Danny "Rand0h" Akacki is a cybersecurity professional with over 11 years of experience in the industry. He has worked at companies like Mandiant, GE, and Bank of America, focusing mainly on threat hunting. He is currently a Customer Success Manager at Trimark Security and also heads up their marketing and project management efforts. Danny is also a goon at Defcon and is passionate about streaming and content creation.

Summary:

Danny "Rand0h" Akacki joins Phillip Wylie on the podcast to discuss his background in cybersecurity, his love for streaming and content creation, and his experiences as a goon at Defcon. They also talk about the importance of community and giving back, as well as Danny's journey towards fitness and health during the pandemic.

Key Takeaways:

Streaming and content creation can be a great way to share knowledge and connect with others in the cybersecurity community.

Defcon is a unique and special event that brings together people from all over the world who share a passion for hacking and cybersecurity.

Failing is a natural part of the learning process, and it's important to embrace failure and learn from it.

Building healthy habits and routines is key to maintaining fitness and overall well-being.

It's important to be gentle with yourself and not be too hard on yourself when working towards personal goals.

Danny's social media and website:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dakacki/