RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_ccda34c8-08e9-455d-bdf7-3f7d7c739223 -- Rendered At Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:46:45 +0000 Blak Cyber https://redcircle.com/shows/blak-cyber en George McPherson George McPherson According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 'Black or African-American' people make up only 3% of the information security analysts in the U.S. The goal of our podcast is to be a resource, and catalyst in the education, advancement, and visibility of African American Cybersecurity professionals world-wide. ccda34c8-08e9-455d-bdf7-3f7d7c739223 episodic no George McPherson podcasts56+14c61420@anchor.fm https://feeds.redcircle.com/ccda34c8-08e9-455d-bdf7-3f7d7c739223 false full Season 2 Episode 1: BLAK CYBER Host, George McPherson appears on the "Greg Talks" podcast! Season 2 Episode 1: BLAK CYBER Host, George McPherson appears on the "Greg Talks" podcast! 1 2 George McPherson <p>George McPherson appears on the "Greg Talks" podcast to talk</p> <p>about how he got into Cyber Security, and what he has going on currently.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Greg's YouTube Channel:</p> <p>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSdfxQv7SpoRQYNyLwntZg</p> <p><br></p> <p>Other topics:</p> <p>Why The Army</p> <p>Preperation vs. Luck</p> <p>Security's Perception</p> <p>Network Engineers vs. Security Engineers</p> <p>Why Did I Start My Podcast</p> <p>College vs. Certifications</p> <p>The Key To Customer Support In Cybersecurity Is Phrasing "NO" The Right Way.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Black Hat Redemption: Book 1: The Recon Mission:</p> <p>https://www.amazon.com/Black-Hat-Redemption-Recon-Mission-ebook/dp/B086Z7TCVQ/</p> <p><br></p> <p>The "BLAK CYBER" Podcast:</p> <p>https://anchor.fm/blakcyber</p> <p><br></p> <p>Fond-Hope, Focus, &amp; Favor</p> <p>How I Got into Cybersecurity, and Why You Should Too:</p> <p>https://www.audible.com/pd/Fond-Hope-Focus-Favor-Audiobook/B083SN7CWL?qid=1590266342&amp;sr=1-2&amp;ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_2&amp;pf_rd_p=e81b7c27-6880-467a-b5a7-13cef5d729fe&amp;pf_rd_r=78JBKY4EFHWHQVMBZ465</p> <p><br></p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/14c61420/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp">https://anchor.fm/app</a> George McPherson appears on the "Greg Talks" podcast to talk

about how he got into Cyber Security, and what he has going on currently.


Greg's YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSdfxQv7SpoRQYNyLwntZg


Other topics:

Why The Army

Preperation vs. Luck

Security's Perception

Network Engineers vs. Security Engineers

Why Did I Start My Podcast

College vs. Certifications

The Key To Customer Support In Cybersecurity Is Phrasing "NO" The Right Way.


Black Hat Redemption: Book 1: The Recon Mission:

https://www.amazon.com/Black-Hat-Redemption-Recon-Mission-ebook/dp/B086Z7TCVQ/


The "BLAK CYBER" Podcast:

https://anchor.fm/blakcyber


Fond-Hope, Focus, & Favor

How I Got into Cybersecurity, and Why You Should Too:

https://www.audible.com/pd/Fond-Hope-Focus-Favor-Audiobook/B083SN7CWL?qid=1590266342&sr=1-2&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_2&pf_rd_p=e81b7c27-6880-467a-b5a7-13cef5d729fe&pf_rd_r=78JBKY4EFHWHQVMBZ465


--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app ]]> <p>George McPherson appears on the &#34;Greg Talks&#34; podcast to talk</p> <p>about how he got into Cyber Security, and what he has going on currently.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Greg&#39;s YouTube Channel:</p> <p>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSdfxQv7SpoRQYNyLwntZg</p> <p><br></p> <p>Other topics:</p> <p>Why The Army</p> <p>Preperation vs. Luck</p> <p>Security&#39;s Perception</p> <p>Network Engineers vs. Security Engineers</p> <p>Why Did I Start My Podcast</p> <p>College vs. Certifications</p> <p>The Key To Customer Support In Cybersecurity Is Phrasing &#34;NO&#34; The Right Way.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Black Hat Redemption: Book 1: The Recon Mission:</p> <p>https://www.amazon.com/Black-Hat-Redemption-Recon-Mission-ebook/dp/B086Z7TCVQ/</p> <p><br></p> <p>The &#34;BLAK CYBER&#34; Podcast:</p> <p>https://anchor.fm/blakcyber</p> <p><br></p> <p>Fond-Hope, Focus, &amp; Favor</p> <p>How I Got into Cybersecurity, and Why You Should Too:</p> <p>https://www.audible.com/pd/Fond-Hope-Focus-Favor-Audiobook/B083SN7CWL?qid=1590266342&amp;sr=1-2&amp;ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_2&amp;pf_rd_p=e81b7c27-6880-467a-b5a7-13cef5d729fe&amp;pf_rd_r=78JBKY4EFHWHQVMBZ465</p> <p><br></p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/14c61420/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp" rel="nofollow">https://anchor.fm/app</a> 17c727e8-6bdd-4aa8-8539-034af6341b2d https://anchor.fm/blakcyber/episodes/Season-2-Episode-1-BLAK-CYBER-Host--George-McPherson-appears-on-the-Greg-Talks-podcast-eefr67 Sun, 24 May 2020 02:32:10 +0000 4058 false full Season 1 Episode 7: Working in Cyber-security & Diversity & Inclusion with Chelsea Pierre Season 1 Episode 7: Working in Cyber-security & Diversity & Inclusion with Chelsea Pierre 7 1 George McPherson <p>I sit down with Chelsea Pierre who is a a Speaker, Cyber-security Professional, and Certification Instructor. She talks about how to get into</p> <p>Cyber Security, and different adversities minorities, and women face in their journey.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Chelsea's Social Media Links:</p> <p><br></p> <p>Chelsea's LinkedIN:</p> <p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelseapierre/</p> <p><br></p> <p>Chelsea's Instructor Profile on Plural Sight:</p> <p>https://app.pluralsight.com/profile/author/chelsea-pierre</p> <p><br></p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/14c61420/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp">https://anchor.fm/app</a> I sit down with Chelsea Pierre who is a a Speaker, Cyber-security Professional, and Certification Instructor. She talks about how to get into

Cyber Security, and different adversities minorities, and women face in their journey.


Chelsea's Social Media Links:


Chelsea's LinkedIN:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelseapierre/


Chelsea's Instructor Profile on Plural Sight:

https://app.pluralsight.com/profile/author/chelsea-pierre


--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app ]]> <p>I sit down with Chelsea Pierre who is a a Speaker, Cyber-security Professional, and Certification Instructor. She talks about how to get into</p> <p>Cyber Security, and different adversities minorities, and women face in their journey.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Chelsea&#39;s Social Media Links:</p> <p><br></p> <p>Chelsea&#39;s LinkedIN:</p> <p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelseapierre/</p> <p><br></p> <p>Chelsea&#39;s Instructor Profile on Plural Sight:</p> <p>https://app.pluralsight.com/profile/author/chelsea-pierre</p> <p><br></p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/14c61420/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp" rel="nofollow">https://anchor.fm/app</a> 99fc1f84-e79d-4b5a-b9df-a51b8714a5d9 https://anchor.fm/blakcyber/episodes/Season-1-Episode-7-Working-in-Cyber-security--Diversity--Inclusion-with-Chelsea-Pierre-eclo1j Sat, 11 Apr 2020 18:33:42 +0000 2044 true full Season 1 Episode 6: Finding your first Cyber-security job as a Cool Geek with Career Coach, Kanika Tolver Season 1 Episode 6: Finding your first Cyber-security job as a Cool Geek with Career Coach, Kanika Tolver 6 1 George McPherson <p>I sit down with Technology Professional turned Career Coach Superstar, Kanika Tolver!</p> <p>We discuss strategies to start, or re-vamp your IT career, and how to re-invent yourself into a Brand during the Coronavirus Pandemic.</p> <p>***Kanika's Social Media Links***</p> <p>Kanika's Official Website:</p> <p>https://kanikatolver.com/</p> <p><br></p> <p>Kanika's Book Link:</p> <p>https://www.amazon.com/Career-Rehab/dp/1599186519</p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/14c61420/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp">https://anchor.fm/app</a> I sit down with Technology Professional turned Career Coach Superstar, Kanika Tolver!

We discuss strategies to start, or re-vamp your IT career, and how to re-invent yourself into a Brand during the Coronavirus Pandemic.

***Kanika's Social Media Links***

Kanika's Official Website:

https://kanikatolver.com/


Kanika's Book Link:

https://www.amazon.com/Career-Rehab/dp/1599186519

--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app ]]> <p>I sit down with Technology Professional turned Career Coach Superstar, Kanika Tolver!</p> <p>We discuss strategies to start, or re-vamp your IT career, and how to re-invent yourself into a Brand during the Coronavirus Pandemic.</p> <p>***Kanika&#39;s Social Media Links***</p> <p>Kanika&#39;s Official Website:</p> <p>https://kanikatolver.com/</p> <p><br></p> <p>Kanika&#39;s Book Link:</p> <p>https://www.amazon.com/Career-Rehab/dp/1599186519</p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/14c61420/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp" rel="nofollow">https://anchor.fm/app</a> 85a0f63d-c978-43c5-b592-f6a33e750e09 https://anchor.fm/blakcyber/episodes/Season-1-Episode-6-Finding-your-first-Cyber-security-job-as-a-Cool-Geek-with-Career-Coach--Kanika-Tolver-ecckth Sat, 04 Apr 2020 17:19:22 +0000 1007 false full Season 1 Episode 5: Cracking Cyber-security Certifications, Giving Back, And Building A Brand with Ken Underhill Season 1 Episode 5: Cracking Cyber-security Certifications, Giving Back, And Building A Brand with Ken Underhill 5 1 George McPherson <p>In this Episode I sit down with Cybrary Master Instructor, The Cyber Life Podcast Host, and 2019 SC Media Reboot Leadership Award for Outstanding Educator, Ken Underhill.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Ken's LinkedIn:</p> <p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenunderhill/</p> <p>Ken's Podcast:</p> <p>Cyber Life Podcast:&nbsp;</p> <p>http://bit.ly/cyb3rlife&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/14c61420/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp">https://anchor.fm/app</a> In this Episode I sit down with Cybrary Master Instructor, The Cyber Life Podcast Host, and 2019 SC Media Reboot Leadership Award for Outstanding Educator, Ken Underhill.


Ken's LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenunderhill/

Ken's Podcast:

Cyber Life Podcast: 

http://bit.ly/cyb3rlife 


--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app ]]> <p>In this Episode I sit down with Cybrary Master Instructor, The Cyber Life Podcast Host, and 2019 SC Media Reboot Leadership Award for Outstanding Educator, Ken Underhill.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Ken&#39;s LinkedIn:</p> <p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenunderhill/</p> <p>Ken&#39;s Podcast:</p> <p>Cyber Life Podcast: </p> <p>http://bit.ly/cyb3rlife </p> <p><br></p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/14c61420/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp" rel="nofollow">https://anchor.fm/app</a> b61bf5bf-3bd9-484e-bc32-a630d3e1a49a https://anchor.fm/blakcyber/episodes/Season-1-Episode-5-Cracking-Cyber-security-Certifications--Giving-Back--And-Building-A-Brand-with-Ken-Underhill-ec2dcu Sat, 28 Mar 2020 14:32:47 +0000 2830 false full Season 1 Episode 4: Cyber Diamonds In The Hood - Let's Break That Down with Michael A. Echols Season 1 Episode 4: Cyber Diamonds In The Hood - Let's Break That Down with Michael A. Echols 4 1 George McPherson <p>I had the privilege of catching up with the one and only Michael A. Echols., a Senior Cyber-security Executive, Speaker, and Author.</p> <p>He dropped some jewels, and decoded the matrix!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Michael's Official Website:</p> <p><a href="https://maxcybersecurity.com/cyber-security-companies-washington-dc/">https://maxcybersecurity.com/cyber-security-companies-washington-dc/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Michael's LinkedIn:</p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mechols/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mechols/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Michael's New Book Available On Amazon:</p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Secure-Cyber-Life-Government-Coming/dp/1950088553/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Secure+Cyber+Life&amp;qid=1585259265&amp;sr=8-2">https://www.amazon.com/Secure-Cyber-Life-Government-Coming/dp/1950088553/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Secure+Cyber+Life&amp;qid=1585259265&amp;sr=8-2</a></p> <p><br></p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/14c61420/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp">https://anchor.fm/app</a> I had the privilege of catching up with the one and only Michael A. Echols., a Senior Cyber-security Executive, Speaker, and Author.

He dropped some jewels, and decoded the matrix!


Michael's Official Website:

https://maxcybersecurity.com/cyber-security-companies-washington-dc/


Michael's LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mechols/


Michael's New Book Available On Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Secure-Cyber-Life-Government-Coming/dp/1950088553/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Secure+Cyber+Life&qid=1585259265&sr=8-2


--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app ]]> <p>I had the privilege of catching up with the one and only Michael A. Echols., a Senior Cyber-security Executive, Speaker, and Author.</p> <p>He dropped some jewels, and decoded the matrix!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Michael&#39;s Official Website:</p> <p><a href="https://maxcybersecurity.com/cyber-security-companies-washington-dc/" rel="nofollow">https://maxcybersecurity.com/cyber-security-companies-washington-dc/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Michael&#39;s LinkedIn:</p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mechols/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mechols/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Michael&#39;s New Book Available On Amazon:</p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Secure-Cyber-Life-Government-Coming/dp/1950088553/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Secure+Cyber+Life&amp;qid=1585259265&amp;sr=8-2" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Secure-Cyber-Life-Government-Coming/dp/1950088553/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Secure+Cyber+Life&amp;qid=1585259265&amp;sr=8-2</a></p> <p><br></p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/14c61420/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp" rel="nofollow">https://anchor.fm/app</a> 2da60dec-50b8-4c93-950a-b31e853e351f https://anchor.fm/blakcyber/episodes/Season-1-Episode-4-Cyber-Diamonds-In-The-Hood---Lets-Break-That-Down-with-Michael-A--Echols-ec041b Thu, 26 Mar 2020 23:20:02 +0000 1440 false full Season 1 Episode 3: The Cyber Life & Blak Cyber Podcast Crossover Event Season 1 Episode 3: The Cyber Life & Blak Cyber Podcast Crossover Event 3 1 George McPherson <p>On this episode I announce that Cybrary's very own Master Instructor, Ken Underhill will be joining me</p> <p>for my next episode, I also flashback to when I appeared on Ken's podcast, "The Cyber Life" (full episode included).</p> <p><br></p> <p>For more episodes of "The Cyber Life" podcast with host Ken Underhill go to:</p> <p>https://redcircle.com/shows/cyber-life</p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/14c61420/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp">https://anchor.fm/app</a> On this episode I announce that Cybrary's very own Master Instructor, Ken Underhill will be joining me

for my next episode, I also flashback to when I appeared on Ken's podcast, "The Cyber Life" (full episode included).


For more episodes of "The Cyber Life" podcast with host Ken Underhill go to:

https://redcircle.com/shows/cyber-life

--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app ]]> <p>On this episode I announce that Cybrary&#39;s very own Master Instructor, Ken Underhill will be joining me</p> <p>for my next episode, I also flashback to when I appeared on Ken&#39;s podcast, &#34;The Cyber Life&#34; (full episode included).</p> <p><br></p> <p>For more episodes of &#34;The Cyber Life&#34; podcast with host Ken Underhill go to:</p> <p>https://redcircle.com/shows/cyber-life</p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/14c61420/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp" rel="nofollow">https://anchor.fm/app</a> a7f98aff-5a69-4c42-891b-433d47464e62 https://anchor.fm/blakcyber/episodes/Season-1-Episode-3-The-Cyber-Life--Blak-Cyber-Podcast-Crossover-Event-ebtp7h Wed, 25 Mar 2020 12:48:02 +0000 1607 false full Season 1 Episode 2: Developing A Winner's Mentality (Priming Yourself For A Long Career In Cyber-security) Season 1 Episode 2: Developing A Winner's Mentality (Priming Yourself For A Long Career In Cyber-security) 2 1 George McPherson <p>How to give yourself the ultimate fuel to power your successful Cyber-security career for years to come.</p> <p>"Press Play (That means Go, Start!)"</p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/14c61420/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp">https://anchor.fm/app</a> How to give yourself the ultimate fuel to power your successful Cyber-security career for years to come.

"Press Play (That means Go, Start!)"

--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app ]]> <p>How to give yourself the ultimate fuel to power your successful Cyber-security career for years to come.</p> <p>&#34;Press Play (That means Go, Start!)&#34;</p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/14c61420/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp" rel="nofollow">https://anchor.fm/app</a> e7dac4d4-9196-4f73-8fed-63c50e530db6 https://anchor.fm/blakcyber/episodes/Season-1-Episode-2-Developing-A-Winners-Mentality-Priming-Yourself-For-A-Long-Career-In-Cyber-security-ebq2pb Sun, 22 Mar 2020 21:21:28 +0000 553 false full Season 1 Episode 1: How Ignorance Started My Cyber-security Career Season 1 Episode 1: How Ignorance Started My Cyber-security Career 1 1 George McPherson <p>Quick podcast on why I am starting this journey.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Please subscribe for more episodes!!!</p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/14c61420/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Quick podcast on why I am starting this journey.


Please subscribe for more episodes!!!

--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app ]]> <p>Quick podcast on why I am starting this journey.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Please subscribe for more episodes!!!</p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/14c61420/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp" rel="nofollow">https://anchor.fm/app</a> d69c2016-ca3d-4143-aa5f-f595102b8766 https://anchor.fm/blakcyber/episodes/Season-1-Episode-1-How-Ignorance-Started-My-Cyber-security-Career-eb6jc1 Mon, 02 Mar 2020 11:29:49 +0000 250 false