#20: The importance of a growth mindset in infosec with J3rryBl4nks

The Official OffSec Podcast

Hosts FalconSpy and TJ Null sit down with J3rryBl4nks, a member and Community Moderator on the OffSec Discord server. J3rryBl4nks is a Director of InfoSec for a small business organization. In this episode, he talks about how he got interested in the infosec field. He discusses why he thinks gaining knowledge through a degree or certifications is imperative in the infosec industry, along with a growth mindset. Then, he details his experience with PEN-200, including his take on the OSCP exam and tips to future students embarking on their PEN-200 journey. Additionally, J3rryBl4nks outlines what he looks for in a new hire regardless of their experience in the field. He then highlights his passion for password cracking and good rules to use with hashcat to optimize these results. Lastly, he shares his interest in both card and board games, video games, and his love of hiking and spending time with his family.