The Bid Picture with Bidemi Ologunde

In recent years, criminals worldwide have increasingly targeted cryptocurrency executives and investors with kidnappings, physical threats, extortion, and even "virtual" coercion schemes. In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde examined global patterns since 2020, highlighting confirmed cases, tactics, organized crime links, geopolitical and market factors, and the protective measures emer...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde explored how state-sponsored influence operations intersect with the exploitative outsourcing of digital labor—such as social media content moderation, data labeling, and click-work—to low-wage workers in poor conditions across Africa between 2015 and 2025. The analysis draws on insights from academic research, investigative journalism, policy studies, and int...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde examined the decade-long deception that placed North Korean operatives in the heart of Western companies

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Jay Trinckes , the Data Protection Officer and CISO at Thoropass . During the conversation, Jay broke down why many organizations still rely on reactive measures despite claiming to be proactive. The conversation also touched on the biggest misconceptions about proactive security and how companies can get it right.

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Patrika Alis Cheston , an innovative entrepreneur with expertise in marketing for the tech, tourism and events industries. She recently relaunched her podcast, Destination: Journey, which focuses on creative, responsible travel for a variety of budgets. You can find Patrika on her website and on Instagram .

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde talked about the ghost students draining the U.S. financial aid system.

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde talked about how AI shortcuts, opioid pills, and gambling apps are reshaping adolescence.

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde talked about how digital platforms can be exploited for illicit activities. One alarming trend is the rise of opioid misuse among teenagers, facilitated by social media platforms.

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde talked about the national security risks of encrypted messaging — highlighting policy gaps and some suggested remedies.

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Craig Taylor , Co-Founder and CEO of CyberHoot. They explored how CyberHoot helps businesses manage cyber risks and improve cyber literacy with tools that are smart, simple, and human-focused. Craig explained how CyberHoot supports small businesses who often face big cybersecurity challenges with limited resources. Their platform skips passwords and...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Aaron Mello , a Cybersecurity Manager at Applied Tech, a managed IT and security services provider. The conversation touched on Aaron's career track and journey into cybersecurity, how he prioritizes skill development, some of his thoughts on AI in cybersecurity, cybersecurity education, and the relationship between hands-on experience and cert...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde talked about how the tech industry's obsession with artificial intelligence is creating a workforce crisis.

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with May Brooks-Kempler , a cybersecurity educator, entrepreneur, and consultant. In this episode, May shares her insights into what cybersecurity is and isn't, how to build a successful cybersecurity career, the mindset and skills necessary to thrive within cybersecurity, what led her to build an online cybersecurity community of over 27,000 member...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Murphy John , the Ecosystem Development & Growth Manager at StorX Network (Powered by XDC) . The conversation touched on StorX Networks' mission to provide users with the most privacy focused storage and backup service. StorX Network is an Open Source, Censorship Resistant Decentralized Cloud Storage Network, used primarily for storing crit...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Saaim Khan , the Founder and Managing Director at Cyber Matters . The conversation explored what cybersecurity compliance is and isn't, how to effectively leverage cybersecurity for business growth, streamlining cybersecurity compliance programs for efficiency, integrating cybersecurity into startup culture (built-in, not bolted on), practical...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Wendi Walker , a Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst at IHG Hotels & Resorts. The conversation touched on Wendi's journey into cyber threat intelligence from her military and traditional intelligence background. She shared insights from her time at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and working on various federal and state law enforce...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Melinda Nevala , a digital privacy advocate and the Marketing Director at Medcurity . The conversation touched on how aware individuals are of the several ways their data is being collected and used daily without their consent; how data brokers claim to anonymize data, yet these data can often be easily re-identified; what the Texas Attorney General...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde talked about why, in January 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged Mr. Scott Mason and his companies with misappropriating more than $20 million from at least 13 advisory clients, some of which included his family members and long time friends.

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde talked about how food and grocery delivery apps have undeniably transformed our dining and shopping habits, offering unparalleled convenience. However, this shift raises concerns about potential health implications, particularly regarding weight gain and overall well-being.

Click here to enroll in the Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) course. Use promo code TBPSALE for 20% off before January 31, 2025. In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde talked about some recent AI news.

Click here to enroll in the Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) course. Use promo code TBPSALE for 20% off before January 31, 2025. In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Greg Ross-Munro , a third generation programmer, and the founder and CEO of Sourcetoad , a custom enterprise software engineering firm with offices in the USA and Australia. Sourcetoad&apo...

Click here to enroll in the Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) course. Use promo code TBPSALE for 20% off before January 31, 2025. In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Michele Rigby Assad , a former CIA counterterrorism officer, acclaimed author, keynote speaker, and corporate consultant. Together, they delve into Michele’s expertise in Human Intelligenc...

Click here to enroll in the Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) course. Use promo code TBPSALE for 20% off before January 31, 2025. In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed some of the U.S. federal investigations involving cybersecurity incidents in December 2024. Part 1: Cyberstalking, Extortion, and Conspiracy to Commit Extortion - Fred and Doreen Mastroiann...

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde talked about the recent drone incident at Vandenberg Space Force Base.

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde talked about the dark web, its history, how to access it, the legal and illegal activities there, how cryptocurrency supports illegal actions, and how law enforcement is fighting back.