Ep. 341 - The Security Awareness Series - Cognitive Bias in InfoSec with Josten Pena

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Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris Hadnagy is joined by Josten Pena for an in-depth discussion on cognitive biases and their impact on cybersecurity. Together, they explore how inherent mental shortcuts can increase susceptibility to social engineering attacks. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing and owning these biases, rather than trying to eliminate them, and highlights practical mitigation strategies like hands-on training and fostering critical thinking.
[Feb 16, 2026]

00:00 – Intro
00:47 – Meet the Co-Host: Josten Pena

02:26 – Innocent Lives Foundation & Music
03:36 – Diving into Cognitive Bias
06:42 – Cognitive Bias in Cybersecurity
09:26 – Real-World Examples & Practical Solutions
18:59 – Recap, Final Thoughts & Outro
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www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

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