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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Ransomware Shuts Down Dole Plants 28.02.2023 11:42

What's up, everyone?! In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss how a potential ransomware attack caused Dole to shut down its plants. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Ransomware Attack Forces Produce Giant Dole to Shut Down Plants https://www.securityweek.com/ransomware-attack-forces-produce-giant-dole-to-shut-down-plants/amp/?fbclid=IwAR3O9wMXbiIrkeGd7y54KO3hIe5II6BWr...

AT&T Selling Off Cyber Division 27.02.2023 11:24

What's up, everyone?! In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss AT&T's plans to sell off its cyber division in an attempt to pay off more debt. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: AT&T seeks to shed cybersecurity division, sources tell Reuters https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2023/02/21/att-seeks-to-shed-cybersecurity-division-sources-tell-reuters.html?fbclid=IwAR2d0NBl4ixSS4Ii-Fh...

The Weekly Run Down 24.02.2023 40:07

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...

DDoS Attack Breaks World Record 22.02.2023 13:47

What's up, everyone?! In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss how Cloudflare successfully stopped a world record 71M RPS DDoS attack. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Massive HTTP DDoS Attack Hits Record High of 71 Million Requests/Second https://thehackernews.com/2023/02/massive-http-ddos-attack-hits-record.html Socials: Audio - https://anchor.fm/theothersideofthef...

FBI Investigating Cyber-Attack 21.02.2023 8:20

What's up, everyone?! In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss the FBI's investigation of a recent cyber-attack on its network. 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 Twitter, LinkedIn, an...

Apple WebKit Zero-Day Vulnerability 20.02.2023 14:48

What's up, everyone?! In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss the recently addressed Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Safari zero-day vulnerability. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Patch Now: Apple's iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Safari Under Attack with New Zero-Day Flaw https://thehackernews.com/2023/02/patch-now-apples-ios-ipados-macos-and.html?m=1&fbclid=IwAR1ECSoV4-kgf5t...

The Weekly Run Down 17.02.2023 51:42

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: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXZgdDvlcQ8bP_V4dEF02Yw Facebook - the other side of the firewall page and group! Ryan on LinkedIn and Clubhouse - @ryrysecurityguy --- Support this podcast: https:...

Russian Cyberattacks Decrease Against Ukraine 15.02.2023 10:51

What's up, everyone?! In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss the decrease in cyberattacks being performed by Russia against Ukraine. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Russia’s cyberattacks against Ukraine decreased: is cyber war coming to an end? https://cybernews.com/security/russia-ukraine-cyberwar/ Socials: Audio - https://anchor.fm/theothersideofthefirewall YouT...

Oakland and Modesto Rocked By Cyber Attack 14.02.2023 9:56

What's up, everyone?! 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: Audio - h...

Reddit Confirms Phishing Attack 13.02.2023 11:27

What's up, everyone?! In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss the recent Reddit security breach. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Reddit Confirms It Was Hacked—Recommends Users Set Up 2FA https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2023/02/10/reddit-confirms-it-was-hacked-recommends-users-set-up-2fa/?sh=6c3a243068e9 Socials: Audio - https://anchor.fm/theothersideofthef...

The Weekly Run Down 10.02.2023 36:50

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: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXZgdDvlcQ8bP_V4dEF02Yw Facebook - the other side of the firewall page and group! Ryan on LinkedIn and Clubhouse - @ryrysecurityguy --- Support this podcast: https:...

2023's DE&I And Layoff Woes 08.02.2023 14:22

What's up, everyone!? In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss upcoming DE&I and layoff concerns. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: DE&I in 2023: Experts Forecast Layoffs, Remote Work and More https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/behavioral-competencies/global-and-cultural-effectiveness/pages/dei-in-2023-experts-forecast-layoffs-remote-work-and-more.aspx So...

Cybercrime Gangs Step Up Recruiting Efforts 07.02.2023 12:41

What's up, everyone!? In this episode Ryan and Shannon discuss cybercrime groups recruiting and pay may outperform legal businesses. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Cybercrime Groups Offering Six-Figure Salaries for IT Talents on The Dark Web https://cybersecuritynews.com/criminal-organizations-advertising-jobs/ Socials: Audio - https://anchor.fm/theothersideofthefir...

Phishing Email Costs Baltimore Schools $10M 06.02.2023 8:19

What's up, everyone?! In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss how a phishing email cost Baltimore Public Schools $10M in recovery and repairs. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Baltimore schools cyber attack cost nearly $10M: State IG https://abcnews.go.com/US/baltimore-schools-failed-fully-act-security-recommendations-cyber/story?id=96671802&fbclid=IwAR3K0ynWiD838_-iQ...

The Weekly Run Down 03.02.2023 50:32

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: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXZgdDvlcQ8bP_V4dEF02Yw Facebook - the other side of the firewall page and group! Ryan on LinkedIn and Clubhouse - @ryrysecurityguy --- Support this podcast: https:...

U.S. Air Force Selects Howard University 01.02.2023 11:51

What's up, everyone!? In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss how the U.S. Air Force selected Howard University to focus on tactical autonomy technology for military systems. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: U.S. Air Force Selects Howard University for Science Research Partnership https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3274358/us-air-force-selects-howar...

Cybersecurity Layoffs 31.01.2023 11:51

What's up, everyone?! In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss recent cybersecurity layoffs impacting some companies. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Dozens of Cybersecurity Companies Announced Layoffs in Past Year https://www.securityweek.com/tens-of-cybersecurity-companies-announced-layoffs-in-past-year/?fbclid=IwAR3_8GU3EjgEcEEjt4PXnracW7Rpbr-nUK5vHRiSLEvdMuBIJz3kiGb...

HIVE RAAS Shut Down 30.01.2023 10:45

What's up, everyone!? In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss how joint international law enforcement seized the Hive ransomware gangs' infrastructure and distributed their decryption keys. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Hive Ransomware Infrastructure Seized in Joint International Law Enforcement Effort https://thehackernews.com/2023/01/hive-ransomware-infrastructur...

The Weekly Run Down 27.01.2023 49:57

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: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXZgdDvlcQ8bP_V4dEF02Yw Facebook - the other side of the firewall page and group! Ryan on LinkedIn and Clubhouse - @ryrysecurityguy --- Support this podcast: https:...

U.S. Do Not Fly List Leaked! 25.01.2023 13:18

What's up, everyone?! In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss how the 2019 version of the U.S. Do Not Fly list was discovered on an unsecure server and leaked online. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: U.S. ‘No Fly List’ Leaks After Being Left in an Unsecured Airline Server https://www.vice.com/en/article/93a4p5/us-no-fly-list-leaks-after-being-left-in-an-unsecured-airl...

Ransomware Profits Dip 40% 24.01.2023 10:01

What's up, everyone?! In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss the sharp dip in ransomware attackers' profits in 2022. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Ransomware profits drop 40% in 2022 as victims refuse to pay https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-profits-drop-40-percent-in-2022-as-victims-refuse-to-pay/ Socials: Audio - https://anchor.fm/theot...

LastPass Breach Update 23.01.2023 10:44

What's up, everyone?! In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss the latest updates on the LastPass breach. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: LastPass faces mounting criticism over recent breach https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/252529329/LastPass-faces-mounting-criticism-over-recent-breach#:~:text=LastPass%20disclosed%20a%20breach%20last,and%20encrypted%20we...

The Weekly Run Down 23.12.2022 35:00

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: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXZgdDvlcQ8bP_V4dEF02Yw Facebook - the other side of the firewall page and group! Ryan on LinkedIn and Clubhouse - @ryrysecurityguy --- Support this podcast: https:...

No Honor Among Thieves 21.12.2022 8:42

What's up, everyone?! In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss how cybercriminals are seeking legal action against one another. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Fake leaks: how scammers defraud each other https://cybernews.com/news/fake-leaks/?fbclid=IwAR1YGlPjxv709ufgoHU974yifaWN2YIa0cjIhP1CBzibYtxdXCXaSTTPeCY Socials: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXZgdDv...

Cyber Incident Shuts Down Pharmacies, Costs $25M 20.12.2022 10:21

What's up, everyone?! In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss how a cyber incident disrupted a major pharmacy chain and cost the parent company $25M in earnings. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Sobeys cybersecurity breach brings $25M net earnings hit https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/sobeys-cybersecurity-breach-brings-25-m-net-earnings-hit-201458989.html?fbclid=IwAR1...