In this episode, the hosts discuss various TV shows they have been watching, including Invincible, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and Tracker. They analyze the formulaic nature of many network TV shows and share their thoughts on different platforms. The hosts also talk about their language learning and cloud computing endeavors. They mention their lack of interest in gaming and focus on podcast production and content repurposing. The episode concludes with a discussion on the increase in viewership and the hosts' content strategy. In this conversation, the hosts discuss a range of topics including pig butchering, scammers and Ponzi schemes, John Oliver's comedic approach to sad topics, content creation and podcasting, AI in project management, AI chatbots and solopreneurship, generative AI overview for project managers, the importance of mastering AI for job security, the importance of networking in business, excitement about AI and content creation, playing Helldivers 2, and streaming services and bundles.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview

01:00 Discussion of TV Shows

04:13 Rewatching Brooklyn Nine-Nine

05:10 Review of TV Show 'Tracker'

06:39 Watching Abbott Elementary

08:16 Language Learning and Cloud Computing

09:33 Lack of Interest in Gaming

13:56 Focus on Podcast Production and Content Repurposing

20:40 Introduction and Pig Butchering

21:10 Scammers and Ponzi Schemes

22:09 John Oliver and Comedy in Sad Topics

23:01 Content Creation and Podcasting

23:30 AI and Project Management

24:26 AI Chatbots and Solopreneurship

25:26 Generative AI Overview for Project Managers

26:26 Mastering AI for Job Security

29:04 The Importance of Networking in Business

29:41 Excitement about AI and Content Creation

30:10 Playing Helldivers 2 and Movie Recommendations

34:49 Streaming Services and Bundles

37:48 Future Plans and Content Creation

#podcast #videogames #peopleofcolor

Jacob Hill shares his "cybersecurity origin story", starting from his early career in IT support to his transition to the government and private sectors. He discusses the pros and cons of working in the government and contracting, as well as his decision to start GRC Academy and offer CMMC training. 

Jacob also talks about his podcast and how it helps build brand awareness. He emphasizes the importance of having fun and building connections in the cybersecurity industry. In this conversation, Jacob Hill and Ryan Williams Sr. discuss various topics related to podcasting, content creation, balancing work and family, and pursuing education. 

They cover the benefits of outsourcing podcast editing, the value of editing your own content, and the importance of asking the right questions during interviews. They also discuss the use of AI tools for brainstorming, repurposing content, and finding time for hobbies and unwinding. Additionally, they touch on building a gaming PC, accelerating education at WGU, and the CISSP-ISSEP certification. 

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:20 Early Career in IT Support

04:42 Experience in Government and Project Management

06:17 Transition to Private Sector

10:42 Pros and Cons of Government and Contracting

14:42 Starting GRC Academy

25:42 The Podcast and Building Brand Awareness

32:08 Podcasting Experience and Growth

35:30 Outsourcing Podcast Editing

36:04 The Value of Editing Your Own Content

36:33 Improving Communication and Directness

37:12 The Importance of Asking the Right Questions

37:43 Collaborative Episode Outlining

38:05 The Fear of Not Getting Guests Back

38:20 Using AI Tools for Brainstorming

38:49 Repurposing Content

39:15 Content Creation and Inspiration

40:02 Finding Time for Hobbies and Unwinding

44:10 Balancing Work and Family Time

45:35 Building a Gaming PC

46:12 Accelerating Education at WGU

52:13 Explaining the CISSP-ISSEP Certification

57:25 The Value of WGU and Accelerated Learning

01:00:45 The Other Side of the Firewall Podcast

01:01:58 Where to Find Jacob Hill

#cbersecurity #grc #cmmc2

In this episode, Ryan, Shannon, and Chris discuss the potential ban of TikTok in the United States due to data security concerns. They explore the impact on small business owners who use TikTok as a marketing platform and the potential enforcement measures and fines that could be imposed. The hosts also delve into the political implications of the ban and the influence of social media platforms on public opinion. They debate the likelihood of China divesting from TikTok and the future implications of the ban. 

Takeaways

The potential ban of TikTok in the United States raises data security control questions and concerns about foreign ownership.

Small business owners who rely on TikTok for marketing may be impacted by the ban.

Enforcement measures and potential fines may be imposed on app stores and ISPs if the ban is implemented.

The ban has political implications and could affect public opinion during election seasons.

The likelihood of China divesting from TikTok is uncertain, and the future implications of the ban remain to be seen.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:38 TikTok Ban Raises Data Security Control Questions

10:57 Enforcement and Potential Fines

13:14 Political Implications

22:17 Likelihood of Divestment

23:38 Future Implications

24:33 Conclusion and Call to Action

#cybersecurity #tiktokban #nationalnews

In this episode, Ryan, Shannon, and Chris discuss the recent DDoS cyber attack on the Alabama state government by a Russian-backed hacktivist group. They highlight the impact of such attacks on state governments and the importance of investing in cybersecurity. The hosts also emphasize the need for secure networks, especially during election seasons, as attacks aim to disrupt and divide. They urge listeners to protect themselves and be aware of their devices' potential involvement in botnets.

Takeaways

State governments are increasingly targeted by cyber attacks, including DDoS attacks, which can disrupt critical systems and services.

Alabama, with its significant presence in the defense industry, is an attractive target for cyber attacks.

The cybersecurity maturity of state governments varies, and many need to invest more in protecting their networks and systems.

Cyber attacks during election seasons aim to cause civil disturbance and disrupt the democratic process.

Individuals should take steps to protect themselves from cyber-attacks and be aware of the potential involvement of their devices in botnets.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:20 Recap of Previous Episode

01:00 Alabama Under DDoS Cyber Attack

04:06 Alabama's Importance in Defense Industry

05:31 Impact on Critical Systems

06:28 Cybersecurity Maturity of Alabama

07:01 Importance of Secure Networks

08:23 Attacks During Election Season

09:19 Attacks to Disrupt and Divide

10:46 Protecting Yourself from Attacks

12:14 Upcoming Episodes and Conclusion

#cybersecurity #alabama #ddos

This episode of the Other Side of the Firewall podcast discusses the recent ransomware attacks on UnitedHealth and Change Healthcare. The medical industry is identified as a soft target due to the value of medical records on the black market. The complexity of medical billing and the lack of standards make it difficult to secure the industry. The rise of ransomware as a service allows less skilled individuals to carry out attacks, while state-sponsored hackers recruit the best talent. The impact of these attacks includes disrupted healthcare services, unpaid healthcare providers, and increased insurance costs for consumers. The healthcare industry needs to invest in better cybersecurity measures to defend against these attacks.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:36 Ransomware Attacks on UnitedHealth and Change Healthcare

05:07 Complications in Medical Billing

06:21 Ransomware as a Service

07:30 Sophistication of Adversaries

08:13 Impact on Healthcare Providers

09:33 Increasing Costs and Insurance Premiums

10:32 Need for Better Cybersecurity Measures

13:22 Growth of Ransomware and Disinformation as a Service

15:19 Healthcare Industry as a Prime Target

16:16 Conclusion

#cbersecurity #unitedhealth #

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss cybersecurity news, movies, TV shows, and video games. They recap the cybersecurity news from the week, including Microsoft's source code theft and the hacking of the US Department of Homeland Security. They then dive into their entertainment choices, including watching Avatar, rewatching Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and exploring Jackie Chan movies. They also discuss the dangers of prank shows and the potential risks involved. Finally, they talk about content creation and podcasting, as well as their experiences playing the video games Hell Divers 2 and Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth. 

In this conversation, Ryan and Shannon discuss balancing mainlining and exploring in games, anticipation for new gaming hardware, watching TV shows and movies, impressions of the TV show 'Shogun', watching the horror movie 'Talk to Me', the potential for 'Talk to Me' to become a series, studying for the CCSP certification, creating content and learning new skills, spring break plans, groundhogs and wildlife encounters, wildlife in different locations, spiders and wildlife in Turkey, and funny endings involving koalas.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Recap

00:31 Cybersecurity News Recap

06:10 Jackie Chan Movies

08:03 Discussion on Comedy Movies

08:59 Prank Shows and Potential Dangers

11:48 Content Creation and Podcasting

12:17 Video Games: Helldivers and Final Fantasy VII

19:16 The Meta Experience of the Game

20:03 Balancing Mainlining and Exploring in Games

21:21 Anticipation for New Gaming Hardware

22:16 Watching TV Shows and Movies

23:19 Impressions of the TV Show 'Shogun'

24:11 Watching Horror Movie 'Talk to Me'

25:10 Potential for 'Talk to Me' to Become a Series

26:09 Studying for CCSP Certification

27:30 Creating Content and Learning New Skills

29:53 Spring Break Plans

30:37 Groundhogs and Wildlife Encounters

33:23 Wildlife in Different Locations

34:25 Spiders and Wildlife in Turkey

35:08 Koalas and Funny Endings

#cbersecurity #videogames #podcast 

In this episode, Ryan Williams Sr. interviews Michael Ware, the CIO for the Department of Environmental Quality for the state of North Carolina. They discuss various topics including transitioning from military to civilian work, challenges and opportunities in diversity, equity, and inclusion, the role of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity, the impact of politics on cybersecurity and AI, and the potential of AI and the concerns surrounding it. 

In this conversation, Ryan and Mike discuss the power and limitations of AI tools, the impact of AI on jobs and industries, the bias and ethics of AI, and the challenges of AI in hiring practices. They also explore the scam of pig butchering and the future of AI and its disruptive potential. They share recommendations for movies, games, and books, and discuss the use of AI in podcast production. 

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S2 Ep19 - Environmental Justice & Expanding Broadband - https://youtu.be/y6fwXmPimuk

S2 Ep18 - Debt Ceiling Agreement Impacts Cybersecurity - https://youtu.be/nGu__OqZfiE

S2 Ep17 - North Korean Hackers Impersonating Journalists - https://youtu.be/rmFEGNNFcSo

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:13 Transitioning from Military to Civilian Work

08:50 Challenges and Opportunities in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

32:01 The Impact of Politics on Cybersecurity and AI

40:48 The Potential of AI and the Concerns Surrounding It

45:04 AI Tools and Streamlining Processes

46:27 The Power and Limitations of AI

47:28 The Impact of AI on Jobs and Industries

49:05 The Bias and Ethics of AI

51:00 The Role of AI in Personal Productivity

52:29 The Challenges of AI in Hiring Practices

53:26 The Impact of AI on Environmental Disparities

54:30 The Scam of Pig Butchering

56:00 AI Scams and Fraudulent Practices

58:17 The Future of AI and its Disruptive Potential

01:04:53 Recommendations for Movies, Games, and Books

01:16:10 The Use of AI in Podcast Production

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss the recent hacking of the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the quick response to take affected systems offline. They highlight the importance of system upgrades and modernization to prevent such attacks. The conversation also touches on the reality of cyber attacks and the attribution of the attack to China. The hosts emphasize the need for funding and support to ensure the security of critical systems and applaud CISA's resilience and quick action.

Takeaways

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) was hacked, but they reacted quickly and took affected systems offline.

Legacy systems and lack of updates made CISA vulnerable to the attack, highlighting the importance of system upgrades and modernization.

Cyber attacks are a reality, and organizations like CISA, which help prevent and respond to such attacks, often become targets.

The attribution of the attack to China raises geopolitical concerns and underscores the need for robust cybersecurity measures.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Recap

01:06 CISA Hacked and Systems Taken Offline

04:28 Importance of System Upgrade and Modernization

07:24 The Reality of Cyber Attacks

09:23 Attribution of the Attack

10:41 Conclusion and Closing Remarks

#cbersecurity #CISA #IvantiBreach

In this episode, Shannon and Ryan discuss a news article about a Central Texan who won a National Cybersecurity Grant. The grant recipient, Dr. Lavanya Alluri, plans to use the funding to create an app that simplifies terms and conditions and privacy policies for tech users. They highlight the challenge of getting users to read and understand terms and conditions, as well as the human factor in accepting them without fully comprehending the implications. The hosts also discuss the importance of understanding data privacy laws and the potential impact of implementing AI solutions to simplify terms and conditions.

Takeaways

Creating an app that simplifies terms and conditions can help users understand how their data is being used.

The human factor plays a significant role in users' reluctance to read and comprehend terms and conditions.

Implementing AI solutions can potentially simplify terms and conditions and make them more accessible to users.

Understanding data privacy laws and regulations is crucial for protecting personal information online.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Schedule

01:04 Central Texan Wins National Cybersecurity Grant

03:24 Simplifying Terms and Conditions

04:21 Human Factor in Reading Terms and Conditions

05:18 Challenges of Getting Users to Read Terms and Conditions

06:17 Opting In and Opting Out of Terms and Conditions

07:13 The Importance of Understanding Terms and Conditions

08:07 Texas Setting the Tone for Cybersecurity

09:13 Implementation Challenges and Costs

09:51 AI Solutions for Simplifying Terms and Conditions

10:17 Future Implications and Political Season

10:46 Podcast Schedule and Conclusion

#cybersecurity #texas #grant

In this episode, Ryan and Shannon discuss the recent theft of Microsoft's source code by Russian government hackers. They highlight the use of password spraying and the lack of lockouts as a vulnerability that allowed the attack to occur. They also emphasize Microsoft's global presence and the potential impact of the breach on various countries and organizations. The delayed detection of the attack raises concerns about Microsoft's security measures. The conversation explores the ongoing investigation and the need for more information. Lessons learned from the incident and the potential future threats are discussed, including the importance of access control and privileged accounts.

Takeaways

Password spraying and the lack of lockouts can leave organizations vulnerable to attacks.

Microsoft's global presence makes it a prime target for hackers.

Delayed detection of attacks can have serious consequences.

Access control and privileged accounts should be carefully managed to prevent unauthorized access.

Article: Microsoft Says Russian Gov Hackers Stole Source Code After Spying on Executive Emails

https://www.securityweek.com/microsoft-says-russian-gov-hackers-stole-source-code-after-spying-on-executive-emails/?fbclid=IwAR3Tt7ypxIK2ZxFSk3MaXBz0Ydj0-co1AP09NA8ze1JmK85lscfA38EtKXc

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:35 Microsoft's Source Code Theft

02:28 Microsoft's Global Presence

03:28 Delayed Detection of the Attack

04:24 Microsoft's Vulnerability and Targeted Attacks

05:30 Incomplete Information and Ongoing Investigation

06:28 Lessons Learned and Future Threats

07:06 Access Control and Privileged Accounts

07:39 Legacy Accounts and Identity Access Management

08:04 Expectations and Follow-up

08:55 Call to Action

#cybersecurity #microsoft #russia