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The cyber weekly is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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  Episode #113

  Stop Relying on Firewalls How an Engineer Defends Critical Financial Infrastructure

  Sep 30, 20261 min

  ️ Welcome to The Cyber Weekly Podcast! In this episode, Deo Okello sits down with Venuste Niyodusenga, Senior Network Engineer at the National Bank of Rwanda. He holds CISSP, CCSP, CCNP, PMP and AWS Solutions Architect Professional credentials and has a Master's from Carnegie Mellon University Africa. He has 10+ years across IT, SCADA and industrial systems, and cybersecurity consulting. In this episode you'll learn: ✅ Why perimeter-only security fails against stolen credentials and session cookies ✅ What identity-driven defense in depth looks like: MFA, least privilege, just-in-time access, device posture and AAA ✅ How to handle unpatched critical systems in a bank without causing an outage ✅ The biggest architectural shift African financial institutions must prepare for (hint: fighting AI with AI) ✅ How to break the "experience trap" and get into cybersecurity without waiting for permission

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  Episode #112

  From Fixing Printers to CISO: Grant Hughes' Unlikely Cybersecurity Journey

  Sep 24, 202631 min

  Ever feel stuck in a help desk role, wondering if cybersecurity is even reachable without a degree or years of "experience"? Grant Hughes was exactly there — until he sent one cold email that changed his career forever. In this episode of The Cyber Weekly Podcast, Grant Hughes (CISO at The Nascent Group, Founding President of the ISC2 Cape Town Chapter) breaks down: How he went from desktop support to CISO with zero security certs The exact conversation that got him his first break in security Why most security awareness training fails — and what actually works The real reason you don't need 5 years of experience to break in The one skill every newcomer needs right now Connect with Grant Hughes: Portfolio: https://granthughes.co.za/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-hughes-52196569/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@granthughes4989 African Tech Talent Support Project: https://isc2capetownchapter.com/africa-tech-talent-support-project/ ISC2 Cape Town Chapter: https://www.linkedin.com/company/isc2-cape-town-chapter/ The Nascent Group: https://nascent.group/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nascent-group-global/ Chapters 00:53 Meet Grant Hughes: From help desk to CISO 02:05 The one takeaway Grant wants you to leave with 03:12 What pulled him from IT support into cybersecurity 04:56 The cold email that changed his life 08:39 What 6 years on the front lines taught him 10:40 Why the basics keep evolving 11:26 What security culture really means 16:44 Handling employee pushback and busy schedules 19:34 Why explaining "why" makes training stick (the password story) 20:15 No certs, no experience? Here's your path in 24:11 The power of networking (and why it beats applying blind) 26:14 AI, soft skills, and what's next for cybersecurity 30:00 Where to find Grant + the African Tech Talent Support Project

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  Episode #111

  Why Most CISOs Don't Know What Their Business Actually Does

  Sep 16, 202626 min

  Most CISOs can explain every control on their stack but ask them what the business actually sells, and they go quiet. In this episode of The Cyber Weekly, Deo sits down with Jake Bernardes CISO at Gambit Security, ex-pen tester, chartered accountant, and a guy who learned Chinese and German before ever touching cybersecurity. We get into: The "Minimum Viable Business" framework for justifying security spend Why GRC is broken (and how to fix the forgotten "R") Which security roles AI will kill and which ones it can't touch Why Jake thinks certifications are mostly pointless Why your network matters more than your CISSP ️ Building leadership on transparency, vulnerability, and authenticity Here the links Random Access Memories: https://randomaccessmemories.io Jake Bernardes on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakeleobernardes/ Random Access Memories on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RandomAccessMemoriesPod If you're in GRC, trying to break into cybersecurity, or leading a security team through the AI shift this conversation will change how you think about your career. 00:00 Intro: The Intersection of Chinese & Cybersecurity 01:19 Who is Jake Bernardes? 03:18 How Accounting Creates Better CISOs 04:14 The "Minimum Viable Business" & Proving ROI 08:26 Why GRC is Broken (And How to Fix It) 13:02 The Future of GRC Engineering & Automation 17:32 Why Cyber Certifications Are "Pointless" 19:24 AI is Killing Tier 1 SOC Jobs: What to do next 22:43 The 3 Pillars of True Leadership #TheCyberWeekly #CISO #Cybersecurity #GRC #RiskManagement #CyberCareers #InfoSec #CyberLeadership ️

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  Episode #110

  Why Most Cybersecurity Salespeople Fail (And How to Fix It)

  Sep 9, 202641 min

  In this episode of The Cyber Weekly Podcast, hosts Deogratius Okello and Angella Nabbanja sit down with Mădălin Bratu — General Manager and Founder of Sectio Aurea (operating under the brand Phi). Mădălin brings 20 years of experience across cybersecurity, governance, risk, and enterprise technology, sharing insights from his career at IBM, CA Technologies, and Eviden/Atos. He breaks down the realities of implementing frameworks like NIS2 and ISO 27001 in complex operational environments, why compliance must move beyond "paperwork security," and how he utilizes the expert-network model to deliver real-world security solutions. Whether you're starting out in GRC or looking to build your own consultancy, this conversation is packed with hard-earned lessons on compliance, operational friction, and building a resilient security program. Connect with our guest: Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madalin-bratu/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1-61803 Website: https://www.phi.ro #CyberSecurity #SalesStrategy #Entrepreneurship #TheCyberWeeklyPodcast ️ #CareerAdvice #B2BSales #CyberSecuritySales ️ #Podcast

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  Episode #108

  90 days from technical to IT risk professional

  Aug 20, 202644 min

  ⚠️ One overlooked technical issue could become a major financial, operational or reputational crisis. But what exactly is IT risk, and why do organizations invest so much in managing it? In this episode of The Cyber Weekly Podcast, Deo Okello sits down with IT risk and security professional Peter Muhumuza to break down IT risk in practical, easy-to-understand language. You will learn: How technical weaknesses become business risks How organizations classify and track risks ⚖️ Which risks can be accepted and which require immediate action How risk professionals support innovation without becoming “Mr. No” Why third-party and vendor risk assessments matter ☁️ The risks created by cloud concentration and AI adoption ✅ Why passing an audit does not mean risk management is complete How technical professionals can begin transitioning into IT risk within 90 days Peter also explains why effective IT risk management is about more than fixing technical problems. It requires understanding business priorities, regulatory obligations, operational downtime and financial exposure. If you work in cybersecurity, IT, banking, fintech, audit, governance or risk management, this conversation is for you. Like this episode Share your biggest IT risk lesson in the comments Subscribe to The Cyber Weekly Podcast for more practical cybersecurity conversations Share this episode with someone interested in IT risk #TheCyberWeekly #ITRisk #RiskManagement #Cybersecurity #InformationSecurity #GRC #ThirdPartyRisk #CloudSecurity #CyberRisk #ITGovernance

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