DANNY JENKINS

CEO & CO-FOUNDER, THREATLOCKER, ORLANDO

ThreatLocker, co-founded by Jenkins in 2017, employs a team of more than 500 professionals who serve 50,000 businesses worldwide with its “Zero Trust” approach that aims to prevent cyberattacks and block threats before they strike. Jenkins was named one of Cyber Magazine’s Top 10 cybersecurity leaders. He’s a member of the Forbes Technology Council, a frequent speaker at industry events, a contributor to the Harvard Business Review and the host of “Avoid the Hack” segments on WKMG News 6, Orlando’s CBS affiliate.

FIRST JOB: While growing up in the United Kingdom, I developed a strong passion for working with computers. I loved taking them apart and rebuilding them. … At the age of 15, I left school to seek a job in the computer field. After applying for countless positions, I finally landed my first professional IT job at the age of 16 years old.

HOBBY: My wife and I are known for taking on do-it-yourself projects at home. After a major storm, we repaved our driveway and backyard area ourselves. It was a massive project, but we worked together and got it done.

INDUSTRY TREND: While many cybersecurity professionals view AI as a powerful tool to enhance their defenses, it’s a double-edged sword. AI can be used by cybercriminals to create sophisticated malware that often slips through traditional defenses unnoticed. This highlights the critical need for Zero Trust solutions. With Zero Trust, access is restricted by default, ensuring that even undetected AI-generated threats can’t gain a foothold.

SOMETHING SURPRISING
“My wife and I are avid ice skaters. We enjoy lacing up our skates and hitting the ice as much as we can.”