Ryan Williams

The Other Side Of The Firewall

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Dive into the heart of cybersecurity with "The Other Side of the Firewall & Ask A CISSP" podcasts, where the spotlight shines on diversity and excellence within the tech realm. As the digital world expands, the voices shaping its future become ever more crucial. Our mission? To celebrate and amplify the stories of People of Color who've not just climbed the ladder but shattered ceilings along the way to senior and C-suite echelons. Join us on a journey beyond the conventional, as we engage with the "movers and shakers and glass ceiling breakers" of the cybersecurity industry. These trailblazer...

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Terrifying Infrastructure Hacks - The Other Side of the Firewall Season 2 Episode 509 18.12.2023 14:22

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss Iranian-linked hackers' recent attack on the Aliquippa Municipal Water Authority in Pennsylvania. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Terrifying hacks on critical infrastructure have arrived. America isn’t ready. https://thehill.com/opinion/cybersecurity/4353922-terrifying-hacks-on-critical-infrastructure-have-arrived-america-isnt-read...

The Weekly Run Down - The Other Side of the Firewall Episode 508 15.12.2023 45:20

All week long, Ryan and Shannon, have discussed topics spanning: Monday - Ransomware Gang APLHV Takes The High Road Tuesday - More 23andMe Data Breach Drama Wednesday - Governments Using Push Notifications To Spy Thursday - Throw Back | International Attack on REvil Gang (S1, Ep126) Friday - Everything else (Monarch, Blue Eye Samurai, games, movies, books, etc.) Now you can listen to us discuss wh...

TBT - International Attack on REvil Gang (S1, Ep126) - The Other Side of the Firewall (S1, Ep126) 14.12.2023 16:07

In this Throw Back Thursday episode, Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss how the US government and an international team finally turned the tide on the infamous ransomware gang REvil. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Governments turn tables on ransomware gang REvil by pushing it offline https://www.reuters.com/technology/exclusive-governments-turn-tables-ransomware-gang-revil-...

Governments Using Push Notifications To Spy - The Other Side of the Firewall Episode 507 13.12.2023 13:45

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss Apple and Google's admission that governments can use push notifications to spy on their citizens. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Apple, Google warn governments can spy on you via push notifications https://www.axios.com/2023/12/06/apple-google-requests-push-notification-data?fbclid=IwAR1x_H0uDPFVP9k8pWPEvvCaK9bM0XnbYgLy05jPhzA_Fn...

More 23andMe Data Breach Drama - The Other Side of the Firewall Episode 506 12.12.2023 13:48

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss how 23andMe is attempting to retroactively protect themselves from future lawsuits post-data breach. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: 23andMe changes terms of service amid legal fallout from data breach https://www.axios.com/2023/12/07/23andme-terms-of-service-update-data-breach?fbclid=IwAR1GhBuLn_1nbYm1VWGKhYuz5YP7rYhmtsT6I86Pmp3GT...

Ransomware Gang APLHV Takes The High Road - The Other Side of the Firewall Season 2 Episode 505 11.12.2023 12:54

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss the APLHV/BlackCat ransom gang's latest ransomware attack. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Henry Schein ransom saga now in third month, hackers show no mercy https://cybernews.com/news/alphv-blackcat-re-encrypt-henry-schein-ransom-negotiations-third-time-/?fbclid=IwAR1vrdmjVNDr2jNRoBfjWD0pmwmsDkieVjfA10JvGxsA4lZUx8H6z5gnjm4 Socials...

The Weekly Run Down - The Other Side of the Firewall Episode 504 08.12.2023 44:46

All week long, Ryan and Shannon, have discussed topics spanning: Monday - Is Apple’s Name Drop Dangerous? Tuesday - Windows Hello Fingerprint Authentication Flaw Wednesday - Cybercrime Gang Files SEC Claim On Victim Thursday - Throw Back | The Passwordless Future is Nigh (S1 Ep326) Friday - Everything else (Invisible, Scavengers Reign, Blue Eye Samurai, games, movies, books, etc.) Now you can list...

Throw Back | The Passwordless Future is Nigh (S1 Ep326) 07.12.2023 13:01

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss the new star-studded push for a passwordless solution. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Ryan Reynolds, Robert Downey Jr., Ashton Kutcher and Dozens Others: 1Password Shakes Up Data Security While Attracting a Star-Studded Line-Up of Investors https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ryan-reynolds-robert-downey-jr-222406352.html?guccounter=1&g...

Cybercrime Gang Files SEC Claim On Victim - The Other Side of the Firewall Season 2 Episode 503 06.12.2023 12:24

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss how a Cybercrime gang filed SEC claim on the victim. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Ransomware gang files complaint with SEC complaining victim didn’t promptly announce breach https://www.dailydot.com/debug/ransomware-alphv-blackcat-sec-complaint-meridianlink/?fbclid=IwAR3mTrzfhOj3Q8o0yVW4LEpuqVNkVivb2zWC7Cp1Ihj-2vZAF8Af2Pnd4u0 So...

Windows Hello Fingerprint Authentication Flaw - The Other Side of the Firewall Season 2 Episode 502 05.12.2023 13:34

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss a recently discovered security flaw found in how laptop manufacturers implement fingerprint authentication. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Microsoft’s Windows Hello fingerprint authentication has been bypassed https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/22/23972220/microsoft-windows-hello-fingerprint-authentication-bypass-security-vulnerabil...

Is Apple’s Name Drop Dangerous? - The Other Side of the Firewall Season 2 Episode 501 04.12.2023 14:24

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss if Apple's new Name Drop feature is dangerous and how to easily disable it. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Consumer Alert: Don’t believe the hype. The real risks of Apple’s new update and how to turn it off https://www.whec.com/top-news/consumer-alert-dont-believe-the-hype-the-real-risks-of-apples-new-update-and-how-to-turn-it-off...

Throw Back | Rockstar Games Subjected To Grand Theft Ransomware (S1 Ep 277) 01.12.2023 11:22

In this episode, Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss how a 17-year-old in the UK may be responsible for the Uber breach and GTA 6 leaks. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Grand Theft Auto 6 leak: who hacked Rockstar and what was stolen? https://www.theguardian.com/games/2022/sep/19/grand-theft-auto-6-leak-who-hacked-rockstar-and-what-was-stolen?fbclid=IwAR0ciH0XC--Y1khwOsjdFORm...

Throw Back | Ransomware Kills 157-Year-Old HBCU (S1 Ep 226) 30.11.2023 12:27

In this episode, Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss how a terrible mixture of COVID and ransomware caused a 157-year-old HBCU to close its doors forever. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Ransomware Deals Deathblow to 157-year-old College https://threatpost.com/ransomware-deathblow-college/179574/?fbclid=IwAR0wxHQmQENqxPaiOP1IIAhP5eBeN-XAx2xIYRnicmZbiwdBr_AuZCtjvSk Socials: We...

Throw Back | Oakland and Modesto Rocked By Cyber Attack (S1 Ep 310) 29.11.2023 9:56

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss how Oakland and Modesto first responders worked around a cyber attack. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Two California cities hit with ransomware in two days, police forced to patrol using handheld radios https://cybernews.com/news/oakland-modesto-ransomware-attack-old-school-policing/ Socials: Website - https://www.heroesmediagroup...

Throw Back | Dallas Under Ransomware Siege (S2 Ep1) 28.11.2023 14:47

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss the ongoing ransomware attack impacting Dallas, TX first responders and E911 services. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: As Dallas ransomware attack stretches into day 3, other Texas cities boost cybersecurity https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/as-dallas-ransomware-attack-stretches-into-day-3-other-texas-cities-boost-cybersecurity/ar-...

The Weekly Run Down - The Other Side of the Firewall Episode 500 27.11.2023 38:22

All week long, Ryan and Shannon, have discussed topics spanning: Monday - The Weekly Run Down (Episode 500) Tuesday - Dallas Under Ransomware Siege (S2 Ep1) Wednesday - Oakland and Modesto Rocked By Cyber Attack (S1 Ep 310) Thursday - Ransomware Kills 157-Year-Old HBCU (S1 Ep 226) Friday - Rockstar Games Subjected To Grand Theft Ransomware (S1 Ep 277) Now you can listen to us discuss what we've be...

The Weekly Run Down - The Other Side of the Firewall Season 2 Episode 108 24.11.2023 46:49

All week long, Ryan and Shannon, have discussed topics spanning: Monday - Mr. Cooper Class-Action Lawsuit Post-Data Breach Tuesday - From the D 2 the LBC, Long Beach Cyberattacked Wednesday - Clorox CISO Resigns After Cyberattack Thursday - Ask A CISSP | Meet Dr. Joseph J Burt-Miller Jr. Friday - Everything else (Spider-Man 2, The Running Man, Rambo, games, movies, books, etc.) Now you can listen...

Ask A CISSP | Meet Dr. Joseph J Burt-Miller Jr. Season 2 Episode 10 23.11.2023 59:23

This week on Ask A CISSP, we have an interview with Dr. Joseph J. Burt-Miller Jr., an Information Systems Security Engineer for the NSA. In this very informative and entertaining episode, we'll learn about Joseph's background, experience, "cybersecurity origin story", and upcoming initiatives. Don't miss out! Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! ABOUT DR. BURT-MILLER Dr. Joseph J. Burt-...

Clorox CISO Resigns After Cyberattack - The Other Side of the Firewall Season 2 Episode 107 22.11.2023 14:13

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss why the former CISO of Clorox recently stepped down after a major cyberattack last August. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Clorox CISO flushes self after multimillion-dollar cyberattack https://www.theregister.com/AMP/2023/11/16/clorox_ciso_washes_out/?fbclid=IwAR2ZHjZcf3vcvXAlve1j06MJwKu4g8ETjnYiIe60E3f3qN7KTzYYof7lUB8 Socials: We...

From the D 2 the LBC, Long Beach Cyberattacked - The Other Side of the Firewall Season 2 Episode 106 21.11.2023 13:23

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss how Long Beach, CA became the 80th local government to be hit by a large-scale cyberattack this year. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Long Beach, California turns off IT systems after cyberattack https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/long-beach-california-turns-off-it-systems-after-cyberattack/amp/?fbclid=IwAR0ZgXaM7P2Bu8S...

Mr. Cooper Class-Action Lawsuit Post-Data Breach - The Other Side of the Firewall S2 Episode 105 20.11.2023 13:34

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss the upcoming Mr. Cooper class-action lawsuit post-data breach. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Mr. Cooper hit with consumer class-action lawsuits over cyberattack https://www.housingwire.com/articles/mr-cooper-hit-with-consumer-class-action-lawsuits-over-cyberattack/?fbclid=IwAR2EA_Eu7Jwe9FowECUZiNfrgswHlPCMirhETvBWZbIJtUqK2jBtSGTB...

The Weekly Run Down - The Other Side of the Firewall Season 2 Episode 104 17.11.2023 44:14

All week long, Ryan and Shannon, have discussed topics spanning: Monday - Paid Ransomware Gang Releases Data Anyway Tuesday - Maine’s Residents Suffer Data Breach Wednesday - Hangin' with Mr. Cooper Post-Data Breach Thursday - Throw Back Thursday - MoveIt Data Breach Causes John Hopkins Suit Friday - Everything else (Spider-Man 2, Gen V, Loki Season 2, games, movies, books, etc.) Now you can liste...

TBT - MoveIt Data Breach Causes John Hopkins Suit - The Other Side of the Firewall Season 2 16.11.2023 14:17

In this week's Throw Back Thursday episode, Ryan and Shannon discussed a recent filing of a lawsuit against John Hopkins post MoveIT data breach. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Johns Hopkins sued over May cybersecurity attack https://www.wmar2news.com/local/johns-hopkins-sued-over-may-cybersecurity-attack Socials: Audio - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-si...

Hangin' with Mr. Cooper Post-Data Breach - The Other Side of the Firewall Season 2 Episode 103 15.11.2023 14:59

This episode discusses the consumer class action lawsuits filed against Mr. Cooper, a mortgage lending company, following a cybersecurity incident. The breach exposed the personal information of 4.3 million customers, putting them at an increased risk of identity theft. Mr. Cooper has partially resumed operations and plans to provide affected customers with credit monitoring services. The lawsuits...

Maine’s Residents Suffer Data Breach - The Other Side of the Firewall Season 2 Episode 102 14.11.2023 11:39

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss how almost the entire state of Maine's population suffered a data breach and are just now being informed. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: An entire state's population just had its data stolen by a ransomware group https://mashable.com/article/maine-moveit-ransomware-attack?fbclid=IwAR3thssVLPtwXJwTxPU9HyGVbcmvA6QMsIw0bhO9_eErRARPTR...