Ep. 297 - Security Awareness Series - Quantifying and Owning Risk with Roy Luongo

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

29 Jan 202445min

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

22 Jan 202442min

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:

15 Jan 202440min

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

8 Jan 202435min

2 Jan 202454min

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

26 Dec 202348min

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

18 Dec 202339min

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

11 Dec 202340min