The Bid Picture with Bidemi Ologunde

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 makes training easy, using short lessons, clear policies, and phishing simulations.

They also discussed how CyberHoot uses positive reinforcement and gamification to make training fun and effective—helping employees learn to spot threats like phishing emails without fear or blame. The conversation touched on the power of storytelling in cybersecurity education and why putting people at the center of security is key to long-term success.

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 certifications, some advice for anyone considering a cybersecurity career, and lots more.

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 members, and lots more. May is an Amazon bestselling author, a TEDx speaker, and mentor to hundreds.