Hacking Humans - Social Engineering Techniques and How to Protect Against Them

Explore social engineering techniques and protective measures in this 50-minute conference talk from NDC Conferences. Delve into the world of manipulation tactics used by attackers to exploit human vulnerabilities and gain access to critical systems. Learn about pre-texting, elicitation, and body language as tools for deception. Examine real-world examples of phishing and vishing attacks, and understand why social engineering poses such a significant threat to organizations. Discover the methodologies employed by infamous social engineers like Kevin Mitnick, Frank Abagnale, and Charles Ponzi. Gain insights into information gathering, questioning techniques, and various manipulation strategies. Equip yourself with personal and corporate mitigation techniques to safeguard against these psychological attacks and strengthen your organization's human firewall.