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Danny Jenkins — Founder of ThreatLocker and the Zero-Trust Revolution Danny Jenkins is the CEO of ThreatLocker, the leading cybersecurity company that he built alongside his wife. Hosts Jack Clabby of Carlton Fields, P.A., and Kayley Melton of the Cognitive Security Institute follow Danny’s journey from a scrappy IT consultant to leading one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity companies in the world. Danny shares the moment everything changed: watching a small business nearly collapse after a catastrophic ransomware attack. That experience reshaped his mission and ultimately sparked the creation of ThreatLocker. He also reflects on the gritty early days—cold-calling from his living room, coding through the night, and taking on debt before finally landing their first $5,000 customer. Danny explains the origins of Zero Trust World, his passion for educating IT teams, and why adopting a hacker mindset is essential for modern defenders. In the Lifestyle Polygraph, Danny relates his early “revenge tech” against school bullies, the place he escapes to when celebrating big wins, and the movie franchise he insists is absolutely a Christmas classic. Follow Danny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannyjenkins/

Steve Orrin — From Biology to the Edge: Building Trust at Intel and the Poker Table Steve Orrin, Federal Chief Technologist at Intel Corporation, has forged a career that bridges biology, cybersecurity startups, and large-scale technology leadership. In this episode, hosts Jack Clabby of Carlton Fields, P.A., and Kayley Melton of the Cognitive Security Institute explore Steve’s journey—from early hacking and biochemistry research to founding startups and shaping the future of secure innovation at Intel. Steve explains how “the Edge” has evolved from basic IoT devices into a powerful ecosystem driving everything from aircraft to MRI machines. He shares hard-won lessons on building high-performing teams, nurturing talent, and embedding security from the very start—never as an afterthought. In the Lifestyle Polygraph, Steve reveals the ambitious “counter-AI” project he’d launch with an unlimited Intel budget and shares the best poker tell he’s ever spotted at the World Series of Poker. Follow Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sorrin/

DeMarcus Williams — Starbucks’ Security Pro Went from Cyber Competitions to Corporate Red Teaming DeMarcus Williams, a senior security engineer at Starbucks, has built a career defined by creativity, intuition, and persistence. With roles at the U.S. Department of Defense, AWS/Amazon, and now Starbucks, he specializes in offensive security, red teaming, and adversary emulation. In this episode, DeMarcus joins Jack Clabby of Carlton Fields, P.A. and Cyber Florida’s Sarina Gandy (guesting hosting) to share how his love of video games first sparked his cybersecurity journey—and how competitions like the Southeast Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (SECCDC) cemented his path. DeMarcus opens up about overcoming imposter syndrome, the unique work-life balance he’s found at Starbucks, and why half of his red teaming comes down to gut instinct. He shares the difference between penetration testing and red teaming, what it’s like preparing for full-scale global operations, and the hacker mindset that still kicks in whenever he walks into a Starbucks café. In the Lifestyle Polygraph segment, Sarina poses the ultimate face-off: what’s the bigger moment—the walk-up to a boxing ring or to the DEF CON keynote stage? And, between Stone Cold, The Rock, and The Undertaker, who would dominate in a Capture the Flag competition? Follow DeMarcus on Twitter: https://x.com/medarkus_ @ medarkus_

Jon Schipp — From Heavy Metal to the Front Lines of Cyber Innovation Jon Schipp, the “Ric Flair of Cybersecurity,” is the Senior Director of Inorganic Growth Strategy at Rapid7. Schipp mixes cyber technical mastery, business acumen, and stage presence, to identity mergers and partnerships for his company’s growing cybersecurity platform. He shares his story with hosts Jack Clabby of Carlton Fields, P.A., and, Kayley Melton, Executive Director of Operations at the Cognitive Security Institute, starting with his early days in the Midwestern heavy metal scene. He opens up about couch-surfing his way to hacker conferences as a teenager, the role of music in shaping his professional edge, and why knowledge—not money—has always been his north star. With a background in security engineering, incident response, and software development, Schipp explains that curiosity has been the through-line in his journey and how his own startup experience prepared him to evaluate new technologies and teams. He also tells the story of a pitch so good it left the room stunned. In the Lifestyle Polygraph segment, Jon reveals his dream guitar (an elusive LTD H-300 last seen in Evansville, Indiana) and gives the audience a crash course in heavy metal history. Plus, you’ll hear the tale of a push-up challenge that became an unforgettable part of a job interview—and meet Kayley’s cat, Little Baby, making her YouTube debut. Follow Jon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonschipp/

Kurt Sanger —Former Lead Attorney at U.S. Cyber Command, Cyber Law Strategist, and Appreciator of Mad Men Hats On this episode, hosts Jack Clabby, of Carlton Fields, P.A., and Kayley Melton, Executive Director of Operations at the Cognitive Security Institute, sit down with Kurt Sanger—a seasoned cyber law leader and former Deputy General Counsel at U.S. Cyber Command. Kurt, who now advised clients at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, reflects on his 23+ years in the U.S. Marine Corps and how the adrenaline of cyber operations and policy has translated into the private sector, where he now helps clients navigate legal risk in an increasingly tech-driven world. He opens up about the difference between the proactive pace of military cyber law and the more reactive nature of corporate advisory work—and why that shift surprised him. He also shares how moving to the Tampa Bay area shattered his assumptions about where cyber talent lives, explaining why it’s one of the most vibrant and underrated cybersecurity communities in the country. From quoting The Godfather on nation-state threats to challenging the 10,000-hour mastery rule, Kurt gives us an honest look at the evolving cyber legal landscape—and what it means for newcomers entering the field. In the Lifestyle Polygraph segment, Kurt settles the ultimate Chicago food debate and declares a clear winner among the Windy City’s top three treats (will he choose the casserole masquerading as pizza?). He also explains his appreciation for the stylish hats of Mad Men that he believes should make a comeback and turns the tables with a Tampa-themed question for Jack. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-sanger-311970115/