Ep. 211 From Military Ops to Cyber Ops: Ryan MacDonald on Mentorship, Manufacturing Security & the Latest Threats

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This week, Dre and Smiley sit down with Ryan MacDonald—a 20-year Air Force veteran turned Principal Incident Responder and Cybersecurity Lead for a global manufacturing giant. Ryan shares insights on transitioning from military to corporate cyber defense, the unique challenges of protecting manufacturing infrastructure, and breaking down the latest cyber threats like AI-driven malware, supply chain attacks, and deepfake social engineering. As a live TikTok host (@cyber_warrior76), Ryan opens up about mentoring future IT pros and growing cybersecurity awareness in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Tune in for high-impact lessons, actionable advice, and real stories from the frontlines of cyber resilience.

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