the Technology Industry 03:21 Why Companies Make Bad Technology Decisions 05:15 The Biggest Mistake Leaders Make During Digital Transformation 07:18 Why End Users Are Often Ignored in Tech Projects 09:30 How Poor Communication Kills T...
GRC vs RMF Explained: Which Cybersecurity Path Should You Learn? 23.05.2026 58:38
RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Trying to break into cybersecurity but confused about GRC vs RMF? Everybody online says “get into GRC,” but most people never explain how different these paths actually are. In this live Tech Woke conversation, we break down: • What GRC actually is • What RMF really looks like in the real world • Federal vs commercial cybersecurity careers • Which path is be...
The Future of Cybersecurity Compliance (RMF Explained) 17.05.2026 1:46:55
RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Video Description: Cybersecurity compliance is changing fast. AI, cloud computing, automation, DevSecOps, and continuous monitoring are reshaping what RMF and compliance work actually look like in real environments. In this live conversation, we’ll break down the future of RMF, cybersecurity compliance, and the skills professionals need to stay relevant in 2...
How to Get a GRC Job in Cybersecurity (No Experience Needed) 15.05.2026 54:18
RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:12 Meet Peju Adedeji – GRC & Cybersecurity Audit Expert 03:45 What Is Cybersecurity Audit & GRC? (Beginner Breakdown) 07:28 Why So Many People Overlook GRC Careers 11:10 Fastest Way to Break Into GRC With No Experience 15:42 Certifications vs Real Skills (CISA, CISM, Security+) 20:30 Why Certifications Alone Won’t Get You H...
How To Become a Project Manager In 2026 (No Expeerience Guide) 06.05.2026 53:11
RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Timestamps: 00:00 Role of a project manager 05:22 Understanding system development stages 09:09 Managing personal life projects 11:10 Project management and event planning 15:00 Getting a PMP Certification 17:36 Applying educational and work experience 22:35 Discussing pay transparency benefits 25:08 Day-to-day as a project manager 27:09 Explaining software...
How to Break Into Threat Hunting (No Experience Roadmap) 22.04.2026 31:49
Join ECA Cyber Range: https://www.skool.com/eca-cyber-range-4625/about?ref=ec3abb3a3b014ed2a08e060ef406fb98 RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Timestamps: 00:00 Chris's early career struggles 04:28 Explaining SIM systems basics 09:07 Daily routine in cybersecurity job 10:20 Understanding backend log generation 15:12 Skills and...
How to Break Into Software Engineering in 2026 (No Experience, Real Roadmap) 08.04.2026 50:07
RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Timestamp: 00:00 Why I started RMF Academy 04:54 Self-taught coding success story 08:50 AI making problem-solving easier 11:10 Getting started in tech careers 14:55 Tech job perks and realities 18:23 Starting out as a full-stack engineer 21:54 Day-to-day as a full stack engineer 22:22 Day-to-day a...
How to Break Into GovTech Cybersecurity (What Nobody Tells You) 19.03.2026 48:59
RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Rate This Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Timestamps: 00:00 "Mastering RMF Execution" 06:44 "Getting Sponsored for Clearance" 09:05 "Certifications: Value and Limitations" 12:24 "Keys to Successful Hiring" 15:38 Lessons From Early Jobs 18:29 "Cyber...
Why Most People Don’t Get Tech Jobs (Recruiter Explains the Truth) 12.03.2026 1:07:38
RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Rate This Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Timestamp:: 00:00 "Non-Traditional Path Into Tech" 09:25 "Leaving the Stoop" 13:21 "Evolution of Job Recruiting Platforms" 16:14 "Recruiter Skills and Hiring Needs" 22:15 Recruitment Funnel Explained 26:40 Recr...
Cloud Security Isn’t Entry-Level… Here’s How Beginners Actually Get In 04.03.2026 46:56
RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Rate This Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Timestamp: 00:00 "Master RMF for Cybersecurity" 04:12 From Basketball to Computer Science 07:34 "Training Program Commitment" 11:05 "Passion Through Process and Community" 13:26 Post-Internship Job Struggles 15:37 "...
Is RMF Broken? The Real Reason ATOs Keep Getting Delayed 26.02.2026 51:21
RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Check out Openrmf: https://www.soteriasoft.com/products/openrmf-professional.html Timestamps: 00:00 "Mastering RMF Real-World Skills" 04:24 From Help Desk to Cybersecurity 07:10 "Understanding Frameworks and Perspectives" 09:50 "Breaking Down IT Misconceptions" 14:31 Improv...
How to Break Into Cloud Security in 2026 18.02.2026 49:50
RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Timestamps: 00:00 "Master RMF Execution Skills" 05:22 "Career Uncertainty and Next Steps" 08:50 Evaluating Cybersecurity Degree Programs 11:21 From Job Quit to SOC Internship 12:42 Cybersecurity Projects and Insights 16:29 Vulnerability Management and Team Grading 21:08 Workplace C...
How to Get Into Cybersecurity in 2026 With No Experience 12.02.2026 50:15
RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Guest Information: 🔗 https://solo.to/intelwave 🔗 https://www.skool.com/intelwave-3354/about Timestamp: 00:00 "Mastering RMF for Cybersecurity" 04:04 "Proving Skills Over Credentials" 07:33 Cybersecurity Career Prep Insights 10:51 Intentional Networking for Cybersecurity Success 1...
Breaking Into Cybersecurity: Career Roadmaps and Training Insights with Jason Dion 28.01.2026 57:30
RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Jason Dion Free Book: https://tldrcybersecurity.com/subscribe Timestamp: 00:00 "Exam Questions: Wording Matters" 04:32 "Roadmap to Becoming a Hacker" 08:01 "Is Pen Testing Right?" 10:14 Simplifying Complex Tech Concepts 15:17 "Mastering NIST Cybersecurity Framework"...
How to Break Into Federal Cybersecurity With No Experience 21.01.2026 51:00
RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Timestamp: 00:00 "Appreciation for Sharing Opportunities" 05:01 "RMF and GRC Job Outlook" 07:00 AI: Adaptation Over Replacement 11:10 "Preparing for Quantum Future" 13:54 "AI, Innovation, and Uncertainty" 17:10 "Verify AI-Generated Information Carefully" 20:...
How to Break Into Health Tech Without Any Experience 14.01.2026 43:58
RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Timestamp: 00:00 "Preventing Fraud with Proactive Security" 03:49 "Technically Inclined from Childhood" 08:57 "Post-College Doubts and Regrets" 12:14 "First Internship Experience" 14:50 "Internship Experiences and Career Decision" 17:23 "From Developer t...
How to Break Into AI Governance Without Any Experience 09.01.2026 46:09
RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Timestamp: 00:00 "Mastering Real-World Cybersecurity Skills" 03:24 "AI: Opportunities and Challenges" 08:34 "Managing AI Usage and Security" 09:59 AI Frameworks and Usage Standards 15:42 "AI Chatbots: Build with Purpose" 19:14 AI as a Writing and Analysis Tool 22:51...
Unlocking AI for Wealth: Practical Tips to Scale Your Business and Life 10.12.2025 41:07
RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Timestamps: 00:00 "RMF Academy: Real-World Cybersecurity" 04:56 AI Revolution Across Industries 07:08 "AI Revolution in Search Tools" 09:50 AI Simplifies Unity Camera Control 12:45 AI-Driven Marketing Revolution 17:59 "Leveraging Tech for Business Growth" 21:16 "Automat...
From High School to Cybersecurity Analyst at 17 04.12.2025 42:04
RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Time stamps: 00:00 Passion for Tech and Cybersecurity 03:40 Cybersecurity Mentorship Sparked Interest 08:45 SOC: First Line of Defense 12:24 Essential Cybersecurity Tools Overview 14:57 "Building Your Personal Brand" 18:46 "Embracing Growth and Experience" 21:54 Security Operations...
GRC Is Changing | What You MUST Learn to Stay Competitive (SCA-R Explains) 19.11.2025 47:03
RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Time stamps: 00:00 "Prime Time, Giving, and Growth" 04:06 Security Control Assessor Role 07:27 System Validation and Risk Assessment 11:07 "Understanding ATO Packages" 14:57 "Navigating Stakeholder-Driven Decision Making" 18:08 Cloud Service Models & FedRAMP Overview 19...
How AI Is Transforming the Federal Government 12.11.2025 41:59
Tech Woke LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-okpala-413565158/ RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Timestamps: 00:00 "Mastering RMF & Cyber Skills" 03:19 Berkeley Political Data Analysis Journey 07:42 General AI vs Generative AI 10:05 Generative AI's Impact on Government 14:32 AI Testing Framework Init...
Breaking Into GRC Engineering: Insights, Automation, and Careers 05.11.2025 55:54
Tech Woke LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-okpala-413565158/ RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Timestamps: 00:00 "Mastering Real-World RMF Skills" 03:57 From Military to GRC Leadership 08:40 "Rethinking GRC Through Engineering" 12:03 "Start Small for Better Security" 14:34 "Users, Not S...
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