In this engaging conversation, Ryan Henrich shares his journey in the cybersecurity field, discussing his current role at RapDev, the evolution of cybersecurity careers, and his early experiences with hacking. He reflects on his high school years, his passion for music, and the impact of technology on learning. The discussion also dives into the challenges faced in early career roles, the importance of problem-solving, and the lessons learned from mistakes. 

00:00 Introduction

00:30 What is Ryan Doing Today?

09:30 First Memory of a Computer

12:00 Highschool Interests / Stories

20:00 Searching for Information

30:00 Entering University

38:00 Skill in Music

42:30 First Security Job

55:00 Lessons Learned

1:02:00 Entering the Cloud

1:19:00 Why Buy Security

1:30:00 Staying Relevant

1:34:40 Contact Info

Connect with Ryan: 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanhenrich

Email: ryan.henrich@rapdev.io

Mentioned in this Episode:

RapDev: https://www.rapdev.io/

Datadog: https://www.datadoghq.com/

ServiceNow: https://www.servicenow.com/

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