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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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  • No Roadmap, No Excuses: Charles Rush III on Cybersecurity, Federal IT, and Betting on Yourself

    No Roadmap, No Excuses: Charles Rush III on Cybersecurity, Federal IT, and Betting on Yourself
    Apr 24 2026
    In this episode, Ryan Williams Sr. interviews Charles Rush III, CEO of RushIT LLC, about his journey into cybersecurity, entrepreneurship, mentorship, and future plans, including real estate and living abroad. They discuss the evolution of tech, the importance of continuous learning, and overcoming challenges in business and career growth. Charles Socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesrushiii/ RushIT LLC: https://www.rushitllc.com/ Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Buy my book: https://www.theothersideofthefirewall.com/ 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 and Mentorship 21:00 The Journey of Entrepreneurship in Cybersecurity 42:08 Mentorship and Community Engagement 51:05 Personal Growth and Future Aspirations #cybersecurity #entrepreneurship #mentorship
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    48 mins
  • North Korean Laptop Farms, Booking.com Breach, and The Coast Guard’s New Rules

    North Korean Laptop Farms, Booking.com Breach, and The Coast Guard’s New Rules
    Apr 20 2026
    This episode covers recent cybersecurity incidents, including North Korean laptop farms, the Booking.com data breach, and new Coast Guard cybersecurity regulations. Ryan, Shannon, and Chris discuss the implications, prevention strategies, and the evolving landscape of cyber threats in both private and public sectors. Article: New Jersey men given lengthy sentences for running North Korean laptop farms https://therecord.media/new-jersey-men-sentenced-north-korean-laptop-farms?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExclU2eWRmR2pIVzFxanNqQ3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7ZaSFhZ1k3wLIpOW6RWLYOZGL6eCHMuSqhcpuUq59ilzCZgg0tFOvJdKcL2A_aem_h6ZfgT1gXbY-s0MdFOzieg Booking.com confirms hackers accessed customers’ data https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/13/booking-com-confirms-hackers-accessed-customers-data/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExclU2eWRmR2pIVzFxanNqQ3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5-NAlxeH6WUPGAXzT_ymRoEynh-9ex98SHTYCe_Da_xl3sWb_dtaCyPDa6XA_aem_d8jwexg-XDrFamtAoz8fUg Coast Guard's New Cybersecurity Rules Offer Lessons for CISOs https://www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/coast-guards-cybersecurity-rules-lessons-cisos?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExclU2eWRmR2pIVzFxanNqQ3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7ZaSFhZ1k3wLIpOW6RWLYOZGL6eCHMuSqhcpuUq59ilzCZgg0tFOvJdKcL2A_aem_h6ZfgT1gXbY-s0MdFOzieg 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 and Insights 00:55 North Korean Laptop Farms and Identity Theft 13:23 Data Breach at Booking.com: Implications and Risks 28:01 Coast Guard's New Cybersecurity Regulations 35:57 Regulatory Changes and Their Impact 41:24 Management Styles and Organizational Efficiency 44:51 Media Consumption and Recommendations 48:48 Gaming Trends and New Releases 55:33 Upcoming Movies and Trailers Discussion 59:06 Networking and Community Engagement #cybersecurity #databreach #northkorea
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    58 mins
  • CISA Cuts, Critical Infrastructure Gaps, and the AI Arms Race

    CISA Cuts, Critical Infrastructure Gaps, and the AI Arms Race
    Apr 17 2026
    This episode covers critical topics in cybersecurity funding, vulnerabilities in industrial controllers, and the impact of AI on hacking and security. Ryan Williams Sr. and Shannon Tynes analyze recent government budget proposals, emerging threats in operational technology, and the ethical dilemmas posed by AI advancements. Article: The case for funding a strong, effective CISA https://www.scworld.com/perspective/the-case-for-funding-a-strong-effective-cisa Industrial Controllers Still Vulnerable As Conflicts Move to Cyber https://www.darkreading.com/ics-ot-security/industrial-controllers-vulnerable-conflicts-cyber Anthropic’s Mythos Will Force a Cybersecurity Reckoning—Just Not the One You Think https://www.wired.com/story/anthropics-mythos-will-force-a-cybersecurity-reckoning-just-not-the-one-you-think/ 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 Cybersecurity News and CISA Funding 09:01 Vulnerabilities in Industrial Controllers 17:53 AI's Impact on Cybersecurity and Exploit Development 25:57 The Impact of AI on Employment 28:59 The Future of AI and Its Challenges 29:49 Entertainment and Streaming Services 35:18 Conferences and Networking in Cybersecurity 43:52 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans #cybersecurity #cisa #anthropic
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    45 mins
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