RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Rate This Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Timestamp: 00:00 "Master RMF for Cybersecurity" 04:12 From Basketball to Computer Science 07:34 "Training Program Commitment" 11:05 "Passion Through Process and Community" 13:26 Post-Internship Job Struggles 15:37 "Networking for Job Success" 19:04 "Understanding Data Centers & Cloud" 24:19 Becoming a Cloud Security Engineer 26:19 Cloud...
Mar 04, 2026•47 min
RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Check out Openrmf: https://www.soteriasoft.com/products/openrmf-professional.html Timestamps: 00:00 "Mastering RMF Real-World Skills" 04:24 From Help Desk to Cybersecurity 07:10 "Understanding Frameworks and Perspectives" 09:50 "Breaking Down IT Misconceptions" 14:31 Improving Processes Through Communication 17:11 "Streamlining Solutions and Efficiency" 20:59 "Streamlining RFP Team Collaboration...
Feb 26, 2026•51 min
RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Timestamps: 00:00 "Master RMF Execution Skills" 05:22 "Career Uncertainty and Next Steps" 08:50 Evaluating Cybersecurity Degree Programs 11:21 From Job Quit to SOC Internship 12:42 Cybersecurity Projects and Insights 16:29 Vulnerability Management and Team Grading 21:08 Workplace Culture Shapes Experience 25:09 Platform Transition & User Support 26:26 Cloud Solution Architect Role 31:46 AI D...
Feb 18, 2026•50 min
RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Guest Information: 🔗 https://solo.to/intelwave 🔗 https://www.skool.com/intelwave-3354/about Timestamp: 00:00 "Mastering RMF for Cybersecurity" 04:04 "Proving Skills Over Credentials" 07:33 Cybersecurity Career Prep Insights 10:51 Intentional Networking for Cybersecurity Success 13:03 "Path to Cybersecurity: It Depends" 19:10 Entry-Level Cybersecurity Career Options 21:45 Cybersecurity: Teamwor...
Feb 12, 2026•50 min
RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Jason Dion Free Book: https://tldrcybersecurity.com/subscribe Timestamp: 00:00 "Exam Questions: Wording Matters" 04:32 "Roadmap to Becoming a Hacker" 08:01 "Is Pen Testing Right?" 10:14 Simplifying Complex Tech Concepts 15:17 "Mastering NIST Cybersecurity Framework" 18:48 "Practical Certifications vs. Theoretical" 20:42 "Balanced Approach to Exam Prep" 24:02 "Applicant Tracking Systems Explained...
Jan 28, 2026•58 min
RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Timestamp: 00:00 "Appreciation for Sharing Opportunities" 05:01 "RMF and GRC Job Outlook" 07:00 AI: Adaptation Over Replacement 11:10 "Preparing for Quantum Future" 13:54 "AI, Innovation, and Uncertainty" 17:10 "Verify AI-Generated Information Carefully" 20:35 "AI, Quantum, and Cybersecurity Trends" 23:30 "Cybersecurity Learning and Application" 25:44 "Coursera for Cybersecurity Labs" 31:09 Reth...
Jan 21, 2026•51 min
RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Timestamp: 00:00 "Preventing Fraud with Proactive Security" 03:49 "Technically Inclined from Childhood" 08:57 "Post-College Doubts and Regrets" 12:14 "First Internship Experience" 14:50 "Internship Experiences and Career Decision" 17:23 "From Developer to AfroTech" 22:22 "Ensuring Accurate Ticket Processing" 24:35 "Balancing Zero Trust and AI" 28:08 "AI Hacking Discussion" 29:43 "Breaking Into T...
Jan 14, 2026•44 min
RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Timestamp: 00:00 "Mastering Real-World Cybersecurity Skills" 03:24 "AI: Opportunities and Challenges" 08:34 "Managing AI Usage and Security" 09:59 AI Frameworks and Usage Standards 15:42 "AI Chatbots: Build with Purpose" 19:14 AI as a Writing and Analysis Tool 22:51 "AI Governance in RMF Steps" 26:12 AI Challenges: Drift, Jailbreaking, Data 27:40 AI Responsibility: Shared, Yet Centralized 31:32 ...
Jan 09, 2026•46 min
RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Timestamps: 00:00 "RMF Academy: Real-World Cybersecurity" 04:56 AI Revolution Across Industries 07:08 "AI Revolution in Search Tools" 09:50 AI Simplifies Unity Camera Control 12:45 AI-Driven Marketing Revolution 17:59 "Leveraging Tech for Business Growth" 21:16 "Automating Business for Scalability" 23:57 "AI Unlocks Wealth Potential" 28:23 AI Boosts Desire For Real Connection 32:20 Future of Wor...
Dec 10, 2025•41 min
RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Time stamps: 00:00 Passion for Tech and Cybersecurity 03:40 Cybersecurity Mentorship Sparked Interest 08:45 SOC: First Line of Defense 12:24 Essential Cybersecurity Tools Overview 14:57 "Building Your Personal Brand" 18:46 "Embracing Growth and Experience" 21:54 Security Operations Center Roles 22:49 Cybersecurity: Purpose and Mentorship 28:10 "Building Connections and Confidence" 29:10 "Start S...
Dec 04, 2025•42 min
RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Time stamps: 00:00 "Prime Time, Giving, and Growth" 04:06 Security Control Assessor Role 07:27 System Validation and Risk Assessment 11:07 "Understanding ATO Packages" 14:57 "Navigating Stakeholder-Driven Decision Making" 18:08 Cloud Service Models & FedRAMP Overview 19:01 FedRAMP Cloud Service Process 24:52 "Izzo Navy Certification Path" 26:48 Staying Relevant in Tech Industry 30:28 "Leader...
Nov 19, 2025•47 min
Tech Woke LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-okpala-413565158/ RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Timestamps: 00:00 "Mastering RMF & Cyber Skills" 03:19 Berkeley Political Data Analysis Journey 07:42 General AI vs Generative AI 10:05 Generative AI's Impact on Government 14:32 AI Testing Framework Initiated 17:22 AI Red Teaming for Security 20:57 AI Enhancing Human Efficiency 23:10 "Seven Steps for AI Adoption" ...
Nov 12, 2025•42 min
Tech Woke LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-okpala-413565158/ RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Timestamps: 00:00 "Mastering Real-World RMF Skills" 03:57 From Military to GRC Leadership 08:40 "Rethinking GRC Through Engineering" 12:03 "Start Small for Better Security" 14:34 "Users, Not Stakeholders" 18:05 "Career Insights on Team Dynamics" 19:29 GRC Engineering's Growing Appeal 24:58 AI Simplifies GRC Communicati...
Nov 05, 2025•56 min
Tech Woke LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-okpala-413565158/ RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Time stamps: 00:00 "Cybersecurity Basics and Networking" 16:44 "Risk, Policies, Compliance Cycle" 23:05 "Building SSP for Security Compliance" 30:54 Mastering Communication in GRC 34:18 Cybersecurity GRC and Technical Skills 41:27 Cybersecurity Experience Barrier Insights 45:19 Cybersecurity Response Priorities 53:02 "...
Oct 23, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Tech Woke LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-okpala-413565158/ Check out the Patreon: patreon.com/TechWoke RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Merch:https://3c25a2-b9.myshopify.com/?_ab=0&_fd=0&_sc=1 Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Guest Information: Website: https://hireinfluenceconsulting.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/hireinfluenceconsulting?igsh=MWVtZWtjZWY0cmYyOQ== Video Description: Navigating AI Resumes, Personal Branding ...
Oct 07, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Tech Woke LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-okpala-413565158/ Check out the Patreon: patreon.com/TechWoke RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Merch:https://3c25a2-b9.myshopify.com/?_ab=0&_fd=0&_sc=1 Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Timestamps: 00:00 AI and Personal Branding Risks 04:33 Elusive Job Opportunities Everywhere 06:19 Corporate Networks and Investments Unveiled 10:12 "Network Before Urgently Needing Job" 15:11 AI in Recruitment C...
Sep 24, 2025•1 hr
Tech Woke LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-okpala-413565158/ Check out the Compliance Community: https://www.skool.com/compliance-community-7740/about?ref=ec3abb3a3b014ed2a08e060ef406fb98 RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Merch:https://3c25a2-b9.myshopify.com/?_ab=0&_fd=0&_sc=1 Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Time Stamps: 00:00 From Lost Beginner to Security Expert 06:20 Comprehensive Skills in GRC 13:59 Adapting Skills for Cyber Caree...
Sep 16, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Tech Woke LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-okpala-413565158/ Check out the Compliance Community: https://www.skool.com/compliance-community-7740/about?ref=ec3abb3a3b014ed2a08e060ef406fb98 RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Merch:https://3c25a2-b9.myshopify.com/?_ab=0&_fd=0&_sc=1 Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Guest Information: IG: https://www.instagram.com/symonebeez/ Govtech Con: https://www.govtechcon.com/ Timestamps: 1:15 Intro: Wh...
Sep 01, 2025•46 min
Tech Woke LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-okpala-413565158/ Check out the Patreon: patreon.com/TechWoke RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Merch:https://3c25a2-b9.myshopify.com/?_ab=0&_fd=0&_sc=1 Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Description: Breaking into cybersecurity isn’t about luck, it’s about having a proven formula. If you want to become an Information System Security Officer (ISSO), you need to understand the Risk Management Fram...
Aug 16, 2025•27 min
Tech Woke LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-okpala-413565158/ Check out the Patreon: patreon.com/TechWoke RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Merch:https://3c25a2-b9.myshopify.com/?_ab=0&_fd=0&_sc=1 Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Timestamps: 00:00 "From Servers to Engineers" 03:13 Reflecting on Khalif's Dynamic Journey 08:28 Curiosity Led Me to Tech 10:06 Motivation Beyond Money 12:40 Learning Skills Through Incremental Steps 16:56 Landi...
Jul 29, 2025•36 min
Tech Woke LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-okpala-413565158/ Check out the Patreon: patreon.com/TechWoke RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Merch:https://3c25a2-b9.myshopify.com/?_ab=0&_fd=0&_sc=1 Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Time stamps: 1.30 Who is Derron king? 2:50 How CSMC Works in Government Contracting and Small Business 4:35 Advantage of Military Experience in Cybersecurity Careers Careers 10:00 Mastering RMF as a Beginner: Pr...
Jul 22, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Tech Woke LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-okpala-413565158/ Check out the Patreon: patreon.com/TechWoke Merch:https://3c25a2-b9.myshopify.com/?_ab=0&_fd=0&_sc=1 Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Time stamps: 3:14 Who is Jasmin Wooton? 6:24 Pivoting Paths: Athlete → Teacher → Tech 20:00 Aligning Your Resume and Interview Skills with the Tech Industry 21:20 Work Experience at Meta 25:10 Working at Snowflake 29:40 From Tech Career to Entrepreneu...
Jul 19, 2025•53 min
Tech Woke LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-okpala-413565158/ Check out the Patreon: patreon.com/TechWoke Merch:https://3c25a2-b9.myshopify.com/?_ab=0&_fd=0&_sc=1 Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Time stamps: 00:00 Podcast Prayer of Gratitude 08:29 Chose Health Science Path 11:48 Uncertain Post-Graduation Path 17:25 Love-Hate T-Mobile Experience 20:52 "Turning Laughter Into Motivation" 26:21 Interpreting Sales Data for Strategy 33:43 Aspiring ...
Jul 08, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Tech Woke LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-okpala-413565158/ Check out the Patreon: patreon.com/TechWoke Merch:https://3c25a2-b9.myshopify.com/?_ab=0&_fd=0&_sc=1 Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Guest:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dontae-tyler-cyberhygiene/ Timestamps: 1.18 Intro: Who Is Donte? 6:00 Unplugged: Donte’s Life Before Tech 8.30 Transition into Technology 13.45 Navigating the Difficulties of a Tech Career in This Generation 17.56 Car...
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Tech Woke LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-okpala-413565158/ Check out the Patreon: patreon.com/TechWoke Merch:https://3c25a2-b9.myshopify.com/?_ab=0&_fd=0&_sc=1 Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Time stamps: 4:00 – Mastering Cloud Compliance 14:20 – What You Need to Know About GRC 30:00 – Overcoming the Fear of Failure 35:00 - Clearance in Govtech 59:00 - Certification for Cloud Engineer 1:03:00 – Salary Insights for Cloud Engineers 1:17:00 -...
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 28 min
Tech Woke LinkedIn: / christopher-okpala-413565158 Check out the Patreon: patreon.com/TechWoke Merch:https://3c25a2-b9.myshopify.com/?_ab=... Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/ Timestamps: 00:00 Creative Techie: Video Editing Journey 05:50 "Maintaining Connections with Professors" 06:49 Networking Lessons at Hampton 11:56 "Scooter Journey and Self-Growth" 14:42 Work, Cats, and Naysayers 17:12 Importance of Follow-Through 19:25 "N...
Jun 23, 2025•55 min
Tech Woke LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-okpala-413565158/ Check out the Patreon: patreon.com/TechWoke Merch:https://3c25a2-b9.myshopify.com/?_ab=0&_fd=0&_sc=1 Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Timestamps: 00:00 "Federal Rulemaking Process Overview" 09:59 DOD Compliance Self-Assessment Penalties 15:45 Starting as Assessment Domain Assessor 16:33 Assessment Documentation Pressure 25:34 DoD Certification for Private Sector 27:12 "Pre-Assessmen...
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Tech Woke LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-okpala-413565158/ Check out the Patreon: patreon.com/TechWoke Merch:https://3c25a2-b9.myshopify.com/?_ab=0&_fd=0&_sc=1 Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Timestamps: 00:00 Exploring Software Engineering Paths 03:29 Discovering Tech Over Business 08:46 School Benefits vs. Self-Learning 10:51 Lengthy Government Internship Process 14:35 Software Engineering Interview Insights 16:13 Java Backend Developmen...
May 16, 2025•56 min
Tech Woke LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-okpala-413565158/ Check out the Patreon: patreon.com/TechWoke Merch:https://3c25a2-b9.myshopify.com/?_ab=0&_fd=0&_sc=1 Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Timestamps: 00:00 Rethinking Government Job Security 04:03 Inexperienced Leadership Hurts Economy 06:57 Embracing Innovation in Private Sector 11:10 Beyond Professional: I'm Human Too 13:36 "Saving Expectations vs. Reality" 18:40 Investing Advice Amid...
May 08, 2025•56 min
Tech Woke LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-okpala-413565158/ Book Consulting Call: https://calendly.com/christopherokpala/1hr-cybersecurity-consultation Merch:https://3c25a2-b9.myshopify.com/?_ab=0&_fd=0&_sc=1 Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwoke Timestamps: 00:00 – "Pre-Podcast Prayer for Guidance" 07:40 – Government Risk Management Essentials 13:37 – Cybersecurity Learning Path Options 15:23 – Tech Transition Program Launch 21:09 – Choosing GRC...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 10 min
