Danny Jenkins: ThreatLocker's Iron Man on Innovation (EP 786)
Ever wondered how a childhood fascination with malware could evolve into a groundbreaking cybersecurity solution? Join Uncle Marv as he sits down with Danny Jenkins, CEO and co-founder of ThreatLocker, straight from Zero Trust World 2025.
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Show Notes
Why Listen?
This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the innovative mindset driving ThreatLocker's success. You'll gain insights into the latest advancements in Zero Trust security, understand how to leverage data for better decision-making, and learn how ThreatLocker caters to both MSPs and enterprise clients. Plus, you'll hear an entertaining story about an Iron Man suit and a charity auction!
ThreatLocker Insights
Danny highlights Insights as a personal project, emphasizing its ability to improve all of ThreatLocker's products by providing visibility into false positives, inefficient ring-fencing policies, and early detection of updates.
MSP vs. Enterprise Focus
The discussion explores ThreatLocker's approach to serving both MSPs and enterprise clients, acknowledging the different integration needs while emphasizing that the fundamental security principles remain the same.
The Zero Trust Journey
Danny reflects on his early days in IT and how his desire to make things better led him to the Zero Trust world, driven by a passion for continuous learning and a vision for world-changing impact.
Companies, Products, and Books Mentioned
- ThreatLocker: https://www.threatlocker.com/
- Kaseya: https://www.kaseya.com/
- ConnectWise: https://www.connectwise.com/
- NinjaOne: https://www.ninjaone.com/
- Splunk: https://www.splunk.com/
- ServiceNow: https://www.servicenow.com/
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