The Other Side Of The Firewall

Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Dolly.com pays ransom, attackers release data anyway https://cybernews.com/security/dolly-data-breach-ransomware-attack/?fbclid=IwAR1wu811sAKdC9wAyCkBAxvQ1tN1KfT09Jc6a-e1Wxsnt4sVhF3ZZJXumTg#google_vignette Socials: Website - https://www.heroesmediagroup.com/shows/the-other-side-of-the-firewall/ Audio - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

All week long, Ryan and Shannon, have discussed topics spanning: Monday - NYDFS finalizes Second Amendment To Its Cyber Regulations Tuesday - Canada Bans Chinese and Russian Apps on Government Devices Wednesday - SEC Sues Solarwinds CISO For Non-Disclosure Thursday - Throw Back Thursday - New Rules Post-SolarWinds Breach Friday - Everything else (Spider-Man 2, Gen V, Loki Season 2, games, movies,...

In this week's Throw Back Thursday episode from September 19, 2022 (Season 1 Episode 270), Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss the government's new requirements for self-attestation after the SolarWinds breach. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: White House releases post-SolarWinds federal software security requirements https://federalnewsnetwork.com/cybersecurity/2022/09/white-...

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss our thoughts on the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) adding the Solarwinds CISO to their suite for misleading investors by not disclosing the company's security posture. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: SEC sues SolarWinds and its CISO for fraudulent cybersecurity disclosures https://www.csoonline.com/article/657599/sec-sues-s...

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss why Canada finally banned WeChat and Kaspersky products on govt devices. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Canada bans WeChat and Kaspersky products on govt devices https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/canada-bans-wechat-and-kaspersky-products-on-govt-devices/?fbclid=IwAR0LzoBuyrfq1MUnBN3LjdiO5QgfTaZhbo4NvZNSMRHIlRC29BH-Bu_...

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) finalized the second amendment to its cybersecurity regulations. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: NYDFS Finalizes Cybersecurity Rule Amendments https://www.dataprotectionreport.com/2023/11/nydfs-finalizes-cybersecurity-rule-amendments/?fbclid=IwAR2qr98Yq1VlXDLHf_rUBNZET7LeKb-aA22...

All week long, Ryan, Shannon, and Chris have discussed topics spanning: Monday - Cybersecurity Behavior Training? Tuesday - Where Do “Nigerian” Scams Really Come From? Wednesday - CISA Expanding “No-Notice” Penetration Testing Thursday - Throw Back Thursday - Meet Skylar Hunter Friday - Everything else (Spider-Man 2, Gen V, Loki Season 2, games, movies, books, etc.) Now you can listen to us discus...

On this week's Throw Back Thursday I had the opportunity to interview and nerd out with one of my co-workers and friend, Skylar Hunter. Skylar is an IT Project Manager by day and a Script Kiddie at night. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Socials: Website - https://www.heroesmediagroup.com/shows/the-other-side-of-the-firewall/ Audio - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-s...

In this episode, Ryan, Shannon, and Chris discuss CISA's push to expand “visibility” across federal agency networks. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: CISA hails progress on cyber risk visibility, but lawmakers eye expanded shared services https://federalnewsnetwork.com/cybersecurity/2023/10/cisa-hails-progress-on-cyber-risk-visibility-but-lawmakers-eye-expanded-shared-servi...

In this episode, Ryan, Shannon, and Chris discuss how Nigerian police are cracking down on cybercrime and how most Nigerian scams don't originate where you may think. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Nigerian Police Dismantle cybercrime recruitment, mentoring hub https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nigerian-police-dismantle-cybercrime-recruitment-mentoring-hub/#g...

In this episode, Ryan, Shannon, and Chris discuss how cybersecurity awareness often misses the mark because it doesn't account for user behavior. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Cybersecurity Awareness Doesn't Cut It; It's Time to Focus on Behavior https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/cybersecurity-awareness-doesnt-cut-it-focus-on-behavior Socials: Website -...

All week long, Ryan and Shannon, have discussed topics spanning: Monday - The 23andMe Breach Tuesday - Europol Takes Down Ransomware Group Wednesday - Labor Crunch Is the US’s Greatest Cybersecurity Threat? Thursday - Throw Back Thursday - Meet Alex Worsham Friday - Everything else (Spider-Man 2, Loki Season 2, games, movies, books, etc.) Now you can listen to us discuss what we've been watching,...

In this episode of the podcast from Season 1 of the podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking to Mr. Alex J. Worsham. Alex is a member of the Army and was beginning his cybersecurity journey. Our conversation topics ranged from "What I dislike about the cybersecurity community?" to "How to deal with imposter syndrome?" Alex came prepared and asked great questions throughout our interview. This is an...

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss how members of Congress feel that the labor crunch or shortage may be our country's biggest cybersecurity threat. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Republican congressman says labor crunch biggest threat to US cybersecurity https://thehill.com/policy/technology/4265196-congressman-says-labor-crunch-biggest-threat-us-cybersecurity/?fb...

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss how Europol took down the ransomware group, Ragnar Locker, and arrested one of its key members. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Europol Dismantles Ragnar Locker Ransomware Infrastructure, Nabs Key Developer https://thehackernews.com/2023/10/europol-dismantles-ragnar-locker.html?m=1&fbclid=IwAR2PAWqrDJv7Vi0HeRAXYQIlrgyY7fp75BYyu_ddz...

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss the recent 23andMe data breach. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Hacker leaks millions more 23andMe user records on cybercrime forum https://techcrunch.com/2023/10/18/hacker-leaks-millions-more-23andme-user-records-on-cybercrime-forum/amp/?fbclid=IwAR3nQwcaIOHdFJsATBdwO23ynX2OY-PalTxBqReS690ppliOBLwi3a25MUk Socials: Website - https:...

All week long, Ryan and Chris, have discussed topics spanning: Monday - NSA Issues Bounty To Crack the ECC Seeds Tuesday - EU Gender Equality Advocates Being Targeted Wednesday - Israeli Cyber Professionals Step Up Amidst Chaos Thursday - Throw Back Thursday - Meet James Carroll III Friday - Everything else (Gen V, Loki Season 2, games, movies, books, etc.) Now you can listen to us discuss what we...

In this week's Throw Back Thursday from November 2021, I had the pleasure of speaking to Mr. James Carroll III. James has a degree in IT, a background in security, and is on an exciting cyber journey. Our conversation topics ranged from "How moving outside of your comfort zone promotes growth." to "What can be done to get over that imposter syndrome many of us battle along the journey." James' cur...

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss how Israeli cybersecurity professionals are working together to defeat hacktivists amid war efforts. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Israeli cyber security professionals band together amid Gaza war https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-cyber-security-professionals-band-together-amid-gaza-war-2023-10-12/?fbclid=IwAR0g8n4...

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss how EU gender equality advocates are being targeted by a RomCom Rat named PEAPOD. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: New PEAPOD Cyberattack Campaign Targeting Women Political Leaders https://thehackernews.com/2023/10/new-peapod-cyberattack-campaign.html Socials: Website - https://www.heroesmediagroup.com/shows/the-other-side-of-the-fi...

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss the $12,288 bounty NSA is willing to pay to whomever can crack crack the NIST elliptic curves seeds and discover the original phrases that were hashed to generate them. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Bounty offered for secret NSA seeds behind NIST elliptic curves algo https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bounty-offered-f...

All week long, Ryan and Chris, have discussed topics spanning: Monday - NSA & CISA Release Top 10 Misconfiguration List Tuesday - Google Donates $500K to RIT’s Cybersecurity Clinic Wednesday - FBI Warns Of Dual Ransomware Attacks Thursday - Throw Back Thursday - Meet Johnny Jones Jr. Friday - Everything else (Gen V, Loki Season 2, games, movies, books, etc.) Now you can listen to us discuss what w...

What's up, everyone! In this episode, Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon have a great conversation with Mr. Johnny Jones Jr., the Co-Founder and President of Tech4All Foundation. We discussed Johnny's background, military service, current profession, and why he and his fellow co-founders started their nonprofit. "Tech4All Foundation strives to create ways for youth, marginalized communities, and veterans to...

In this episode, Ryan and special guest, Chris Abacon, discuss the FBI's warning about dual ransomware attacks in the U.S. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: FBI warns of dual ransomware attacks, and other cybersecurity news to know this month https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/10/fbi-ransomware-threat-and-other-cybersecurity-news-to-know-this-month/?fbclid=IwAR0O4jyFglYlsSW...

In this episode, Ryan and special guest, Chris Abacon, discuss the Rochester Institute of Technology's Cybersecurity Clinic and how its charitable deeds were awarded a $500K donation from Google. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Funding to allow RIT to bolster cybersecurity around Rochester https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/funding-to-allow-rit-to-bolster-cybersecurity-ar...