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The Other Side Of The Firewall

The Other Side Of The Firewall

By: Ryan Williams
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 Cybersecurity is an ever growing field and representation within it matters more than ever! We here at The Other Side of the Firewall podcast, strive to highlight those movers and shakers and glass ceiling breakers. People of Color, who have made it to the other side of the proverbial firewall into those Senior and C-suite level positions. Aside from the interviews of IT Professionals, just like you, our crew will have fun discussing the latest and greatest news, measures to protect yourself from bad actors on the inter-webs and sprinkle in some games and entertainment as well. Enjoy! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theothersideofthefirewall/supportRyan Williams Politics & Government
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  • Gamers, Governance, and Guides

    Gamers, Governance, and Guides
    Aug 25 2025
    In this episode, the hosts discuss the intersection of gaming and cybersecurity, focusing on the rise of cheating in video games and its implications for cybersecurity practices. They explore the economic aspects of cheating, the legal ramifications for developers, and the importance of third-party risk management. The conversation also touches on a recent social engineering attack targeting Workday and the release of NIST's draft guide on emerging cybersecurity risks. The hosts emphasize the need for organizations to adopt a risk-based approach to cybersecurity and the importance of continuous monitoring of third-party vendors. Articles: Why Video Game Anti-Cheat Systems Are a Cybersecurity Goldmine https://www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/video-game-anti-cheat-systems-cybersecurity-goldmine?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExV3FiSDFYZ3RyMVlFYWp0cgEevedCw94Eic6kps9xKd5wt0UB7I0S035MNikNGBTqvmZa2iyuQ1PC0KfHY40_aem_y7_m2RcJUtxen8XZnYkK_g Hackers target Workday in social engineering attack https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/hackers-target-workday-in-social-engineering-attack/758095/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExV3FiSDFYZ3RyMVlFYWp0cgEe1kizFGnCj8nPGGg6_jzCYkagSxaoF3feLP1zZRUFh_JpdJLbxQxEczdXotA_aem_FeqX-Ek-lgpQp9K9NO0qWA NIST Releases Draft Guide to Help Organizations Address Emerging Cybersecurity Risks https://www.executivegov.com/articles/nist-csf-quick-start-draft-guide-feedback?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExV3FiSDFYZ3RyMVlFYWp0cgEe1kizFGnCj8nPGGg6_jzCYkagSxaoF3feLP1zZRUFh_JpdJLbxQxEczdXotA_aem_FeqX-Ek-lgpQp9K9NO0qWA Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Buy the guide: https://theothersideofthefirewall.com Socials: Website - www.ramcyber.io Heroes Media Group: https://www.heroesmediagroup.com/shows/the-other-side-of-the-firewall/ Audio - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-side-of-the-firewall/id1542479181 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@theothersideofthefirewall7511 ReppedFLIX - https://lnkd.in/eVis2CbS WDJY 99.1 FM: https://www.wdjyfm.com/ TuneIn: https://lnkd.in/e2crcZU8 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556539026086 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theothersideofthefw X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/Ask_a_CISSP TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanwilliams683 Medium - https://medium.com/@ryanwilliamssenior Subscribe to LinkedIn Newsletter - https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7172626552545865728 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-other-side-of-the-firewall/ Ryan on Twitter, LinkedIn, Clubhouse, and Threads - @ryrysecurityguy Chris on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisabacon/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity and Gaming Cheating 12:23 Social Engineering Attacks on Workday 23:19 NIST's Draft Guide on Cybersecurity Risks 30:50 Understanding Risk in Leadership 32:42 The Importance of Cybersecurity Awareness 34:35 Emerging Risks and Future Threats 36:19 The Impact of AI on Workforce Dynamics 37:50 Navigating Corporate Governance and Compliance 39:03 Streaming Services and Content Distribution 41:00 Anime and Pop Culture Discussions 42:55 Personal Updates and Recommendations 44:40 Website Launch and New Tools 53:36 Closing Thoughts and Future Engagements #cybersecurity #gaming #riskmanagement
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    55 mins
  • Deepfakes, High Stakes, and OT Breaks

    Deepfakes, High Stakes, and OT Breaks
    Aug 19 2025
    In this episode of the podcast, the hosts discuss various topics related to cybersecurity, including the rise of deepfake technology and its implications for fraud, recent law enforcement actions against ransomware groups, and the importance of cybersecurity guidance for operational technology. They also share personal updates and reflections on their experiences in the field of cybersecurity. Article 1: Deepfake detectors are slowly coming of age, at a time of dire need https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/11/deepfake_detectors_fraud/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMQvfZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFoNm9rWWJNWkV1dUtPSnRkAR66jc0jsJa-HYp8G1s5RKkdhFQxKT6w-AE9U4RIHrmaxM2nb8PEjsqu-28ZRQ_aem_iLr1biCxA0aJQsjHzgimIw Article 2: Justice Department Announces Coordinated Disruption Actions Against BlackSuit (Royal) Ransomware Operations https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-announces-coordinated-disruption-actions-against-blacksuit-royal?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExaDZva1liTVpFdXVLT0p0ZAEe3InrOmHxL_LBD2QIzW6E_iI_LUkVEWorhy_rMaDCk8QGBYR3XXCbAXkBDrM_aem_s62yC0cBsYnk1tkI2TQajQ Article 3: Latest CISA cyber guidance urges organizations to inventory OT assets https://federalnewsnetwork.com/cybersecurity/2025/08/latest-cisa-cyber-guidance-urges-organizations-to-inventory-ot-assets/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExaDZva1liTVpFdXVLT0p0ZAEezhibU0LTk5EH_k9zSMVN0wwWFk0okTg9neUT0j2pXJ2a2kLKtDhvR3qJloM_aem_GdXuQ8Kaupr9u4uLC6zlfg Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks!Buy the guide: www.theothersideofthefirewall.com Socials: Website - www.ramcyber.io Heroes Media Group: https://www.heroesmediagroup.com/shows/the-other-side-of-the-firewall/ Audio - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-side-of-the-firewall/id1542479181 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@theothersideofthefirewall7511 ReppedFLIX - https://lnkd.in/eVis2CbS WDJY 99.1 FM: https://www.wdjyfm.com/ TuneIn: https://lnkd.in/e2crcZU8 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556539026086 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theothersideofthefw X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/Ask_a_CISSP TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanwilliams683 Medium - https://medium.com/@ryanwilliamssenior Subscribe to LinkedIn Newsletter - https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7172626552545865728 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-other-side-of-the-firewall/ Ryan on Twitter, LinkedIn, Clubhouse, and Threads - @ryrysecurityguy Chris on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisabacon/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity and Podcast Overview 01:31 Deep Fake Technology and Its Implications 16:23 Coordinated Actions Against Ransomware Operations 27:37 Cybersecurity Asset Inventory: A Necessity 30:42 The Role of Smaller Organizations in Cybersecurity 34:37 Understanding Operational Technology and SCADA Systems 38:10 The Future of Cybersecurity in Critical Infrastructure 39:47 Personal Updates and Reflections 44:44 Gaming and Hobbies: A Weekly Recap #cybersecurity #deepfake #ransomware
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    55 mins
  • Cloned Voices, Bad Choices, and Ransomware Invoices

    Cloned Voices, Bad Choices, and Ransomware Invoices
    Aug 11 2025
    In this episode, Ryan Williams Sr. and Shannon Tynes discuss the latest trends in cybersecurity, focusing on the implications of AI in vishing attacks, the vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange servers, and the ongoing debate about ransomware payments in the public sector. They emphasize the importance of cyber hygiene, patch management, and the need for organizations to adopt robust security measures to protect against evolving threats. The conversation also touches on personal experiences and reflections on the state of cybersecurity today. Article: Here’s how deepfake vishing attacks work, and why they can be hard to detect https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/08/heres-how-deepfake-vishing-attacks-work-and-why-they-can-be-hard-to-detect/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExdDQybE5Id0ExYVFlR2IyagEexeDDO4ZorrMuIbaYyZNnc2rZ_ZrFaJc2vwRExV9NWq0M5X3PJD_yG64dlCA_aem_R6pY2OGsflXM303gkkbTkw CISA, Microsoft warn about new Microsoft Exchange server vulnerability https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/cisa-microsoft-warn-about-new-microsoft-exchange-server-vulnerability/757022/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExdDQybE5Id0ExYVFlR2IyagEe1cBUbEPFo3sT-iA3VjfJzFY1_2kwO149KK7-smha5_GY7D3ZtLwZ610k6-M_aem_sXH-f5fGN_d3r6sjc7BWYQ Ransomware payment ban: Public sector currently pays out more than anyone else https://www.thinkdigitalpartners.com/news/2025/08/07/ransomware-payment-ban-public-sector-currently-pays-out-more-than-anyone-else/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExdDQybE5Id0ExYVFlR2IyagEeSCrxfMllZGSW_y6XZS3o0kUjyX43jLC92sYm8b1xr9bB8PdScUHrqeB7JQQ_aem_4OkxBy39eqUCqhksF6lF7w Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Buy the guide: https://theothersideofthefirewall.com Socials: Website - www.ramcyber.io Heroes Media Group: https://www.heroesmediagroup.com/shows/the-other-side-of-the-firewall/ Audio - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-side-of-the-firewall/id1542479181 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@theothersideofthefirewall7511 ReppedFLIX - https://lnkd.in/eVis2CbS WDJY 99.1 FM: https://www.wdjyfm.com/ TuneIn: https://lnkd.in/e2crcZU8 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556539026086 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theothersideofthefw X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/Ask_a_CISSP TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanwilliams683 Medium - https://medium.com/@ryanwilliamssenior Subscribe to LinkedIn Newsletter - https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7172626552545865728 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-other-side-of-the-firewall/ Ryan on Twitter, LinkedIn, Clubhouse, and Threads - @ryrysecurityguy Chris on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisabacon/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity and AI 01:36 Deepfake Vishing Attacks 05:34 Voice Cloning and Security Risks 10:40 Microsoft Exchange Server Vulnerability 16:19 Cyber Hygiene and Patch Management 19:37 Ransomware Payment Ban Discussion 25:29 Public Sector vs. Private Sector Responses 30:51 Wrap-Up and Personal Reflections #cybersecurity #vishing #ransomware
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    56 mins
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