TEK or DIE

I may not know much about actual demons, but personal demons? I know them well—the way they sabotage our goals, damage relationships, and take a toll on our health. We've been taught to conquer these dark forces with extreme prejudice, but what if there’s a better way? What if, instead of enemies, our personal demons are misunderstood companions trying to help us through tough situations?

Join me as we explore a new approach to...

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Are you tired of feeling trapped, undervalued, and underpaid? 

Are you exhausted from living a life that doesn't align with your passions and purpose? 

If you're stuck in the darkest hour of your life, feeling hopeless and desperate for change, this episode is your w...

Are you struggling to understand key networking and security concepts that you need to pass the CompTIA SY0-701 Security+ exam? 

Do you want to get to the point where you are confident enough to take and pass the CompTIA Security+ exam? 

In this in-depth tutorial, I break down three possible CompTIA SY0-701 exam question types that address concepts you can expect including: 

1. Implementing Secure Remote ...

Struggling with CompTIA Security+ exam questions? 

You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m going to walk you through a couple of questions you might see on the Security+ SY0-701 exam that test your knowledge of how to improve back-end scalability, and how a pentester moves within a network after compromising a server.

I’ll break down the right answers and explain why each option works or doesn’t. By the end, you’ll know how ...

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Studying for the Security+ SY0-701 exam? Here is a quick exam question breakdown I’ve put together for you. 💯 

It’s focused on easy explanations for concepts like; 

• key stretching (objective 1.4),
• salting (objective 1.4),
• and Extensible Authentication Protocol Extensible (objective 3.2).

Also, I have a quick breakdown on how I approach those pesky firewall questions.

Here is the firewall question I'm talking a...

If you’re thinking about joining a coding bootcamp, then this episode is for you.

My guest for this episode is Ramone Smith, a Certified Digital Career Strategist. Ramone has experience in providing career coaching and job search services for technical bootcamp students and alumni. He has worked as a career coach, and job search consultant in various technical bootcamps such as Springboard, Udacity, and Flatiron School. He...

Renita and I had a late night conversation about how these corporations are removing remote work in the quest to gain complete control of our time. 
 
Renita Rhodes is a Vice President, Audit Manager in Cyber Security for a well-known worldwide bank, supporting the coverage of the bank’s core Cybersecurity controls.

She supports coverage in areas such as

- Cyber Threat Fusion Center,
- Data Loss Prote...

Renita and I had a blunt discussion about what to look out for when evaluating a course offered by a tech job influencer. We discussed our perspectives on what we uncovered during our research for this episode.

We also discussed some trustworthy courses and programs if you are looking for training. 

You can reach out to either one of us at https://www.tekordie.com/contact/ if you have any questions, comments, et...

Ever thought about diving into the world of AI to make some extra cash on the side?

Well, you're in luck because in our latest episode, Ebony and John break down how people are using AI to create side hustles!

Do you want to know which AI side ventures can legitimately make money? We'll break down the real deal on what's worth your time and effort.

Looking to start without breaking the ban...

Ebony Nyenya and John Davy breakdown several recent mindblowing, brazen cyberattacks. The conversation was lit 🔥 (as always). Of course, you can expect to learn about how some of these attacks work, and what steps you can take to protect yourself from a growing attack that targets everybody.

Here are some links to the stories we talked about:

1. Crypto firms alleged to have faked execs using AI and actors: Cali regulator
2. North Korea...

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The loss of a loved one is an incredibly challenging experience. It has the potential to leave an indelible mark on our lives. The grieving process is complex, and finding closure can often be elusive. 

However, recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) ha...

**No AI was used to make the audio for this episode. Only 100% human recorded vocals and audio mixing was used to create this episode of TEK or DIE.**

In a recent case, a sophisticated phishing scam targeting DoorDash drivers led to the theft of over $950,000 in employee payments. The perpetrator employed clever tactics to exploit vulnerabilities within the popular food delivery platform, leaving drivers unaware of the los...

Are you starting a new IT Support role or looking to break into the world of IT with limited experience?  🤔

This episode is tailor-made for you! Grab some coffee and get ready for some really valuable insights to make your first IT support role a fruitful experience. 

I’ll dive into some of the day-to-day activities you can expect to work on, and some tips for speeding up your work. 

💡 I will also talk about a hi...

0:00 What is information security?
3:50 Was the January 6th attack on the capitol a secret CYBER ATTACK?
8:53 What does an Information Security analyst do?
20:57 Network monitoring in Information Security: An example for job seekers
26:51 Collaborating for security: A real-life example of teamwork within an organization
33:37 What certifications can help you land an information security analyst job and a specifi...

Ebony Nyenya and I continue our conversation on AI. We discuss how to use tools like Chat GPT to become more efficient at applying for jobs, writing better cover letters and resumes, and jumpstart your job search networking. 

We also talk about how AI is helping us to find the information we need and how people are using AI to create amazing art and make money.

Finally, we discuss if it’s still good advice to tell...

Renita Rhodes talks about how she was able to balance being a mom with a young child, while pursuing a successful career in cybersecurity. Despite facing several challenges such as not having an official mentor, she remained determined to succeed in a field dominated by men.

As a result of her efforts, Renita found a way to balance motherhood and a successful career in tech.

If you're in a similar situation ...

Renita Rhodes stops by to share her insights on how you can enter the Cybersecurity field without a lot of professional experience. Our conversation hovered on a topic that tends to generate a lot of debate: Are There Cybersecurity Jobs For People With No Experience?

0:00 Renita’s says don’t do "this" when trying to transition into Cybersecurity.
2:10 One less talked about way Renita recommends to get into Cy...

 Ebony Nyenya stops by to share her thoughts and insights on how AI has and will continue to impact everyone. 

This is an important episode, because many of the jobs that are available today, will most likely disappear for all but a few. 

• 00:00 So what were we talking about?
•  01:30 Where do high-skilled people go, when there's MASSIVE job disruption across multiple industries? 
• 05:15 How can you, a knowledg...

If you're feeling stuck at a toxic job and are considering making a career change to the tech industry, know that you're not alone. 

Many people find themselves in similar situations, and the good news is that making the switch is possible. 

Renita Rhodes stops by for a discussion about switching into the tech industry. Renita is a Lead Audit Manager-Information and Cyber Security for a well-known worldw...