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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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Look Who's DOSing Now 13.09.2021

What's up, everyone! On this episode Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss Russia's Google equivalent, Yandex, being the recipient of a recent DDOS attack. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️  Thanks!   Article: Yandex Pummeled by Potent Meris DDoS Botnet  https://threatpost.com/yandex-meris-botnet/169368/?fbclid=IwAR3FjbCpCKVklphyY04lWbNOtshrLWAiZIkryt_d6QVlkN2cBP6EpIvKnW8 Socials: Website - www.t...

The Weekly Run Down 10.09.2021

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...

Privacy vs Safety Discussion 08.09.2021

What's up, everyone! On this episode Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss Apple screening users' devices for child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️  Thanks!   Article: Apple Delays Plans to Scan Devices for Child Abuse Images After Privacy Backlash  https://thehackernews.com/2021/09/apple-delays-plans-to-scan-devices-for.html?fbclid=IwAR20_g5CJqemzU0Ij7oXOM2kcpW4bt...

BrakTooth [Bluetooth] Vulnerabilities 07.09.2021

What's up, everyone! On this episode Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss the recently discovered BrakTooth [Bluetooth] Vulnerabilities. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️  Thanks!   Article: Billions of devices impacted by new BrakTooth Bluetooth vulnerabilities  https://therecord.media/billions-of-devices-impacted-by-new-braktooth-bluetooth-vulnerabilities/?fbclid=IwAR0jq5KE6SRX3oCh2uh7pCaWEghe...

Black Cybersecurity Pro Pipeline 06.09.2021

What's up, everyone! On this episode Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss how a $25 Million HBCU Initiative Created a Pipeline for More Black Cybersecurity Professionals. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️  Thanks! Article: How a $25 Million HBCU Initiative Created a Pipeline for More Black Cybersecurity Professionals https://tpinsights.com/2021/08/24/how-a-25-million-hbcu-initiative-created-a-pi...

The Weekly Run Down 03.09.2021

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 Great Privacy Debate 01.09.2021

What's up, everyone! On this episode Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss how a hacker from La Puente county hacked 620K iCloud accounts and claims his the victim once he was caught. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️  Thanks!   Article: La Puente man steals 620,000 iCloud photos in plot to find images of nude women  https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-08-23/icloud-photo-theft-nude-wome...

It's Boring but It Pays Well 31.08.2021

What's up, everyone! On this episode Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss the White House tasking NIST with producing a new cybersecurity framework. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️  Thanks!   Article: White House Tasks NIST with Producing Another Cybersecurity Framework  https://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2021/08/white-house-tasks-nist-producing-another-cybersecurity-framework/184868/ Socia...

Paying It Forward 30.08.2021

What's up, everyone! On this episode Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss Nashlie Sephus, an Amazon Scientist, building a $25M tech hub in her hometown, Jackson, MS. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️  Thanks!   Article: Amazon Scientist Nashlie Sephus is Building a $25M Tech Hub in Her Mississippi Hometown   https://afrotech.com/amazon-scientist-nashlie-sephus-is-building-a-25m-tech-hub-in-her-m...

The Weekly Run Down 27.08.2021

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...

Who's bullying the bullies? 25.08.2021

What's up, everyone! On this episode Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss masked vigilantes on TikTok disclosing the identities of trolls. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️  Thanks! Article: A masked vigilante on TikTok is disclosing the identities of trolls on the platform, saying they can find someone's real identity in 7 to 8 clicks https://news.yahoo.com/masked-vigilante-tiktok-revealing-ide...

DemonWare (Insider Threat) 24.08.2021

What's up, everyone! On this episode Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss a new insider threat coming from DemonWare, a Nigeria-based ransomware group. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️  Thanks!   Article: Nigerian Threat Actors Solicit Employees to Deploy Ransomware for Cut of Profits  https://threatpost.com/nigerian-solicits-employees-ransomware-profits/168849/?fbclid=IwAR3nTf4xzY-2YGMBhvHPwV0...

Same Ol' Same Ol' 23.08.2021

What's up, everyone! On this episode Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss Accenture's $50M ransom. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️  Thanks!   Article: $50M payment demanded from Accenture in ransomware attack  https://siliconangle.com/2021/08/11/50m-payment-demanded-accenture-ransomware-attack/?fbclid=IwAR3nTf4xzY-2YGMBhvHPwV0IrVBxtYCsA83AGWvhBNLYv23bcm8HrZ1btrc Socials: Website - www.theother...

Ask A CISSP | Should I Renew Sec+? 15.08.2021

This week I answer the question, "Should I renew my Sec+ certification?"   What's up, everybody!? I am a Certified Information Systems Security Professional, CISSP for short, and I want to answer your questions about starting a career in cybersecurity and information technology. Really, anything cyber related. So please, ask away!  I also have a daily podcast where I and my two phenomenal cohosts...

Watching the Watchers 09.08.2021

**WARNING The Suicide Squad movie SPOILERS near the ending the podcast! Please forgive me 🙏🏾😬 What's up, everyone! On this episode Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss a Google document showing that the company fired several employees over privacy and an Amazon vulnerability affecting Kindle owners. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️  Thanks! Articles: Leaked Document Says Google Fired Dozens...

Wargames 02.08.2021

What's up, everyone! On this episode Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss; Iran's leaked wargame documents and a new bank-fraud malware called Vultur. In the weekly run down the team goes over their thoughts on Falcon and Winter Soldier, Disney's Jungle Cruise, some next-gen games and much more. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️  Thanks! Articles: Leaked Documents Reveal Iran’s Contingency Plans...

REvil Vanishes 26.07.2021

What's up, everyone! On this episode Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss; REvil's sudden disappearance and Kaseya recieving the keys to their problems from a "third party". In the weekly run down the team goes over their thoughts on Loki, the next-gen consoles lack of games and much more. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️  Thanks! Articles:  REvil ransomware websites go offline, and no one is s...

REvil Returns 12.07.2021

What's up, everyone! On this extra long episode Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss; REvil's most recent attack on everyone but Russia and some of its associates and a new iPhone WIFI exploit. In the weekly run down the team goes over their thoughts on Black Widow, the next-gen consoles lack of games and much more. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️  Thanks! Articles:  Kaseya VSA contained multi...

The Weekly Run Down 02.07.2021

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...

Does Crime Pay Discussion 01.07.2021

What's up, everyone! On this episode Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss how a "Pen Tester" received a hefty fine and multiple years in prison and if it was worth it. 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 T...

DOE Requests More Cybersecurity Funding 29.06.2021

What's up, everyone! On this episode Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss the Department of Energy requesting a larger 2022 budget for cybersecurity. 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,...

Critical VMware Vulnerability 28.06.2021

What's up, everyone! On this episode Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss a recently patched VMware vulnerability and its ramifications. 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...

The Weekly Run Down 25.06.2021

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...

Ransomware Write-Off 24.06.2021

What's up, everyone! On this episode Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss the possible ramifications of allowing Ransomware write-offs. 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...

24 hour Notice 22.06.2021

What's up, everyone! On this episode Ryan, Shannon, and LeVon discuss Senate bill to ensure a range of public and private entities report cybersecurity breaches within 24 hours. Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️  Thanks! Article: Senators draft bill that would require many entities to report cyber breaches within 24 hours  https://edition.cnn.com/2021/06/16/politics/bill-report-cyber-breach-...

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