The Other Side Of The Firewall

In this episode, Ryan and special guest, Chris Abacon, discuss the NSA & CISA joint released Top 10 Cybersecurity misconfiguration list. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: NSA and CISA Advise on Top Ten Cybersecurity Misconfigurations https://www.nsa.gov/Press-Room/Press-Releases-Statements/Press-Release-View/Article/3549369/nsa-and-cisa-advise-on-top-ten-cybersecurity-miscon...

All week long, Ryan and Shannon, have discussed topics spanning: Monday - DHS Concerns Over Johnson Controls Breach Tuesday - NSA Building an AI Security Operations Center Wednesday - The Cybersecurity Risks of a Government Shutdown Thursday - Throw Back Thursday - Discussing, The 4 Corners Of Cyber Awareness Friday - Everything else (games, movies, books, etc.) Now you can listen to us discuss wh...

Happy Throw Back Thursday! It is Cyber Awareness Month. In this episode, Ryan, Shannon, and our special guest, Ieshea Hollins, discuss the upcoming 2nd Annual Internet Safety Tech Symposium. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! ABOUT IESHEA HOLLINS With more than 24 years of Information Technology, Information Security, and business program management experience in both the public and p...

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss the risks associated with a potential government shutdown. Please 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Government Shutdown Poised to Stress Nation's Cybersecurity Supply Chain https://www.darkreading.com/cloud/government-shutdown-poised-to-stress-nation-s-cybersecurity-supply-chain?fbclid=IwAR38HMW4YeJ1vgiepP9lirCxu04UkrewLxsyrcyla7oaJZGcQ0QDIgyrtng...

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss the NSA's plans to create a state-of-the-art AI Security Operations Center to bolster U.S. defense and intelligence. Please 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: National Security Agency is Starting an Artificial Intelligence Security Center https://www.securityweek.com/national-security-agency-is-starting-an-artificial-intelligence-security-center/?f...

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss the recent cybersecurity attack on Johnson Controls International (JIC) and DHS' concerns about the theft of floor plans and blueprints. Please 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: DHS: Physical Security a Concern in Johnson Controls Cyberattack https://www.darkreading.com/ics-ot/dhs-physical-security-concern-johnson-controls-cyberattack?fbclid=IwAR3...

All week long, Ryan and Shannon, have discussed topics spanning: Monday - MGM’s Ransomware Attack Postmortem Tuesday - Cisco Buys Splunk, Future Proofing AI-Security Wednesday - China Claims U.S. Has Been Spying Thursday - Throw Back Thursday - Environmental Justice & Expanding Broadband Friday - Everything else (games, movies, books, etc.) Now you can listen to us discuss what we've been watching...

In this week's Throw Back Thursday episode (Season 2 Episode 19), Ryan, Shannon, and our special guest, Michael Ware, discuss new Department of Environmental Quality initiatives, Expanding Broadband to rural areas via grants and Environmental Justice efforts. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Environmental Justice https://www.deq.nc.gov/outreach-education/environmental-justice Broadb...

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss China's claims that the U.S. has been spying on them for a decade. Please 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: China Accuses U.S. of Decade-Long Cyber Espionage Campaign Against Huawei Servers https://thehackernews.com/2023/09/china-accuses-us-of-decade-long-cyber.html?m=1&fbclid=IwAR18fOSyhUiegtU6hhLsuh550E-eegAPsgR4WnXhVky86DJDkuAlcLHTF7w# Socials:...

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss Cisco's purchase of Splunk and what that means for the future of AI-enabled security. Please 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Cisco and Splunk: Driving the Next Generation of AI-Enabled Security and Observability https://blogs.cisco.com/news/cisco-and-splunk-driving-the-next-generation-of-ai-enabled-security-and-observability?fbclid=IwAR3jZlimG_c...

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss the MGM and Ceasar Place breaches and fallout post-incident. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: MGM Resorts’ Systems Restored After 10-Days Following Ransomware Attack https://cybersecuritynews.com/mgm-resorts-systems-restored/ Socials: Website - https://www.heroesmediagroup.com/shows/the-other-side-of-the-firewall/ Audio - https://po...

All week long, Ryan and Shannon, have discussed topics spanning: Monday - MGM Suffers Oceans 14-Level Cyberattack Tuesday - Penn State University Lawsuit (Federal Government suing the school due to non-compliance) Wednesday - State Department Catches China Hacking Thursday - Ask A CISSP | Meet Delisha Hodo (Assistant Director of Advising at SANS Technology Institute) Friday - Everything else (Our...

This week on Ask A CISSP, we have an interview with Delisha Hodo, Assistant Director of Advising at SANS Technology Institute. In this very informative episode, we'll learn Delisha's extraordinary cybersecurity "origin story" and discuss the pathways her and SANS have created to bring more people of color, woman, veterans, young adults, and HBCU students and alumni into the field of cybersecurity....

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss why Penn State University is being sued by the Federal Government under the False Claims Act. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Feds hit Penn State University with false claims lawsuit over cyber compliance https://www.scmagazine.com/news/feds-hit-penn-state-university-with-false-claims-lawsuit-over-cyber-compliance?fbclid=IwAR21b9cP...

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss how the State Department realized China was reading their emails. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: All thanks to ‘Big Yellow Taxi’: How State discovered Chinese hackers reading its emails https://www.politico.com/news/2023/09/15/digital-tripwire-helped-state-uncover-chinese-hack-00115973?fbclid=IwAR121kTyuFoDclkJBw9s8cEhtgpQkN-Rg7wp...

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss the ongoing MGM and Ceasar's Palace cyberattack. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: The chaotic and cinematic MGM casino hack, explained https://www.vox.com/technology/2023/9/15/23875113/mgm-hack-casino-vishing-cybersecurity-ransomware Socials: Audio - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-side-of-the-firewall/id1542479181 Y...

All week long, Ryan and Shannon, have discussed topics spanning: Monday - iPhones Targeted By Zero-Click Vulnerability Tuesday - What Are Apple iOS Security Research Devices? Wednesday - Charging Hackers With War Crimes Thursday - Ask A CISSP | Meet Kayne McGladrey (Field Chief Information Security Officer at Hyperproof) Friday - Everything else (Starfield, TMNT, Nintendo Switch 2 rumors, movies,...

This week on Ask A CISSP, we have an interview with Kayne McGladrey, Field CISO at Hyperproof. In this very entertaining episode, we'll learn Kayne's amazing cybersecurity "origin story" and discuss the need for more diversity of culture and thought within cybersecurity. We'll also go into upcoming Federal and State policy and how he and his team have developed the tools necessary to keep up with...

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss how the International Criminal Court will soon prosecute hackers involved in warfare as war criminals. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: The International Criminal Court Will Now Prosecute Cyberwar Crimes https://www.wired.com/story/icc-cyberwar-crimes/?fbclid=IwAR1JDSV6eumjEXr9aeiD8iCkBRGY8lfsLvP5zaBar-wYi15vzALDGC9ScQI Socials: Aud...

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss what Apple iOS Security Research Devices (SRD) are and why they are essential to the future of iPhones. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Apple opens 2024 applications to get ‘security research’ iPhones https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-opens-2024-applications-to-get-security-research-iphones/?fbclid=IwAR1gAKVFSmWqRGA...

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss a critical security vulnerability affecting all iPhones and iPads. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Why Apple is urging you to update iPhone software ASAP https://www.abcactionnews.com/why-apple-is-urging-you-to-update-iphone-software-asap?fbclid=IwAR0sgFZUPj5Z5CAj9cAGAGLekbGSb9sSpkgpe0TbXn5EyxYoi5tGCsaHt_s&mibextid=Zxz2cZ Socials:...

All week long, Ryan and Shannon, have discussed topics spanning: Monday - Newly Formed Cyber Crime Syndicate Tuesday - Cyber Hygiene To Impact CEO Compensation Wednesday - Celebrating Women in Cybersecurity Thursday - Throwback Thursday | Meet Ieshea Hollins Friday - Everything else (Star Field, movies, books, etc.) Now you can listen to us discuss what we've been watching, playing, and reading. C...

Welcome to Throwback Thursday! On this special episode, Ryan enjoyed interviewing, Ieshea Hollins, Chief Information Security Consultant at Direnzic Technology & Consulting, LLC. In this interview, they discuss topics such as; trailblazing in digital forensics and cybersecurity, natural talent vs. certs vs. degrees, normalizing pursuing your passion over chasing titles, and what it means to be a v...

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon celebrate International Women in Cyber Day and discuss why women's growth in cyber may be slow in Canada. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: International Women in Cyber Day: Slow progress https://www.itworldcanada.com/article/international-women-in-cyber-security-day-slow-progress/545952?fbclid=IwAR1dIN5CT949uSsoEYE_ys1RYwKPqhxlgZRGImqeNKTzc...

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss how a company's cyber hygiene and practices may have ramifications for CEO compensation. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Cybersecurity Enters Conversation About Executive Pay https://www.wsj.com/articles/cybersecurity-enters-conversation-about-executive-pay-488d702e?fbclid=IwAR2oXHcpfftCUJVxR9CccBMCZBIFPbNcZfOn93Qwily_0zDu0ZwXtKM3d...