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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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  • 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
  • AI Vulnerability Scanning, FBI Surveillance, and America’s New Cyber Strategy

    AI Vulnerability Scanning, FBI Surveillance, and America’s New Cyber Strategy
    Mar 12 2026
    This episode covers the latest in cybersecurity, AI vulnerabilities, government system security, and the importance of human validation in AI-driven security tools. Ryan, Shannon, and Chris discuss recent breaches, AI safety, and strategic government initiatives. Article: OpenAI Codex Security Scanned 1.2 Million Commits and Found 10,561 High-Severity Issues https://thehackernews.com/2026/03/openai-codex-security-scanned-12.html FBI investigating ‘suspicious’ cyber activity on system holding sensitive surveillance information https://federalnewsnetwork.com/cybersecurity/2026/03/fbi-investigating-suspicious-cyber-activity-on-system-holding-sensitive-surveillance-information/ President Trump’s CYBER STRATEGY for America https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/president-trumps-cyber-strategy-for-america.pdf Buy the 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/ Daniel on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-acevedo-3a8b641b/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity Trends 01:09 AI in Vulnerability Scanning 04:06 Human Oversight in AI Security Tools 08:42 Concerns Over AI in Cybersecurity 11:49 FBI's Cybersecurity Challenges 15:11 Advanced Persistent Threats and Government Security 21:57 Third Party Risk Management in Cybersecurity 28:33 Understanding Cyber Insurance and Risk Management 29:37 Analyzing the U.S. Cyber Strategy 32:24 The Shift Towards Offensive Cyber Operations 35:53 Public-Private Collaboration in Cybersecurity 38:43 Business Risks in Cybersecurity Partnerships 41:05 Reflections on the Week's Discussions #cybersecurity #cybernews #podcast
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    58 mins
  • China’s Dual Databases, Notepad++ Hijacked, & Anthropic Shock

    China’s Dual Databases, Notepad++ Hijacked, & Anthropic Shock
    Mar 2 2026
    This episode covers recent developments in cybersecurity, including China's vulnerability databases, supply chain attacks, and the impact of AI on security stocks. Experts discuss disclosure timelines, supply chain vulnerabilities, and the importance of global awareness in cybersecurity. Article: China’s Dual Vulnerability Databases Expose Conflicting Disclosure Timelines https://cyberpress.org/chinas-vulnerability-disclosure-discrepancies/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcWZ4cWdiQWFrS0ptVmVNVnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4arPlPRHDgm1Kw2VZnWGDGsvDnftJI4kAwn8D-Qy0eFwZKfYO9pLTtsSQXgw_aem_s_yZnZ8uIzHG2_AeiBOIhw#google_vignette Chinese Hackers Hijack Notepad++ Updates for 6 Months https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/chinese-hackers-hijack-notepad-updates-6-months?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcWZ4cWdiQWFrS0ptVmVNVnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR40YwT0qcjqS8DjIyHiLH-iOCp9tXZZCpu56_o34taBNmxMK0LgHJDSB7A5Jw_aem_5ldfRs4ScBaqetgKA531FA Cybersecurity Companies’ Stocks Fall Sharply as Anthropic Releases Claude Security Tool https://cybersecuritynews.com/claude-security-tool-stocks-impacted/amp/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcWZ4cWdiQWFrS0ptVmVNVnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5WvrSpAoviuXLjpIgsCZQY_b9Ew0X_YZlNTalD8pMlld9YJ9_6YP6tW-RKEg_aem_AfvV0x255Ic4tFFjSxuvjg Buy the 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 and Trends 00:51 China's Vulnerability Databases and Disclosure Timelines 06:29 The Implications of China's Vulnerability Reporting 12:03 Supply Chain Attacks: The Notepad++ Incident 18:38 The Impact of AI on Cybersecurity Stocks 36:51 Investing Insights and Market Trends 38:45 The Credibility of Business Experts 39:59 Shark Tank and Business Savvy 43:07 Personal Updates and Recovery 48:37 Media Consumption and Recommendations 53:28 Gaming and Nostalgia 58:44 Podcasting Journey and Future Plans #cybersecurity #china #supplychain
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    1 hr and 1 min
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