Social Engineering: A Ticking Time Bomb with Mike Crandall
Key Discussion Points
Impersonation
How attackers pose as trusted figures — executives, IT staff, or vendors — to manipulate targets into bypassing security controls.
Physical Manipulation
How in-person tactics like tailgating and shoulder surfing allow attackers to bypass digital defences entirely.
Psychological Triggers
How attackers exploit urgency, fear, and authority to override rational thinking and coerce victims into taking harmful actions.
Building a Security-Aware Culture
Why training people to think critically is the most effective long-term defence against evolving social engineering threats.
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What You'll Learn
Recognising Social Engineering
How to spot the warning signs of social engineering tactics before they manipulate you into making a costly mistake.
Defending Against Attacks
Practical strategies and best practices for individuals and organizations to guard against the full range of social engineering threats.
Human Psychology & Manipulation
Why attackers target human behaviour rather than systems — and how awareness is your most powerful line of defence.