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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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  • Preparing for the Next Wave of Fraud ft Angela Diaz

    Preparing for the Next Wave of Fraud ft Angela Diaz
    Apr 10 2026
    In this episode, cybersecurity expert Angela Diaz discusses the evolving landscape of fraud, AI's role in fraud prevention, and the importance of real-time analysis in financial services. Ryan Williams Sr. explores risk management, partnership strategies, and future trends in fraud detection. Contact Angela - https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-diaz-crmp-37430064/ Fraud Fight Club - https://www.fraudfightclub.com/ Register for Safeguard 2026: https://www.safeguardevent.com/ Please buy Ryan's book: https://theothersideofthefirewall.com Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! 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 | https://www.ryanwilliamssenior.com/ Chris on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisabacon/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:15 Angela Diaz's Background and New Role at TD Bank 02:59 Understanding Second Line Risk Management 05:38 Frameworks and Industry Standards in Risk Oversight 07:26 The Role of Oversight in Fraud Prevention 10:16 Tools and Strategies in Fraud Detection 12:01 AI's Rapid Adoption and Industry Evolution 15:42 Fraud Schemes and AI Bot Tactics 18:35 Customer Impact and Regulatory Challenges 22:11 The Future of Fraud and AI Risks 33:37 Real-Time Link Analysis and Digital Banking 38:14 Balancing Customer Experience and Fraud Prevention 40:10 Upcoming Initiatives and Events #cybersecurity #riskmanagement #fraud
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    51 mins
  • Building Foundations That Last Ft. Matthew Hale

    Building Foundations That Last Ft. Matthew Hale
    Apr 3 2026
    In this episode, Ryan Williams Sr. interviews Matthew Hale, the founder of We Gonna Learn Today, the world's largest interactive educational platform focused on Black history, financial literacy, civics, and coding. They discuss the growth of the platform, its bilingual offerings, and the importance of teaching young students about finances and civic engagement. Matthew shares insights on the interactive learning approach, the role of AI in education, and his future projects, including an educational arcade. The conversation emphasizes the need for representation in education and the impact of financial literacy on success. MATTHEW HALE's BIO: Matthew D. Hale, the author of Black Historical Figures, is a retired Marine and disabled veteran. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from Campbell University and his Master of Science in Computer Engineering from Boston University. Matthew spends his downtime making music, traveling, playing, and developing his own video games. Follow Matthew on Facebook/Meta at wegonnalearntoday, Instagram @ w_g_l_t, and TikTok at wegonnalearntoday. Go to wegonnalearntoday.com or everydollarcountz.com for additional information. In 2020 Matthew developed an interactive website, www.wegonnalearntoday, to provide access to Black history through games, music, and videos. The website grew into the Black Historical Figures workbook series as a way to supplement the black history curricula taught in the school systems. 'In order to grow, you must visit uncomfortable places.' MATTHEW'S LINKS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE00oaOZRfQ4Lcg5rxM9EEQ https://www.instagram.com/wegonnalearntoday/ https://www.facebook.com/wegonnalearn2day https://www.tiktok.com/@wegonnalearntoday https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-hale-b856b9126/ Buy My Book: https://www.theothersideofthefirewall.com/ Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! 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 | https://www.ryanwilliamssenior.com/ Chris on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisabacon/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to We Gonna Learn Today 01:00 The Growth of the Platform 04:41 Expanding Educational Offerings 10:30 The Importance of Financial Literacy 12:10 Teaching Civics and Coding 16:38 Interactive Learning Experiences 22:30 Bilingual Education and Community Impact 26:09 The Role of AI in Education 31:07 Future Aspirations and Projects #cybersecurity #blackhistory #education
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    52 mins
  • The Strike on Stryker, Wolves in Sheep's Clothing & Cyber Warfare

    The Strike on Stryker, Wolves in Sheep's Clothing & Cyber Warfare
    Mar 20 2026
    This episode covers recent cyberattacks, including the Striker breach linked to Iranian hackers, and the role of cyber warfare in Iran's military strategy. It also discusses a ransomware negotiation scam involving a Chicago firm and explores the future of cyber warfare and space dominance. Article: Stryker Cyber Attack – Hackers Claim System Breach and Device Wipe https://cybersecuritynews.com/stryker-cyber-attack/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExNWFDV09sdEowUjc0TlN5RHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5PlagbI1CLiTgbshtE7YfdH1j5pEBVthdXzt-lTNwWBF_XHCLSKMOYtnhnCw_aem_BbVGgijlKHUD4diGu-6btA Chicago cybersecurity firm employee brokered $75M in ransom after orchestrating hacks, feds say https://chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdogs/2026/03/13/chicago-digitalmint-hack-ransomware-crime-angelo-martino-marc-grens?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExNWFDV09sdEowUjc0TlN5RHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4aJeHXeCxcCONy4SUnP5TeTMnq-XpNKPOv7aqFHn_-0kfV26V3CBJV1wOa-Q_aem_Qzi5_-lZtqN82wZO69WK2w What role has cyber warfare played in Iran? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yr0576ygvo?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExNWFDV09sdEowUjc0TlN5RHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4x9JLMJzPffYtScXCdTJUbsguaRPwlLCJEENK1igvMW6bwHRSnV53fnbE4TA_aem_ZMmf7MLAwdVzVlvUOE3Ojw Buy my guide: https://www.theothersideofthefirewall.com/ Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! 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 | https://www.ryanwilliamssenior.com/ Chris on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisabacon/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity News 03:30 The Striker Cyber Attack: A Case Study 08:46 Ransomware Negotiation Gone Wrong 23:31 The Role of Cyber Warfare in Modern Conflicts 31:30 The Role of Technology in Modern Life 32:19 Cybersecurity Challenges and Awareness 33:43 The Covert Nature of Cyber Warfare 34:58 Personal Reflections and Recommendations 40:40 Cultural Commentary on Television Shows 43:17 Documentary Insights on Fukushima 49:50 The Impact of Radiation on Wildlife #cybersecurity #stryker #intune
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    55 mins
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