Social Engineer Your Students Before They Social Engineer You

Explore the critical importance of social engineering in cybersecurity education through this 28-minute conference talk. Discover techniques for incorporating human hacking concepts into cyber defense and operations curricula. Learn about the psychological aspects of security, including human weaknesses and methods to protect against human-based threats and vulnerabilities. Gain insights into how security controls can be bypassed through intentional or unintentional human actions, and explore strategies to mitigate cyber risks associated with human error. Delve into social engineering techniques and the laws of influence that can compromise security controls. Drawing from influential books on persuasion and human hacking, acquire practical knowledge to enhance awareness of potential vulnerabilities in human interactions. Understand how to effectively integrate social engineering concepts into cybersecurity courses, making them engaging and relevant for students. Leave with valuable insights on how to prepare cyber instructors to stay ahead of potential social engineering attempts by their students.