The Security Wizard's Toolkit: Versatility as a Cyber Superpower with Devrryn Jenkins
Published on Apr 25, 2025, 11:00:33 PM
Total time: 00:56:37
Published on Apr 25, 2025, 11:00:33 PM
Total time: 00:56:37
From bench tech to business owner, Devrryn Jenkins brings his multifaceted journey in offensive security to this week's episode. We explore how his experience across organizations of all sizes shaped his unique approach to red team operations and his philosophy that being a "jack of all trades is oftentimes better than a master of one." Devrryn shares insights from running his MSP while discussing his passion projects with microcontrollers and single-board computers. Join us for an enlightening conversation with this self-described "wizard by trade," who constantly deconstructs and rebuilds technology in his quest for a deeper understanding.
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Question: What's your favorite tech tool or skill that makes you versatile in your field? Share your thoughts and join the conversation with Devrryn about why adaptability might be the most important skill in today's evolving cybersecurity landscape.
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Timecodes
00:00 - Introduction to Cyber Coffee Hour
04:55 - Devrryn Jenkins: Journey to Offensive Security
11:08 - The Role of System Engineers in Cybersecurity
12:50 - Discovering Vulnerabilities: A Wizards Perspective
16:39 - Tinkering with Technology: Hardware and Cybersecurity
21:17 - Navigating the Early Days of IT
23:52 - The Importance of Diverse Skill Sets
28:37 - Bridging the Gap for Small Businesses
32:35 - The Journey into Cybersecurity
34:43 - Overcoming Personal and Professional Obstacles
37:54 - The Importance of Mental Health in Cybersecurity
41:39 - Fueling the Cybersecurity Journey with Coffee
42:23 - Exploring Cybersecurity Superpowers
45:19 - The Intersection of Technology and Entertainment
48:12 - Hobbies and Interests Beyond Cybersecurity
50:54 - The Art of Blacksmithing and Creativity
54:38 - Final Thoughts and Lifelong Learning
55:53 - Outro
The Cyber Coffee Hour comprises Dr. Joseph J. Burt-Miller Jr. and Alfredzo B. Nash Jr., two cyber experts from Mount Vernon, NY, who love good coffee and conversation. They have surveyed the cyber podcast landscape and want to see a change. The perspective of those getting started in their journey must be emphasized for shows featuring the world's CIOs, CISOs, and CTOs.
The mission of the Cyber Coffee Hour is to feature guests at all stages of the cyber journey. Still, it prioritizes the voices of those who are undergoing gatekeeping, racism, and other biases while trying to make their way into the cybersecurity practicum. The Cyber Coffee Hour uniquely spreads the cybersecurity gospel by featuring guests with and without a cybersecurity background, with cybersecurity as the common denominator.