Leakage, TTPs, and Backdoors — Oh My!

In this episode, Ryan Williams Sr. and Shannon Tynes discuss the latest cybersecurity news, including a ransomware attack in Nevada and the federal response to improve cybersecurity funding. They dive into the implications of AI in cybersecurity, the Salt Typhoon hack as a national defense crisis, and personal reflections on gaming, particularly the Madden franchise. The conversation highlights the challenges and opportunities in the cybersecurity landscape, emphasizing the need for international standards and proactive measures. Articles: Federal, state officials investigating ransomware attack targeting Nevada https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/federal-state-investigating-ransomware-nevada/758863/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExamluU2h2WDFUcjdHQTFjVgEeCjaDx2kSMvwp90SaocW9G3SYU7EpIc7x5oNQmq7O-L9XwgzHnSw9ipqPGXg_aem_x6hVfkHI7y2Vc01A3LCbMw Can Your Security Stack See ChatGPT? Why Network Visibility Matters https://thehackernews.com/2025/08/can-your-security-stack-see-chatgpt-why.html U.S. And Allies Declare Salt Typhoon Hack A National Defense Crisis https://www.forbes.com/sites/emilsayegh/2025/08/30/us-and-allies-declare-salt-typhoon-hack-a-national-defense-crisis/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExamluU2h2WDFUcjdHQTFjVgEeQ1F7W3L6A9XwbQBJ_7ynNSlrQAaUAwp5dgydOMHdSl0VTZOv9-jeenaWf80_aem_4j4G6wyTFBhZYVmquGcvUg 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 Chris on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisabacon/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity News and Highlights 01:13 Ransomware Attack on Nevada: Implications and Responses 12:12 The Role of AI in Cybersecurity: Challenges and Solutions 25:10 Salt Typhoon Hack: A National Defense Crisis 32:07 Accountability in Cybersecurity: The Need for Standards 32:17 Telecommunications and Cybersecurity Challenges 35:22 Global Cybersecurity Standards and Coalition 36:36 The Threat of Cyber Attacks and AI 38:36 Pop Culture Reflections: Movies and Gaming 52:45 Final Fantasy and Gaming Experiences #cybersecurity #insiderthreat #ransomware