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Grassroots Cybersecurity: Protecting Communities Through Education

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What does it take to build real cybersecurity skills in underserved communities? In this episode of The Audit, Rasheed Alowonle shares his journey from Chicago to becoming a cybersecurity educator and community advocate. This isn't your typical career advice—it's about fortifying communities through practical security hygiene and hands-on learning.

Co-hosts Joshua J Schmidt, Eric Brown, and Nick Mellum dive deep with Rasheed on his mission to teach cybersecurity fundamentals where they're needed most. From TryHackMe demonstrations to real-world privacy protection, this conversation reveals how grassroots education can transform both individuals and entire communities.

Key Topics Covered:

Building cybersecurity skills in underserved communities • Practical privacy protection for families and neighborhoods
Career development through hands-on learning platforms
The critical importance of in-person networking in tech
Why protecting your digital identity protects your community

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Chapters

1. Introduction to The Audit (00:00:00)

2. Cody's Journey from Real Estate to Tech (00:03:15)

3. Eric's Experience with Tabletop Exercises (00:10:48)

4. Testing Plans Before Crisis Strikes (00:14:44)

5. Measuring Success in Cyber Incident Response (00:20:17)

6. Role of AI in Tabletop Exercises (00:26:49)

7. Real-World Scenarios vs Simulations (00:32:42)

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