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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Ryan Williams

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www.heroesmediagroup.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Microsoft's Plans to Skill Up 1M Women - The Other Side of the Firewall Episode 343 04.05.2023

What's up, everyone?! In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss Microsoft's Ready4Cybersecurity program and its plans to skill up one million women and underrepresented youths in Asia. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Microsoft to skill 100K young women in cybersecurity by 2025 https://cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/digital-security/microsoft-to-skill-100k-young-wome...

A Game of Cybersecurity Cat & Mouse 02.05.2023

What's up, everyone?! In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss how global organizations are getting better at detecting attacks. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Businesses detect cyberattacks faster despite increasingly sophisticated adversaries https://www.csoonline.com/article/3693575/businesses-detect-cyberattacks-faster-despite-increasingly-sophisticated-adversaries.a...

Minneapolis Public Schools Breached 01.05.2023

What's up, everyone?! In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss a recent breach of the Minneapolis Public Schools and the impact it is having on students, parents, and teachers. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Students’ psychological reports, abuse allegations leaked by ransomware hackers https://www-nbcnews-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna79414?fbc...

The Weekly Run Down 28.04.2023

What's up, everyone!? In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss what we've been doing all week and what media has piqued our interest. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Socials: Audio - https://anchor.fm/theothersideofthefirewall YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXZgdDvlcQ8bP_V4dEF02Yw Ryan on Twitter, LinkedIn and Clubhouse - @ryrysecurityguy #Cybersecurity #VideoGames #Pe...

Microsoft Wants More Woman In Cyber 26.04.2023

What's up, everyone?! In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss how Microsoft is making big strives to bring in and retain women in infosec. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Microsoft pushes for more women in cybersecurityhttps://www.theregister.com/2023/04/21/microsoft_women_cybersecurity/ Socials: Audio - https://anchor.fm/theothersideofthefirewall YouTube - https://www.y...

ChatGPT, Cybersecurity Friend or Foe? 25.04.2023

What's up, everyone?! In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss whether ChatGPT will be God's gift to cybersecurity or our undoing. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: ChatGPT may hinder the cybersecurity industryhttps://venturebeat.com/security/chatgpt-may-hinder-the-cybersecurity-industry/ Socials: Audio - https://anchor.fm/theothersideofthefirewall YouTube - https://www.you...

North Korean Supply Chain Attack 24.04.2023

What's up, everyone?! In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss a recent North Korean Supply Chain Attack. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: North Korean hackers breach software firm in significant cyberattack https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2023/04/20/politics/north-korea-hacking-supply-chain-3cx-mandiant/index.html?fbclid=IwAR2W2ei0mtQfqVnfddhsbzWabQWRpJsRMSBKDTytCxPdlhTE6HfScJVxy...

The Weekly Run Down 07.04.2023

What's up, everyone!? In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss what we've been doing all week and what media has piqued our interest. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Socials: Audio - https://anchor.fm/theothersideofthefirewall YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXZgdDvlcQ8bP_V4dEF02Yw Ryan on Twitter, LinkedIn and Clubhouse - @ryrysecurityguy #Cybersecurity #VideoGames #Pe...

Native Americans' Representation In Tech 05.04.2023

What's up, everyone?! In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss the non-profit, Natives Rising, and how it is helping more Native American women bridge the gap into tech. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Natives Rising wins backing to help Native Americans into tech and startupshttps://techcrunch.com/2022/11/30/natives-rising-wins-backing-to-help-native-americans-into-tech-...

DoD Eyes Cyber Branch 04.04.2023

What's up, everyone?! In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss potential plans to create a 7th military branch dedicated to cyber. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: US military needs 7th branch just for cyber, current and former leaders say https://therecord.media/us-cyber-force-creation-proposed-mcpa?fbclid=IwAR2ldLbaE01uXChOFtEGmJRp0hpd_j9wNVbB69u9mUzcdDKeTZgG-FfFp98 Soci...

USB Drive Bombs 04.04.2023

What's up, everyone?! In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss how a journalist suffered injuries from a weaponized USB drive. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Journalist plugs in unknown USB drive mailed to him—it exploded in his face https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/03/journalist-plugs-in-unknown-usb-drive-mailed-to-him-it-exploded-in-his-face/amp/?fbclid=IwAR39hV-f1...

The Weekly Run Down 24.03.2023

What's up, everyone!? In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss what we've been doing all week and what media has piqued our interest. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Socials: Audio - https://anchor.fm/theothersideofthefirewall YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXZgdDvlcQ8bP_V4dEF02Yw Ryan on Twitter, LinkedIn and Clubhouse - @ryrysecurityguy #Cybersecurity #VideoGames #Pe...

Black Americans And Cybersecurity 22.03.2023

What's up, everyone?! In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss how the recent White House hosted a roundtable of black cybersecurity professionals and what it means for the future of cyber. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: White House hosts roundtable with Black cybersecurity experts https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2023/03/05/white-house-hosts-roundtable-with-black-cyberse...

NBA Suffers Massive PII Breach 21.03.2023

What's up, everyone?! In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss the implications of a recent PII breach the NBA suffered. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: NBA alerts fans of a data breach exposing personal informationhttps://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nba-alerts-fans-of-a-data-breach-exposing-personal-information/?fbclid=IwAR0fCsN3e0iZJPwXllJxngcCi91TNKMAu5zqd87...

Ring Playing Doorbell Ditch with Ransomer 20.03.2023

What's up, everyone?! In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss a suspected breach of the popular Ring doorbell company. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Security News This Week: Ring Is in a Standoff With Hackers https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-ring-hacked-ransomware/?fbclid=IwAR1mvYRA2AcqQ1ZM_pDRFid_4xIFHHoCkUa6jQnbXx8uonjQlLQdizhTUo0 Socials: Audio - https://anchor.fm...

The Weekly Run Down 17.03.2023

What's up, everyone!? In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss what we've been doing all week and what media has piqued our interest. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Socials: Audio - https://anchor.fm/theothersideofthefirewall YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXZgdDvlcQ8bP_V4dEF02Yw Ryan on Twitter, LinkedIn and Clubhouse - @ryrysecurityguy #Cybersecurity #VideoGames #Pe...

New $3.1B Cybersecurity Budget 15.03.2023

What's up, everyone?! In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss how the White House is spending its $3.1B in Cybersecurity spending. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️  Thanks!   Article: White House Allocates $3.1bn to Cybersecurity in New Budget  https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/white-house-allocates-dollar31bn/?fbclid=IwAR3AIIC5olijkEOBdBM4EekF45mawappNSkGF-BmKG1nFnd8mzQZPRUvh1c ...

The Passwordless Future is Nigh 14.03.2023

What's up, everyone?! On 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-222...

I'm Just A Breach On Capital Hill 13.03.2023

What's up, everyone?! In this episode Ryan and Shannon discuss a data breach impacting the DC Heath Care Exchange's 170K customers. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️  Thanks!   Socials:  Audio - https://anchor.fm/theothersideofthefirewall YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXZgdDvlcQ8bP_V4dEF02Yw Ryan on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Clubhouse - @ryrysecurityguy   #cybersecurity #breach #ca...

The Weekly Run Down 10.03.2023

What's up, everyone!? In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss what we've been doing all week and what media has piqued our interest. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Socials: Audio - https://anchor.fm/theothersideofthefirewall YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXZgdDvlcQ8bP_V4dEF02Yw Ryan on Twitter, LinkedIn and Clubhouse - @ryrysecurityguy #Cybersecurity #VideoGames #Pe...

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 Under Attack 08.03.2023

What's up, everyone?! In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss two recently disclosed TPM 2.0 vulnerabilities and their potential impact. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️  Thanks!   Article: TPM 2.0 Library Vulnerabilities May Affect Billions of IoT Devices  https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/tpm-20-library-flaw-affect/?fbclid=IwAR0n1-Vw9RaJPWkhwDvIXjZ5Zf5Fsy2zKmZw0C7-Ig70PMwTuTzme...

EPA Protecting Drinking Water Systems 07.03.2023

What's up, everyone?! In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss the EPA's plans to protect the U.S.'s 100, 000 public drinking water systems. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️  Thanks!   Article: EPA unveils cybersecurity oversight for public drinking water systems  https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/epa-cybersecurity-oversight-drinking-water/644094/?fbclid=IwAR0XnvmkarJdDCzDbu0hHmRe5eOD...

The White House's Cybersecurity Strategy 06.03.2023

What's up, everyone?! In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss the White House's new Cybersecurity Strategy. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️  Thanks!   Article: Biden's Cybersecurity Strategy Calls for Software Liability, Tighter Critical Infrastructure Security  https://www.darkreading.com/ics-ot/bidens-cybersecurity-strategy-calls-for-software-liability-tighter-critical-infastructure-se...

The Weekly Run Down 03.03.2023

What's up, everyone!? In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss what we've been doing all week and what media has piqued our interest. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Socials: Audio - https://anchor.fm/theothersideofthefirewall YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXZgdDvlcQ8bP_V4dEF02Yw Ryan on Twitter, LinkedIn and Clubhouse - @ryrysecurityguy #Cybersecurity #VideoGames #Pe...

Blackhats Getting Laid Off 01.03.2023

What's up, everyone?! In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss how lower Ransomware as a Service (RAAS) payoffs may be causing hackers to be laid off. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️  Thanks!   Socials: Audio - https://anchor.fm/theothersideofthefirewall YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXZgdDvlcQ8bP_V4dEF02Yw Facebook - www.facebook.com/groups/theothersideofthefirewall  Ryan on...

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