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

International Attack on REvil Gang 26.10.2021

What's up, everyone! In this 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-revi...

Top Officials Pass The Mic 25.10.2021

What's up, everyone! In this episode, Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss how top officials turned over their Twitter accounts to showcase diversity and inclusion. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Top officials turn over Twitter accounts to 'share the mic' with Black cybersecurity experts  https://thehill.com/policy/cybersecurity/578100-top-officials-turn-over-twitter-accounts...

The Weekly Run Down 22.10.2021

What's up, everyone! In this episode, Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss the sixth generation of game consoles (Sega Dreamcast, Playstation 2, Nintendo Gamecube, and Xbox), what we've been doing all week and what media has piqued our interest. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Socials: Website - www.theothersideofthefirewall.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXZgdDvlcQ8bP_...

Introducing CISA with Gabriel Davis 20.10.2021

What's up, everyone! In this episode, Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon sit down with Mr. Gabriel Davis, the Risk Operations Lead at Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Gab shares his background with us and breaks down CISA's role in the newly signed K-12 Cybersecurity Act. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! CISA links:  https://www.cisa.gov/stopransomware  https://www.cis...

From Ransomware To Killware 19.10.2021

What's up, everyone! In this episode, Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss Homeland Security's warnings concerning the shift from ransomware to "killware". Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Homeland Security Warns of Cyberattacks Intended to Kill People https://futurism.com/homeland-security-cyberattacks-kill-people?fbclid=IwAR0mJ79X_4DPMwov-OsgMQ6iKo0f0T-9Facl9aKsbFwi_Bx2XeMHuZ...

Whose Hack Is It Anyway? 18.10.2021

What's up, everyone! In this episode, Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss how Missouri is pursuing charges against a journalist who informed them about a PII data leak. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks!   Article: Missouri Vows to Prosecute ‘Hacker’ Who Informed State About Data Leak  https://threatpost.com/missouri-prosecute-hacker-data-leak/175501/ Website - www.theothersideofthefirew...

The Weekly Run Down 15.10.2021

What's up, everyone! On this episode Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss what we've been doing all week and what media, games, etc. have peeked our interest. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️  Thanks! Socials: Website - www.theothersideofthefirewall.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXZgdDvlcQ8bP_V4dEF02Yw Facebook - the other side of the firewall page and group! Ryan on Twitter, L...

Why Are Women & Minorities Hacked More Often? 13.10.2021

What's up, everyone! In this episode, Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss a shocking statistic that Women, specifically women of color, are hacked more than any other demographic. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks!   Articles: Women, Minorities Are Hacked More Than Others  https://threatpost.com/women-minorities-hacked/175038/Socials: Website - www.theothersideofthefirewall.com YouTube -...

TSA Cybersecurity Oversight on Rail & Airlines 12.10.2021

What's up, everyone! In this episode, Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss the TSA's plan to oversee new rail and airline cybersecurity mandates. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks!   Article: TSA to impose cybersecurity mandates on railroad and aviation industries  https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/06/politics/tsa-cybersecurity-mandates-railroad-aviation/index.html Socials: Website - www.theoth...

LANtenna Attack on Air-Gapped Systems 11.10.2021

What's up, everyone! In this episode, Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss the interesting LANtenna attack and the implications it has on both air-gapped and traditional networks. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: LANtenna attack allows exfiltrating data from Air-Gapped systems via Ethernet cables https://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/123008/hacking/lantenna-attack-exfiltration-t...

The Weekly Run Down 08.10.2021

What's up, everyone! On this episode Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss what we've been doing all week and what media, games, etc. have peeked our interest. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️  Thanks! Socials: Website - www.theothersideofthefirewall.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXZgdDvlcQ8bP_V4dEF02Yw Facebook - the other side of the firewall page and group! Ryan on Twitter, L...

Has Ransomware Passed the Point of No Return? 06.10.2021

What's up, everyone! In this episode Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss a Ransomware tragedy resulting in death and if Ransomware gangs have passed the point of no return. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Socials: Website - www.theothersideofthefirewall.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXZgdDvlcQ8bP_V4dEF02Yw Facebook - the other side of the firewall page and group! Ryan...

FCC Cracking Down on SIM Swapping 05.10.2021

What's up, everyone! In this episode, Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss the FCC's efforts to close loopholes concerning SIM Swapping. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Socials: Website - www.theothersideofthefirewall.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXZgdDvlcQ8bP_V4dEF02Yw Facebook - the other side of the firewall page and group! Ryan on Twitter, LinkedIn, Clubhouse and...

Apple Pay/Visa Card Replay Attack 04.10.2021

What's up, everyone! In this episode, Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss a new Apple Pay replay attack that only impacts Visa credit cards. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️  Thanks!   Article: Your Apple Pay payments can be stolen over the air — here's what to do  https://www.tomsguide.com/news/apple-pay-replay-attack?fbclid=IwAR1su-ixEdvNRXzdXOaMQ7161O6LH_L14DqbP5HO7hAJyfad7nMwuJAT-I8 Social...

The Weekly Run Down 01.10.2021

What's up, everyone! On this episode Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss what we've been doing all week and what media, games, etc. have peeked our interest. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️  Thanks! Socials: Website - www.theothersideofthefirewall.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXZgdDvlcQ8bP_V4dEF02Yw Facebook - the other side of the firewall page and group! Ryan on Twitter, L...

Is Cybersecurity Training A Hopeless Battle? 29.09.2021

What's up, everyone! This Wednesday Discussion, Ryan and Shannon are joined by a very special co-host Ieshea Hollins, Founder/CEO of Direnzic Technology Consulting Group LLC. In this episode, the panel discusses if cybersecurity training is a hopeless battle. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ and check out Ieshea's links below. Thanks! Upcoming Events for National Cyber Security Awareness Mo...

Loose Clicks Sink Battleships? 28.09.2021

What's up, everyone! In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss the recent hacking attempt against a key US shipping port. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Article: Hackers breached computer network at key US port but did not disrupt operations Socials: Website - www.theothersideofthefirewall.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXZgdDvlcQ8bP_V4dEF02Yw Facebook - the other...

Dr. Gebru Sounds Off 27.09.2021

What's up, everyone! In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss Dr. Gebru, Google's former AI ethics subject matter expert, calling for a reconceptualizing of AI and potential government regulation. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Socials: Website - www.theothersideofthefirewall.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXZgdDvlcQ8bP_V4dEF02Yw Facebook - the other side of the f...

The Weekly Run Down 24.09.2021

What's up, everyone! On this episode Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss what we've been doing all week and what media, games, etc. have peeked our interest. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️  Thanks! Socials: Website - www.theothersideofthefirewall.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXZgdDvlcQ8bP_V4dEF02Yw Facebook - the other side of the firewall page and group! Ryan on Twitter, L...

The Crew Reintroduces Themselves 22.09.2021

What's up, everyone! In this episode, Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon reintroduce the podcast and themselves to the audience. Interested in breaking into cyber? Then you may want to listen to how we made it happen. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️  Thanks! Socials: Website - www.theothersideofthefirewall.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXZgdDvlcQ8bP_V4dEF02Yw Facebook - the other si...

Ransomware Universal Decryptor Key Is Out 21.09.2021

What's up, everyone! In this episode, Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss Bitdefender working with law enforcement to create a universal decryptor key for those impacted by ReVil ransomware. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️  Thanks! Article: REvil/Sodinokibi Ransomware Universal Decryptor Key Is Out https://threatpost.com/revil-sodinokibi-ransomware-universal-decryptor/169498/?fbclid=IwAR1sMdL...

Apple Releases Emergency Software Patch 20.09.2021

What's up, everyone! In this episode, Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss the need for Apple to push out an emergency patch to combat a new Zero-Click vulnerability. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️  Thanks! Article: Apple Software Patch is an Indication of an Intensifying Cybersecurity Arms Race https://www.pymnts.com/news/security-and-risk/2021/apple-software-patch-indication-intensifying-cy...

The Weekly Run Down 17.09.2021

What's up, everyone! On this episode Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss what we've been doing all week and what media, games, etc. have peeked our interest. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️  Thanks! Socials: Website - www.theothersideofthefirewall.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXZgdDvlcQ8bP_V4dEF02Yw Facebook - the other side of the firewall page and group! Ryan on Twitter, L...

Security Tips While Traveling 15.09.2021

What's up, everyone! On this episode Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss some security tips you should implement while traveling. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️  Thanks! Article: 8 cyber security tips for business travelers  https://us.norton.com/internetsecurity-mobile-8-cyber-security-tips-for-business-travelers.html?fbclid=IwAR08dP2yzVVS6cR5o6YSddUjwCD-gkkdY4DGu6DUkj1_GSSrtJmWC_n_nlw Soci...

Caught 2FA Lacking 14.09.2021

What's up, everyone! On this episode Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss the latest news surrounding a recent United Nations breach due to a possible lack of two-factor authentication. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️  Thanks! Article: Stolen Credentials Led to Data Theft at United Nations  https://threatpost.com/data-theft-united-nations/169357/?fbclid=IwAR1FwTIcwghGHOlY5kEs0y-Mx_KjxWjGlmNNya...

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