The Bid Picture with Bidemi Ologunde

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with a long-time friend, Yabi Demissie , who works as an assistant director of alumni engagement at Emory University, as well as a professional photographer during her spare time. She shared how she was initially interested in Criminology at the University of South Florida, but after an emotional visit to a prison facility during her first year, she deci...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Crasis Zannah, a long-time friend, brother, and former colleague. He works as a penetration tester with Focal Point and has been one of the co-organizers of DC813, a hacking group based in the Tampa Bay area, of which I’m also a member. He shared how he became familiar with computers from a very early age, and then entered the information technology...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with a long-time friend, Vicky Qiu . Vicky has served in the U.S. Army for about ten years, first as a Patriot Missile operator while on active duty, and now as a Chaplain’s Assistant in the Army Reserves. She also works as a Senior Academic Advisor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, where she advises students, including military veterans. She has...

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. Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com . You can also get in touch on LinkedIn , Twitter , the Clubhouse app (@bid), and the Wisdom app (@bidemi). Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's latest book, Feet...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed how lost-item trackers such as the Apple AirTag work, and the security risks associated with them. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline in the U.S. by calling 1-800-799-7233, or by visiting www.thehotline.org , or by texting START to 88788. Please send questions, comments, and su...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Bridgette Boody , a good friend and former colleague. She shared the interestingly long route she took to transition into cybersecurity from her days of dealing poker. She started by attending physical security talks at NolaCon, an infosec conference, in 2016, then she volunteered at several cybersecurity conferences such as BSides, The Diana Initia...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Olayinka Ejirinde , a longtime friend and brother of almost 20 years. He spent 8 years in the U.S. Army as a Logistics and Supply Chain Specialist, and he also holds an MBA degree from the University of Dallas. He currently works as a cleared acquisitions specialist with SAIC, a government contractor that works closely with the U.S. Central Command...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed mass resignations, burnout, pay increases, employees taking their future into their own hands, an increasing preference for flexible hours, and five things to consider when looking for a new job. Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com . You can also get in touch on LinkedIn , Twitter , the Clubhouse app (@bid), a...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Tobi Babatunde , a friend, mentee, and former colleague. She shared how curiosity, networking, resilience, attention to detail, and having an analytical mindset prepared her for her first cybersecurity role in October 2020. She also mentioned how her family is a big motivation for her, what her typical workday looks like, and the interaction between...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed what happened in Crimea back in 2014, the context of Russia’s President Putin’s actions regarding Ukraine, the demands that have been made by both Russia and Ukraine, the divisions among leaders of Western countries regarding how to handle the Russia/Ukraine situation, and the potential cybersecurity consequences of a likely Russian invasion of Ukrai...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Staff Sergeant Oyeteju Oyewo (U.S. Army). We spoke about how he immigrated to the U.S. in 2015 and then enlisted in the Army two years later as a CBRN Specialist. We discussed a wide range of topics, including techniques for using social media securely, the potential impacts of the metaverse on society and human interactions, advice for anyone seeki...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed the downward trend in religion in the U.S. since 2009; how churches and religious services have changed since the pandemic began, and how some churches are using data analytics to target potential worshippers. Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com . You can also get in touch on LinkedIn , Twitter , the Clubhouse...

Hello, it’s me,  Bidemi Ologunde . Thank you for pressing play—whether you’re a longtime subscriber, a new follower, or you found The Bid Picture Podcast because someone shared an episode with you. It truly means the world. Every single listen reminds me why I started on January 11, 2021—and how this little idea has grown to reach 193 countries. My mission is simple: help you build a healthier rel...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed how a recent human rights law passed in the U.S. led to boycotts of Walmart stores in China and citations by Chinese market regulators that Walmart had violated China’s cybersecurity law. Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com . You can also get in touch on LinkedIn , Twitter , the Clubhouse app (@bid), and the W...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed China’s increasing use of security through obscurity – basically trying to achieve a competitive and strategic advantage by making it more challenging for foreign entities to see data on Chinese companies and citizens. Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com . You can also get in touch on LinkedIn , Twitter , the...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed a very recent phenomenon where social media appears to be providing a new way for psychological disorders to spread quickly around the world; and also some expert recommendations by doctors and other mental health professionals on what parents can do if they observe their teenagers exhibiting some behaviors due to what they were exposed to on social...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed a relatively new and yet unpopular form of cyberbullying that is happening on social media in schools all over the country, which has led to fights, social rejection, mental breakdowns, and in some cases, self-harm. Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com . You can also get in touch on LinkedIn , Twitter , the Clu...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed the impact of the upcoming rollout of 5G wireless service across the country on the average individual, by carriers that have spent and earmarked billions of dollars on this new technology. Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com . You can also get in touch on LinkedIn , Twitter , the Clubhouse app (@bid), and the...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed the concept of negativity bias on social media and how we can maintain a healthy balance, in terms of time spent on apps and the total number of platforms. Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com . You can also get in touch on LinkedIn , Twitter , the Clubhouse app (@bid), and the Wisdom app (@bidemi). Check out h...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed how companies are taking matters into their own hands after tech giants and governments all over the world put a squeeze on the flow of customer data on internet platforms such as social media, online banking, and others. Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com . You can also get in touch on LinkedIn , Twitter , t...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed the role of social media in the recent series of mass lootings that are happening all over the U.S., plus a deep dive into some organized crime rings that used online shopping sites to sell stolen goods, but were recently busted by law enforcement officials. Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com . You can also g...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Adeola Olagunju , a longtime friend and professional visual artist who works across different media – primarily photography and video. We talked about how her relationship with art began while growing up in Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria; her journey into professional art which actually began when she initially tried to study engineering at LAUTECH;...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed how companies are racing and competing with one another to carve up their respective shares of the metaverse. Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com . You can also get in touch on LinkedIn , Twitter , the Clubhouse app (@bid), and the Wisdom app (@bidemi). Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's latest book, Feet o...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed the controversial collection, sale, and use of cellphone data for marketing, advertising, law enforcement investigations, and even national security. Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com . You can also get in touch on LinkedIn , Twitter , the Clubhouse app (@bid), and the Wisdom app (@bidemi). Check out host Bi...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed the circumstances surrounding the Chinese government's recent decision to consider Tesla vehicles as intelligence collection tools. Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com . You can also get in touch on LinkedIn , Twitter , the Clubhouse app (@bid), and the Wisdom app (@bidemi). Check out host Bidemi Ologunde...