The Bid Picture with Bidemi Ologunde

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed the imminent end of an era of carefree spending at Netflix, the declining growth of its subscriber base, and a crackdown on password sharing by Netflix freeloaders, which let’s face it, we all know who they are. Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's other creative outlets on LinkTree.

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Demi Oladipo . She shared how she is navigating her ongoing transition into cybersecurity through self-learning driven by curiosity and determination. She also shared effective networking tips on groups like Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) and sites like LinkedIn. She also shared some advice for anyone trying to enter cybersecurity and some things sh...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed Meta’s introduction of a new way for people to connect, called WhatsApp Communities, and a crucial update regarding its rollout in Brazil. Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's other creative outlets on LinkTree.

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed secondary effects of the pandemic on workplace cultures, such as the rise of off-site meetings, and new risks to banks and landlords due to expiring office leases. Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's latest book, Feet of Clay: Democracy, Democratic Values & Destructive Influences , available on Amazon, eBay, and Barnes & Noble. 

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Funke Kola-Amodu , a longtime friend. The conversation started with some fun ice breakers and then an analysis of some pros and cons of social media in terms of its impact on raising children in the diaspora, positive and negative effects on self-esteem, helping law enforcement officers catch cybercriminals, preference falsification, social comparis...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Parneille Walker , a longtime friend, and veteran of Hollywood's TV & film industry. The conversation started with a series of fun and insightful ice breakers, such as the first jobs on their resumes, how friends and family members would describe them, the most-used apps on their phones, their first-ever social media platforms, and more. Th...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed the not-so-new concept of Web3 and provided some thoughts about its security and privacy. Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's latest book, Feet of Clay: Democracy, Democratic Values & Destructive Influences , available on Amazon, eBay, and Barnes & Noble. 

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed where tech jobs are surprisingly springing up in the U.S., and the two states that are leading those job gains. Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's latest book, Feet of Clay: Democracy, Democratic Values & Destructive Influences , available on Amazon, eBay, and Barnes & Noble. 

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed the case of Jamie Petrone, who recently pleaded guilty to fraud and tax offenses related to her theft of $40 million in computer and electronic hardware from the Yale University School of Medicine where she was employed. Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's latest book, Feet of Clay: Democracy, Democratic Values & Destructive Influences , availa...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Dr. Shannon Cataldo , a chiropractic doctor. The discussion began with insightful ice breakers such as something they would never pay extra for, how their friends and family members would describe them, the first jobs on their resume, and more. They talked about the benefits and disadvantages of social media in terms of boosting work-related engagem...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed the consequences of Russia’s plans to insulate its economy from Western financial pressure by building an autonomous domestic payment system and a sovereign internet. The episode wrapped up with an update on a suspected Russian attack on a major internet and telecommunications service provider in Ukraine. Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's latest...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with his brother-in-law, Dara Nafiu . Dara is a 3rd-year medical student at Carle Illinois College of Medicine. The conversation started with a series of interactive ice breakers, such as the first jobs on their resumes, how their friends and family members would describe them, the last TV shows they binged, the most used apps on their phones, the best c...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde addressed a listener’s email question regarding what exactly threat intelligence is and what a CTI analyst actually does. Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's latest book, Feet of Clay: Democracy, Democratic Values & Destructive Influences , available on Amazon, eBay, and Barnes & Noble.

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed recent updates to Instagram and Tinder and how TikTok is handling its increasing role in geopolitics. Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's latest book, Feet of Clay: Democracy, Democratic Values & Destructive Influences , available on Amazon, eBay, and Barnes & Noble. 

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed a relatively new threat group known as Lapsus$, a detailed timeline of their recent hacks and attacks, and some of the recently uncovered methods the group uses for initial access and privilege escalation. Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's latest book, Feet of Clay: Democracy, Democratic Values & Destructive Influences , available on Amazon,...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Mason Taylor , the CEO of a cybersecurity company called Better Safe Infosec . Mason shared how his interest in cybersecurity started very early as something innate, but then he combined that with some self-teaching, learning from others, and getting certifications. He shared the origins of his enthusiasm for the Linux operating system, and how he l...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed how technology is getting in the way of learning among young kids in middle school and high school. Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's latest book, Feet of Clay: Democracy, Democratic Values & Destructive Influences , available on Amazon, eBay, and Barnes & Noble. 

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed the role of politics in the security of mobile applications by looking at the case of YouTube and YouTube Kids. Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's latest book, Feet of Clay: Democracy, Democratic Values & Destructive Influences , available on Amazon, eBay, and Barnes & Noble. 

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed what looks like the future of work, in terms of work flexibility, new forms of hiring, new ways of managing meetings, and so on. Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's latest book, Feet of Clay: Democracy, Democratic Values & Destructive Influences , available on Amazon, eBay, and Barnes & Noble. 

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Nermin Amin , an Analytical Development Associate at Iovance Biotherapeutics. Nermin talked about how she began her career in biotechnology; the comparison between experience and education in the biotechnology industry; some specific soft skills that have served her well so far in her career; the role of cybersecurity in biotechnology in terms of ph...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed the ongoing financial and economic crisis in Russia, how cryptocurrencies can be used to evade sanctions, what the U.S. government is doing about that, as well as private cryptocurrency exchanges. Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com . You can also get in touch on LinkedIn , Twitter , the Clubhouse app (@bid),...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed a relatively new development about a bulk surveillance program by an agency of the Department of Homeland Security that tracked the money transfer records of some Americans without a warrant. Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com . You can also get in touch on LinkedIn , Twitter , the Clubhouse app (@bid), and t...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde talked about how being on social media makes us vulnerable and what we can do about it; the nature of the complicated relationship between professional sports and social media; how social media is causing burnout and mental fatigue for musicians; U.S. prosecutors’ probe into the harm that social media platforms cause for kids. I wrapped up with parting thought...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde talked about how the pandemic has changed the nature of work in terms of job qualifications, applicants’ educational requirements, work experience, drug tests, background checks, so on. In addition, there is an emerging trend whereby more companies are seeking diverse tech teams based on all these factors. Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bi...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Stefany Velasquez , an investigations analyst at a cryptocurrency exchange platform. She shared how she initially enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Criminology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, but later switched her major to Fraud Examination, which is essentially Forensic Accounting. There, she quickly became fascinated with invest...