From Car Culture to Cybersecurity: Building Community and Skills with Christian Pinkston

In this episode of the Security Repo Podcast, we meet Christian Pinkston, a cybersecurity student and car culture enthusiast who's become a recognizable figure in the hacker community. Christian shares his unique journey into cybersecurity—from early experiments with hacking tools to volunteering at major conferences and running mesh networks with Meshtastic and LoRa. He also offers insightful advice on how to get involved in security through local meetups, hands-on projects, and staying curious.

https://www.meetup.com/oc2600/

https://www.irvineunderground.org/

https://www.nuccinc.org/

Christian Pinkston aka “Itz.Ghriz” is a niche internet personality blending cybersecurity, car culture, and humor across platforms like Instagram, Threads, and YouTube.a self-described "Local Hacking Legend and General Sex Icon." His profile indicates he's a cybersecurity student and car enthusiast, with a flair for humor and a strong online persona.