The Hacker's Cache

Richie Vinson (4NU81X7H3H4CK3r) is a Junior Offensive Security Engineer at NextGen Red Team and a Security Analyst at InfraShield, where he protects critical digital assets in the industrial control systems space. Known for earning a Black Badge at HackSpace and actively contributing to events like DEFCON 865, Richie brings a rare combination of hands-on red team experience, infrastructure security knowledge, and community leadership. He bypassed traditional cybersecurity gatekeeping by building a powerful private network through relentless volunteering and self-driven learning without a college degree or the OSCP. Richie holds certifications including PNPT, PJPT, OT Security Expert, and ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor. With a passion for outmaneuvering adversaries and mentoring the next generation, he’s proof that dedication, strategy, and real-world skills can beat the checkbox hiring game.