The Social-Engineer Podcast
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The Social-Engineer Podcast is about humans. Understanding how we interact, communicate and relay information can help us protect, mitigate and understand social engineering attacks
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The Social-Engineer Podcast is about humans. Understanding how we interact, communicate and relay information can help us protect, mitigate and understand social engineering attacks
Language:
English
Episodes
Ep. 256 - The SE ETC Series - 2024 State of Vishing Report Analysis with Chris and Dr. Abbie
4/22/2024
Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The SE Etc. Series. This series will be hosted by Chris Hadnagy, CEO of Social-Engineer LLC, and The Innocent Lives Foundation, as well as Social-Engineer.Org and The Institute for Social Engineering. Join Chris as he discusses topics and news pertaining to the world of Social Engineering. [April 22, 2024]
00:00 - Intro
00:16 - Dr. Abbie Maroño Intro
00:40 - Intro Links
- Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/
- Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/
- Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/
- Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/
- Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb
- CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/
- innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/
03:24 - 2024 State of Vishing Report
04:00 - The Data Set
04:55 - Compromise Rates
08:06 - Voicemail Compromise
09:14 - Play Silly Games...
10:11 - Breaking Expectations
14:29 - Battle of the Sexes
15:52 - Most Effective Principle
18:56 - Lesser Principles
20:19 - Midday Slump
22:14 - The Report Overview
23:10 - Research Partners
23:46 - Wrap Up & Outro
- www.social-engineer.com
- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org
Find us online
- Chris Hadnagy
- Twitter: @humanhacker
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy
- Dr. Abbie Maroño
- Twitter: @DrAbbieofficial
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-abbie-maroño-phd
- Instagram: @DoctorAbbieofficial
Duration:00:24:59
Ep. 255 - Security Awareness Series - Faking Reality: AI Deepfakes and the Future of Truth with Justin and Paul
4/15/2024
Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by Paul Vann and Justin Marciano.
Paul Vann is a seasoned cybersecurity professional, with experience across numerous emerging markets in the field. He has worked at a wide array of cybersecurity and software development startups, helping to ensure a more secure future for all. Paul additionally is passionate about emerging technologies in the space and was recognized as a Top rated Speaker at the RSA Conference in 2023.
Justin Marciano is the Co-Founder and CEO of IdentifAI. Studying economics with a concentration in finance at the University of Virginia, he has navigated his way through the venture capital, blockchain, and payment sectors, aligning his career path with his enthusiasm for emerging technologies. Justin currently works in product management and has previously worked at Stepstone Group as a VC & Growth Analyst. [April 15, 2024]
00:00 - Intro
00:22 - Intro Links:
- Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/
- Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/
- Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/
- Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/
- Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb
- CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/
- innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/
03:44 - Paul Vann & Justin Marciano Intro
04:55 - IdentifAI
05:53 - Follow the Trends
06:37 - How Big is This Problem?
09:37 - Deepfakes for Hacking
10:43 - A Real Story
12:38 - Using What's Real
14:11 - Beyond Cat & Mouse
17:02 - AI and the Law
19:29 - Tracing the Source
21:59 - Balancing Act
23:44 - Training or Expanding?
29:35 - An Attempt Was Made
32:04 - Keeping it Real
34:38 - A New Partnership!
35:59 - Find Justin and Paul online
- Website: identif-ai.com
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/identifai-llc
- Justin's LinkedIn: in/justin-marciano32/
- Paul's LinkedIn: in/paul-vann-b996b2120/
37:13 - Mentors
- Justin:
- Jeff Silver
- Martin Roche
- Paul:
- Paul Vann (Father)
- Jennifer Romeo
39:30 - Book Recommendations
- The Hardware Hacking Handbook - Colin O'Flynn and Jasper van Woudenberg
- On the Origin of Time - Thomas Hertog
- Blink - Malcolm Gladwell
41:37 - Wrap Up & Outro
- www.social-engineer.com
- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org
Duration:00:42:33
Ep. 254 - Human Element Series - The Origins of Empathy and How To Use It with Chris Voss
4/8/2024
Today we are joined by Chris Voss. Mr. Voss is a former Lead FBI Negotiator and dynamic speaker who debunks the biggest myths of negotiation. Chris engages all groups with captivating stories, insights, and useful tips for business and everyday life. He has lectured on negotiation at business schools across the country and has been seen on ABC, CBS, CNN, and Fox News. Chris has also been featured in Forbes, Time, Fast Company, and Inc. Chris’s Keynotes are based on his book Never Split The Difference©.
[April 8, 2024]
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Intro Links
- Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/
- Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/
- Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/
- Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/
- Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb
- CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/
- innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/
02:26 - Chris Voss Intro
03:25 - Good Work If You Can Get It
04:51 - A Donkey, A Clown & A Hippopotamus
08:52 - Emotions Are Contagious
10:02 - Proof of Life
13:23 - Mirror, Mirror
17:21 - Negotiation is a Language
18:44 - Empathy, Not Advice
22:28 - Be Willing to be Wrong
29:46 - Slaughter at Harvard
33:17 - Empathy Isn't Agreement
36:51 - Validating Perspective
38:27 - It Starts with Practice
40:43 - Mentors
- Parents
- Gary Noesner
41:39 - Book Recommendations
- Chip War - Chris Miller
- Never Split the Difference - Chris Voss
43:22 - Find Chris Voss online
- Website: blackswanltd.com
- Instagram: @thefbinegotiator
- Twitter: @fbinegotiator
- YouTube: @NegotiationMastery
44:23 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro
- www.social-engineer.com
- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org
Duration:00:44:59
Ep. 253 - The Doctor Is In Series - Understanding Human Behavior with Dr. David Matsumoto
4/1/2024
Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Doctor Is In Series – where we will discuss understandings and developments in the field of psychology.
In today’s episode, Chris and Abbie are joined by Dr. David Matsumoto. Dr. Matsumoto, Director of Humintell, is a world-renowned expert in the fields of emotion, nonverbal behavior, deception, and culture. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan in 1981, double majoring in psychology and Japanese and receiving High Honors in both. He obtained his Masters (1983) and Doctoral (1986) degrees in Psychology from the University of California at Berkeley. He has been a Professor of Psychology at San Francisco State University (SFSU) since 1989, and is the Founder and Director of SFSU’s Culture and Emotion Research Laboratory.
Dr. Matsumoto is an expert in threat assessment and management, especially in relation to behavioral indicators of operational bad actors. He has conducted the only study to date of the cognitions, emotions, and behaviors of bad actors when they are actively engaged in an act of violence, and he has briefed the results of this work to several government agencies. He has also conducted decades of research on behavioral indicators related to deception about the intent to commit acts of malfeasance in the future, and the behavioral indicators that emerged from this work has been briefed to countless military, intelligence, and law enforcement agencies and operators. [April 1, 2024]
00:00 - Intro
00:17 - Dr. Abbie Maroño Intro
01:16 - Intro Links
- Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/
- Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/
- Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/
- Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/
- Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb
- CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/
- innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/
03:29 - Dr. David Matsumoto Intro
05:02 - The Topic of the Day: Emotion & Nonverbal Communication
05:29 - The Origins of Human Emotion
09:46 - Olympic-Level Study
17:00 - Strike a Pose
19:30 - Behavioral Indicators
25:01 - Emotional Buffer
25:42 - Data Sourcing
31:26 - In Context
32:51 - The Anonymous Factor
35:37 - The Human Factor
37:15 - New Book
37:58 - A Writers Obligation
41:46 - On A Mission
45:11 - Find Dr. Matsumoto Online
- Website: www.humintell.com
- X/Twitter: @davidmatsumoto
- LinkedIn: in/davidmatsumoto
- YouTube: @Humintell
46:00 - Wrap Up
46:29 - Next Month: Overworking
46:59 - Outro
- www.social-engineer.com
- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org
Find us online:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbiejmarono
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-abbie-maroño-phd-35ab2611a
- Instagram: @DoctorAbbieofficial
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/humanhacker
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy
Duration:00:47:22
Ep. 252 - The SE ETC Series - Crypto, Phishing and SMiShing...Oh My
3/25/2024
Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The SE Etc. Series. This series will be hosted by Chris Hadnagy, CEO of Social-Engineer LLC, and The Innocent Lives Foundation, as well as Social-Engineer.Org and The Institute for Social Engineering. Join Chris as he discusses topics and news pertaining to the world of Social Engineering. [March 25, 2024]
00:00 - Intro
00:18 - Intro Links
- Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/
- Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/
- Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/
- Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/
- Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb
- CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/
- innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/
04:48 - Ransomware: No Code of Conduct
06:50 - Education
07:52 - Policies
09:17 - Protection
10:14 - Backup Plan
11:05 - Gone Phishin'
12:50 - Verify, Verify, Verify
14:26 - If You See Something, Say Something
- FTC Website: reportfraud.ftc.gov
15:32 - Reach Out
15:54 - Wrap Up & Outro
- www.social-engineer.com
- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org
Find us online
- Chris Hadnagy
- Twitter: @humanhacker
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy
Duration:00:16:24
Ep. 251 - Security Awareness Series - Butchering The Pig Butchers with Josh Bown Rachel Jones
3/18/2024
Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris will be talking with Josh Brown and Rachel Jones, both from the Department of Homeland Security. They join us to discuss what Pig Butchering scams are and how we can protect ourselves. [March 18, 2024]
00:00 - Intro
00:18 - Intro Links:
- Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/
- Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/
- Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/
- Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/
- Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb
- CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/
- innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/
02:13 - Josh Brown & Rachel Jones Intro
02:52 - Why the Secret Service?
03:44 - Pig Butchering
05:47 - A Global Issue
06:40 - Same Scam, New Method
09:14 - The 12 Steps
13:53 - Pseudo Anonymous
15:13 - Point of Origin
15:38 - Real Money, Fake Return
18:33 - Making it Right!
19:46 - Call Your Local Agent
21:35 - Don't Know, Don't Answer
25:27 - Walk the Dog
27:44 - It Needs to Make Sense
29:58 - What’s Next?
31:25 - Global Concerns
34:30 - Book Recommendations
- The Total Money Makeover- Dave Ramsey
- Tracers in the Dark - Andy Greenberg
36:34 - Online Links
- Website: www.secretservice.gov
- Website: www.usajobs.gov
- Email: CFTFSC@usss.dhs.gov
37:50 - Wrap Up & Outro
- www.social-engineer.com
- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org
Duration:00:38:29
Ep. 250 - Human Element Series - Rationalize Minimalize and Project with Agent Brad Beeler
3/11/2024
Today we are joined by Agent Brad Beeler. Assistant to the Special Agent in Charge Brad Beeler has been with the United States Secret Service for the past 25 years. He currently serves as instructor and Secret Service liaison at the National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA) at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Over the past 8 years in this role, he has trained agents throughout the federal law enforcement and intelligence community in credibility assessment and elicitation techniques.
Prior to arriving at NCCA, he was a polygraph examiner in the Chicago and St. Louis Field Offices and served on the permanent protection detail of former President George HW Bush and numerous foreign heads of state. Over the past 17 years as a federal polygraph examiner Special Agent Beeler has secured hundreds of confessions on high-profile investigations, often leading to the identification of previously unknown victims of serial offenders of both child exploitation and homicide investigations. Agent Beeler holds a master’s degree in criminology and was previously selected as the U.S. Secret Service - Special Agent of the Year for his involvement in combating crimes against children.
Widely considered a communications expert in the U.S. federal law enforcement community, Agent Beeler has provided countless domestic and international presentations to law enforcement and intelligence agencies seeking to enhance their interviewing programs. [March 11, 2024]
00:00 - Intro
00:21 - Intro Links
- Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/
- Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/
- Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/
- Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/
- Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb
- CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/
- innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/
03:05 - Agent Brad Beeler Intro
05:05 - Part of a Team
07:58 - One of Lincoln's Final Acts
08:52 - Dual Mission
11:45 - The Broadband Effect
14:38 - Team Effort
17:35 - Worst of the Worst
21:13 - Common Ground
23:36 - Letting Them Be Heard
25:51 - Lyrics, Songs and Dance
28:49 - Mental Health Mandates
35:11 - Mentors
- Mrs. Bertran - Teacher
- Brian Leary - DHS Program Manager
37:21 - Book Recommendations
- The Interrogator - Hanns Scharff
- Spy the Lie - Philip Houston
- Captivate & Cues - Vanessa Van Edwards
39:24 - Find Agent Brad Beeler online
- Website: www.usajobs.gov
- Website: www.secretservice.gov
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bradbeeler1865/
40:47 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro
- www.social-engineer.com
- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org
Duration:00:41:48
Ep. 249 - The Doctor Is In Series - Irrational Fears vs Phobias
3/4/2024
Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Doctor Is In Series – where we will discuss understandings and developments in the field of psychology.
In today’s episode, Chris and Abbie are discussing Irrational Fears & Phobias. They will talk about the similarities, the differences, why some are necessary and how to overcome the ones that aren’t.
[March 4, 2024]
00:00 - Intro
00:21 - Dr. Abbie Maroño Intro
00:50 - Intro Links
- Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/
- Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/
- Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/
- Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/
- Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb
- CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/
- innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/
04:55 - The Topic of the Day: Irrational Fears & Phobias
05:09 - Fear vs Phobia
06:33 - Attack of the Lizard People
08:57 - Fear of the Dark
11:28 - In the Heights
13:54 - Might As Well Jump
15:32 - Flight Mode
17:04 - Send in the Clowns
17:32 - Phobias! We Mean It
19:18 - Genetics Squared
21:06 - Beware the Ladybug!
24:35 - Was it a Bunny?
26:09 - Classical Conditioning
27:10 - Little Albert
29:51 - Fear Factor
32:11 - Animal Intuition
33:40 - Mister Ed
34:50 - Fur Babies
36:01 - Learned Response
38:21 - Changing Minds
42:05 - Safety First!
43:21 - Virtual Assistant
44:55 - Words Matter
47:21 - Next Month: David Matsumoto
48:07 - Wrap Up & Outro
- www.social-engineer.com
- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org
Find us online:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAbbieofficial
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-abbie-maroño-phd-35ab2611a
- Instagram: @DoctorAbbieofficial
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/humanhacker
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy
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Duration:00:48:46
Ep. 248 - The SE ETC Series - SE in the News - Tips Tricks
2/26/2024
Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The SE Etc. Series. This series will be hosted by Chris Hadnagy, CEO of Social-Engineer LLC, and The Innocent Lives Foundation, as well as Social-Engineer.Org and The Institute for Social Engineering. Join Chris as he discusses topics and news pertaining to the world of Social Engineering. [Feb 26, 2024]
00:00 - Intro
00:33 - Intro Links
- Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/
- Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/
- Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/
- Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/
- Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb
- CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/
- innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/
03:06 - The New(s) Format
04:02 - Mother of All Breaches
05:46 - Banning AI Robocalls
06:39 - AI Deep Fake
07:27 - The Tips
07:47 - Verify
08:26 - Be Cautious
10:25 - Confirm
11:44 - Educate
12:19 - Report
13:41 - Recap
14:21 - Wrap Up & Outro
- www.social-engineer.com
- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org
Find us online
- Chris Hadnagy
- Twitter: @humanhacker
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy
Duration:00:14:48
Ep. 247 - Security Awareness Series - A Day In The Life of a Dark Web Threat Advisor with Mary DAngelo
2/19/2024
Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by Mary D'Angelo. Mary helps clients understand the threats that exist on the dark web and how to use that intelligence to bolster their cybersecurity programs. With a solid foundation from the University of Washington, where she earned her Bachelor's degree, Mary has rapidly ascended as a global leader at SearchLight Cyber. Her expertise, honed over six years, delves deep into understanding the nuances of dark web threat actors and their intelligence.
Mary's and her company’s insights and analyses have been instrumental in shedding light on the shadowy aspects of cyber threats emanating from the dark web. Her work not only aids in neutralizing these threats but also contributes significantly to the broader understanding of cyber security dynamics.
Additionally, Mary’s passion is volunteering her talents into nonprofit organizations. She was a mentor for Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Recently, she has devoted her time to a nonprofit called, The Innocent Lives Foundation, which uses Dark Web Threat Intelligence to help law enforcement stop child traffickers. [Feb 19, 2024]
00:00 - Intro
00:41 - Intro Links:
- Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/
- Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/
- Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/
- Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/
- Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb
- CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/
- innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/
02:56 - Mary D’Angelo Intro
04:12 - What is a Dark Web Threat Intelligence Advisor?
04:36 - One Giant Leap
07:04 - On the Front Lines
11:53 - Deep Web, Dark Web, Clear Web...Oh My!
13:43 - Shifting to the Deep
14:58 - Crime Pays
17:39 - 2024 Forecast
19:00 - Left of Boom
20:53 - All in this Together
21:53 - An Ugly Example
25:19 - Timely
26:30 - Relevant
28:02 - Actionable
29:58 - What's Next?
30:54 - Mentors
- Siblings
- Larry Littleton
32:05 - Book Recommendations
- The Practitioner’s Guide to the Dark Web - Searchlight Cyber
- The Ride of a Lifetime - Robert Iger
- Never Split the Difference - Christopher Voss &Tahl Raz
33:33 - Find Mary D'Angelo Online
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dangelomary
33:55 - Wrap Up & Outro
- www.social-engineer.com
- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org
Duration:00:34:32
Ep. 246 - Human Element Series - The Way of The Hero with Layne Gneiting
2/12/2024
Today we are joined by Layne Gneiting. Layne is just your average guy. His family’s a tad bigger than most (he’s got 8 kids), but he lives in a snug 1,800 square foot home in the heart of suburbia, and still wakes up in a panic most Friday mornings when the garbage truck rumbles down the street.
However, Layne has a secret identity. Twice a year he straps on his super suit—a bicycle jersey—and sweeps executives and doctors into the biggest adventure of their lives.
It came from his biggest kick in the butt: cycling across America. Now Layne’s guided teams (or gone alone) by bike through 49 countries, and this year he’ll finally publish his stories about them.
[Feb 12, 2024]
00:00 - Intro
00:18 - Intro Links
- Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/
- Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/
- Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/
- Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/
- Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb
- CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/
- innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/
03:04 - Layne Gneiting Intro
04:04 - Anything is Possible
06:48 - The Road Less Traveled
07:57 - Summer Break
08:42 - Morning Commute
09:42 - Growth X Bazillion
10:56 - The Details
12:13 - Eight is Enough
15:02 - Wanderlust
16:33 - How to Broaden
19:55 - Go With the Flow
22:38 - Safety First
25:40 - Get With the Program
26:54 - It's About the Adventure
28:09 - Find Layne Gneiting online
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/wayofthehero/
- Website: wayofthehero.com
28:52 - Coming Up Next!
30:51 - Mentors
- Odds Bodkin
32:14 - Book Recommendations
- The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho
- The King of Attolia - Megan Whalen Turner
34:01 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro
- www.social-engineer.com
- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org
Duration:00:34:58
Ep. 245 - The Doctor Is In Series - I Trust You with Dr. Paul Zak
2/5/2024
Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Doctor Is In Series – where we will discuss understandings and developments in the field of psychology.
In today’s episode, Chris and Abbie are joined by Dr. Paul J. Zak. Dr. Zak is a University Professor at Claremont Graduate University and is in the top 0.3% of most cited scientists. Paul’s two decades of research extending the boundaries of behavioral neuroscience have taken him from the Pentagon to Fortune 50 boardrooms to the rainforest of Papua New Guinea. His most recent book is Immersion: The Science of the Extraordinary and the Source of Happiness. Besides his academic appointment, he is a four time tech entrepreneur. In 2017 he founded Immersion Neuroscience, a software platform that allows anyone to measure what the brain loves in real-time that is used to improve outcomes in entertainment, education, advertising, and emotional health. He is a regular TED speaker and has appeared on Good Morning America, Dr. Phil, Fox & Friends, ABC Evening News, and his work has been reported in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Time, The Economist, Scientific American, Fast Company, Forbes, and many others. [Feb 5, 2024]
00:00 - Intro
00:17 - Dr. Abbie Maroño Intro
00:58 - Intro Links
- Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/
- Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/
- Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/
- Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/
- Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb
- CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/
- innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/
04:16 - The Topic of the Day: Trust
04:31 - Dr. Paul Zak Intro
06:37 - I Might Be a Martian
08:38 - The Great Motivator
11:21 - Win-Win
13:07 - Thrill of the Chase
14:14 - Being Practical
16:01 - Reverse-Engineering
16:56 - Persuadable Humans
19:23 - Measuring Emotions
21:33 - Part of a Team
25:46 - Dogs and Cats Living Together
29:33 - Trust But Verify
32:37 - The Answer: Slow Down!
34:39 - Free Won't
36:16 - It's Still On You
37:34 - I Think, Therefore I Do
40:12 - What About Love?
43:25 - Time is Happiness
45:48 - Find Dr. Zak Online
- LinkedIn: in/paul-zak-91123510
- Website: getimmersion.com
46:26 - Wrap Up
- Immersion – Dr. Paul J. Zak
48:17 - Next Month: Irrational Fears
48:25 - Outro
- www.social-engineer.com
- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org
Duration:00:48:42
Ep. 202 - Human Element Series - As a Leader Are You REDI for the 3 C’s with Gena Cox REPLAY (Original Air Date: March 13, 2023)
1/29/2024
REPLAY (Original Air Date: March 13, 2023)
Today we are joined by Gena Cox, PhD. Gena is a corporate adviser and executive coach known as a straight-shooter who also brings warmth and generosity of spirit to her partnerships. She guides CEOs, leaders, and boards as they respond to evolving stakeholder expectations and transformation driven by societal change and organic and M&A growth. Her differentiator is the nuanced insights and recommendations she brings from a lifetime of continuous multi-disciplinary learning, enabling her to offer clients uniquely invaluable insights. Her book, Leading Inclusion, is available wherever books are sold. The book catalyzes executive leaders to drive inclusion from the top of their organizations. [March 13, 2023]
00:00 – Intro
00:20 – Intro Links
- Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/
- Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/
- Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/
- Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/
- Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb
- CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/
- innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/
02:43 - Gena Cox Intro
04:00 - What was the path to becoming a Leadership Advisor?
07:25 - Dealing With the Frustration
09:24 - The Immigrant Experience
11:27 - The Need for a Strategy
16:08 - Inclusion Tops Diversity
19:32 - Are You REDI?
20:52 - A Leadership Problem
24:33 - Chief Transformation Officer
27:21 - From the Top Down
30:33 - Don't Assume, Ask!
33:54 - Is there anybody listening?
38:05 - Find Gena Cox online
- Website: https://genacox.com
- LinkedIn: in/genacox
- Instagram: @genacoxphd
- Twitter: @genacox
38:54 - Book Recommendations
- Can We Talk? - Roberta Chinsky Matuson
- TED Talks - Chris Anderson
- Leading Inclusion - Gena Cox
42:00 - Who would you consider your greatest mentors?
- Maternal Grandmother
- Lawrence W. Hamilton
45:19 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro
- www.social-engineer.com
- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org
Duration:00:45:56
Ep. 244 - The SE ETC Series - Daytime Break In with Shelby Dacko PART 2
1/22/2024
Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The SE Etc. Series. This series will be hosted by Chris Hadnagy, CEO of Social-Engineer LLC, and The Innocent Lives Foundation, as well as Social-Engineer.Org and The Institute for Social Engineering. Chris will be joined by his co-host Patrick Laverty as they discuss topics pertaining to the world of Social Engineering.
Today Chris and Patrick are once again joined by Shelby Dacko. Shelby is a Human Risk Analyst with Social‐Engineer, LLC. Her specialties include vishing, OSINT work, educational material production, and public speaking. Notably, she has made over 20,000 vishing calls in her career. She holds a Certified Ethical Social Engineer (CESE) certification and has spoken for Fortune 500 companies.
Coming from a background that includes teaching English, and interpreting American Sign Language, Shelby has always had an interest in communication. That interest led her to the Foundational Application of Social Engineering (FASE) class, which she now co-teaches with Christopher Hadnagy.
On her days off, Shelby enjoys volunteering for the Innocent Lives Foundation and painting.
[Jan 22, 2024]
00:00 - Intro
00:19 - Patrick Laverty Intro
00:49 - Intro Links
- Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/
- Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/
- Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/
- Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/
- Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb
- CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/
- innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/
04:23 - Today's Topic: Telling Stories with Shelby (Part 2)
05:18 - Previously on SE, ETC.
06:43 - Night & Day
07:59 - Finding Our "In"
09:03 - You're Gonna Like the Way You Look
10:54 - We Don't Need No Stinking Badges
12:01 - Attack of the Clones
14:06 - Good Ole' Barb
18:25 - Leisurely Stroll
20:27 - Mission Accomplished!
24:31 - Left to Our Own Devices
29:45 - Being Flexible
31:07 - You Still Need to Plan
33:46 - Debrief BBQ
35:38 - Reposition Ring
40:17 - Wrap Up & Goodbye
42:10 - Outro
- www.social-engineer.com
- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org
Find us online
- Chris Hadnagy
- Twitter: @humanhacker
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy
- Patrick Laverty
- Twitter: @plaverty9
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/plaverty9
- Shelby Dacko
- Twitter: @scarylilhuman
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shelbydacko
Duration:00:42:41
Ep. 243 - Security Awareness Series - Be a Cultural Lightning Rod with Robert Wood
1/15/2024
Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Ryan and I are joined by Robert Wood. Mr. Wood is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). He leads enterprise cyber security, compliance, privacy, and counter intelligence functions at CMS and ensures the Agency complies with secure IT requirements while encouraging innovation.
Mr. Wood has over 10 years of experience in information technology, information security and management consulting.
Prior to CMS, Mr. Wood has built and managed several security programs in the technology sector. He was also formerly a Principal Consultant for Cigital where he advised enterprises about their software security programs. He also founded and led the red team assessment practice with Cigital, focused on holistic adversarial analysis, helping organizations identify and manage risks from alternative perspectives.
Mr. Wood has a B.S. in Information Management & Technology from Syracuse University. [Jan 15, 2024]
00:00 - Intro
00:18 - Ryan Intro
01:03 - Intro Links:
- Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/
- Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/
- Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/
- Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/
- Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb
- CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/
- innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/
04:28 - Robert Wood Intro
05:35 - A Small Career Jump
10:31 - The Constant Desire to Learn
12:58 - Unique Challenges
16:08 - Measure & Manage
20:01 - Making it Human
23:14 - Executive Power
26:35 - Pushing Up
29:18 - Part of a Team
32:45 - Mentors
- Jim Routh
- Jason Hills
- Amit Sethi
35:44 - Book Recommendations
- Think Again - Adam Grant
- Steal Like An Artist - Austin Kleon
38:29 - Find Robert Wood Online
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/holycyberbatman
- Website: softsideofcyber.com
39:32 - Wrap Up & Outro
- www.social-engineer.com
- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org
TAGS:
Duration:00:40:23
Ep. 242 - Human Element Series - The Greatest Salesman in the World - Is It AI? with Tony UV
1/8/2024
Today we are joined by Tony UcedaVélez. Tony UV is the co-creator of the Process for Attack Simulation & Threat Analysis and the CEO of VerSprite. Tony has over 25 years of IT/InfoSec work across a vast range of industries. He is also the OWASP leader for Atlanta, GA. [Jan 8, 2024]
00:00 - Intro
00:19 - Intro Links
- Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/
- Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/
- Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/
- Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/
- Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb
- CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/
- innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/
03:00 Tony UV Intro
03:34 Good in Chaos
05:28 VerSprite
06:18 Future Focus
09:38 It's Like a Flea Market
13:19 Groomed by Marketing
14:46 The Age of Misinformation
17:14 How to Defend
21:34 Human Validation
23:49 Implicit Trust
26:01 Zero Trust in Humans
29:33 Mentors
- Parents
32:25 Book Recommendations
- The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho
- The Greatest Salesman in the World - Og Mandino
34:08 Find Tony UV online
- X/Twitter: @t0nyuv
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tonyuv/
34:53 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro
- www.social-engineer.com
- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org
Duration:00:35:41
Ep. 240 - The SE ETC Series - Swimming in Rivers and Stealing Trucks with Shelby Dacko
12/26/2023
Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The SE Etc. Series. This series will be hosted by Chris Hadnagy, CEO of Social-Engineer LLC, and The Innocent Lives Foundation, as well as Social-Engineer.Org and The Institute for Social Engineering. Chris will be joined by his co-host Patrick Laverty as they discuss topics pertaining to the world of Social Engineering.
Today Chris and Patrick are joined by Shelby Dacko. Shelby is a Human Risk Analyst with Social‐Engineer, LLC. Her specialties include vishing, OSINT work, educational material production, and public speaking. Notably, she has made over 20,000 vishing calls in her career. She holds a Certified Ethical Social Engineer (CESE) certification and has spoken for Fortune 500 companies.
Coming from a background that includes teaching English, and interpreting American Sign Language, Shelby has always had an interest in communication. That interest led her to the Foundational Application of Social Engineering (FASE) class, which she now co-teaches with Christopher Hadnagy.
On her days off, Shelby enjoys volunteering for the Innocent Lives Foundation and painting.
[Dec 26, 2023]
00:00 - Intro
00:17 - Patrick Laverty Intro
01:09 - Intro Links
- Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/
- Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/
- Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/
- Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/
- Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb
- CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/
- innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/
03:56 - Shelby Dacko Intro
04:18 - Today's Topic: Telling Stories with Shelby
04:59 - Something In The Water
07:02 - OSINT in the Jungle
10:11 - Get Out of Jail Free Card
13:19 - Golden Ticket
16:20 - Busted!
19:30 - Droning On and On
23:21 - On-Site OSINT
24:11 - Over the River...
28:02 -...and Through the Woods
30:03 - Killroy Was Here
32:01 - Nobody Watching
34:23 - Teamwork
36:31 - Mind the Gap
38:46 - Game On!
40:29 - Got the Keys
44:13 - Full Circle
45:37 - Part 2???
46:36 - Next Month
47:02 - Wrap Up & Outro
- www.social-engineer.com
- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org
Find us online
- Chris Hadnagy
- Twitter: @humanhacker
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy
- Patrick Laverty
- Twitter: @plaverty9
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/plaverty9
- Shelby Dacko
- Twitter: @scarylilhuman
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shelbydacko
Duration:00:48:28
Ep. 239 - Security Awareness Series - Protecting Against the Perfect Storm with Marc Ashworth
12/18/2023
Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Ryan and I are joined once again by Marc Ashworth. Mr. Ashworth is the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at First Bank, is a respected IT executive with over 30 years of experience in cyber and physical security, IT/security architecture, project management, author and a public speaker. He is a member of the Webster University Cyber Advisory board, Co-Founded the State of Cyber annual security conference, and a Lifetime member of FBI Citizens Academy. He is a former board officer for the St. Louis InfraGard Alliance. Possessing security certifications in CISSP, CISM, CRISC, Security+ and other certifications. Mr. Ashworth currently oversees First Bank’s information security, fraud, physical security, and the network services departments. [Dec 18, 2023]
00:00 - Intro
00:22 - Ryan Intro
00:53 - Intro Links:
- Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/
- Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/
- Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/
- Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/
- Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb
- CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/
- innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/
04:16 - Marc Ashworth Intro
05:51 - Recap
08:26 - Speaking the Same Language
09:36 - The Threats Get Better
11:45 - Clash of the Robots
13:42 - AI for Bad
17:46 - AI for Good
19:32 - Decepticons
22:39 - Regulations: Money Talks
26:48 - The Perfect Storm
30:16 - Insider Threat Safety Tips
33:00 – Mentors
- Bala Nibhanupudi
- Shelley Seifert
- Tom Bakewell
35:17 - Book Recommendations
36:37 - Find Mark Ashworth Online
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marcashworth/
38:06 - Wrap Up & Outro
- www.social-engineer.com
- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org
Duration:00:39:03
Ep. 238 - Human Element Series - S.M.A.R.T. Reading with Nick Hutchison
12/11/2023
Today we are joined by Nick Hutchison. Nick is the visionary force behind BookThinkers, a thriving 7-figure marketing agency bridging authors and readers. In just over 7 years, he has cultivated a platform reaching over 1,000,000 people monthly and hosts the top 2% global podcast, "BookThinkers: Life-Changing Books," featuring interviews with renowned authors like Grant Cardone and Lewis Howes. Nick's platform and services have empowered countless authors to reach millions of readers, driving substantial revenue growth. His services encompass video production, podcast booking, and social media brand building. With a mission to inspire readers to take action, Nick authored "Rise of the Reader," delving into mastering reading habits and applying newfound knowledge to unlock potential. [Dec 11, 2023]
00:00 - Intro
00:17 - Intro Links
- Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/
- Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/
- Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/
- Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/
- Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb
- CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/
- innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/
02:27 - Nick Hutchison Intro
04:45 - Becoming a Reader
06:51 - Time Management
07:35 - Choosing the Right Book
09:05 - Implementation Over Retention
11:54 - S.M.A.R.T. Reading
14:35 - Which One?!?
18:18 - Action!
20:49 - Rise of the Reader
- Rise of the Reader - Nick Hutchison
24:22 - More of the Same
25:34 - Building Parachutes
29:52 - Book Recommendations
- The Compound Effect - Darren Hardy
- The 4-Hour Workweek - Tim Ferriss
33:43 - Mentors
- Kevin Horsley
- Parents
37:08 - Find Nick Hutchison online
- Instagram: @bookthinkers
- Website: bookthinkers.com
- Website: nickhutch.com
37:57 - Feedback for Impact
39:42 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro
- www.social-engineer.com
- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org
Duration:00:40:22