The Social-Engineer Podcast

REPLAY (Original Air Date Dec 11, 2023)

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

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. Join Chris as he discusses topics and news pertaining to the world of Social Engineering. [Sept 23, 2024]

00:00 - Intro

00:18 - 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/

02:44 - Payment System Attacks

05:40 - Now Freeze!

06:22 - New Email Scam

- Report the email - ReportFraud.ftc.gov

08:23 - NPD Breach Updates

10:47 - Prioritizing Security

12:28 - Wrap Up & Outro

- www.social-engineer.com

- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

Find us online:

- Chris Hadnagy

- Twitter: @humanhacker

- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy

Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by Mark Kreitzman. Mark is a seasoned cybersecurity veteran with over two decades of experience building robust security solutions. As General Manager of Efani, he safeguards mobile phone users from the escalating threat of SIM swap attacks. Mark's deep understanding of the evolving mobile landscape makes him a trusted authority on protecting privacy and securing communications in our increasingly connected world.

[Sept 16, 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/

02:09 - Mark Kreitzman Intro

02:41 - Finding Some Good in the Horrible

07:29 - What's in a Name?

09:18 - Port Swapping: An Overview

14:22 - Let's Talk Solutions

18:49 - What Efani Does

24:35 - Odd Relationships

32:39 - Find Mark Kreitzman online

- Website: www.efani.com

- YouTube: www.youtube.com/@efani

34:57 - Mentors

38:25 - Book Recommendations

- How to Lie with Statistics - Darrell Huff

40:03 - Wrap Up & Outro

- www.social-engineer.com

- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

Today we are joined by Rachel Cossar. Rachel is a leader in the field of nonverbal communication and leadership presence facilitation. As a former nationally ranked athlete and professional ballet dancer, Rachel has a knack of translating unique skills into relatable business skills and competencies.

Virtual Sapiens comes as an evolution of Rachel's combined work as founder of Choreography for Business, a nonverbal communication consulting firm as well as a faculty member with Mobius Executive Leadership and as a leadership presence facilitator with Ariel Group. Rachel has worked with leaders from GE, BCG, Pfizer, Accenture, McKinsey, HBS and more. [Sept 9, 2024]

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/

02:42 - Rachel Cossar Intro

03:28 - From Ballet to AI

05:53 - Getting Camera Ready

08:42 - Getting the Message Across

10:53 - The Hybrid Theory

12:30 - Reflection

16:37 - It Takes Time

18:22 - Coaching in Real Time

20:28 - Whatcha Looking At?

22:29 - Learn The Why!

25:06 - Find Rachel Cossar online

- Website: www.virtualsapiens.co

- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/virtual-sapiens

25:43 - Mentors

- Lori Massad

- Janet Macaluso

27:29 - Book Recommendations

- Snow Crash - Neal Stephenson

- Peoplewatching - Desmond Morris

30:25 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro

- www.social-engineer.com

- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Doctor Is In Series – where we will discuss understandings and developments in the field of psychology.

In today's episode, Chris and Abbie are discussing Attachment Styles. They will talk about the 4 different types, how they are caused and how to grow from an insecure to a secure style. [Sept 2, 2024]

00:00 - Intro

00:16 - Dr. Abbie Maroño 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/

03:49 - The Topic of the Day: Attachment Styles

05:01 - The Types

05:44 - Secure Attachment

07:32 - Anxious Preoccupied Attachment

09:27 - Primary and Secondary Influences

14:40 - Dismissive Avoidant Attachment

17:42 - Fearful Avoidant Attachment

20:01 - One at a Time

21:09 - Oxytocin Influence

26:30 - The Path Forward

29:51 - See It to Believe It

34:21 - Emotional Well-Being

- Work in Progress - Dr. Abbie Maroño

36:47 - Second Date Sharing

39:19 - Swipe Right

41:15 - Next Month: Judd Shaw

42:12 - Wrap Up & Outro

- www.social-engineer.com

- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

Find us online:

- Twitter: @DrAbbieofficial

- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-abbie-maroño-phd

- Instagram: @DoctorAbbieofficial

- Twitter: @humanhacker

- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy

References:

Ainsworth, M. D. S., Blehar, M. C., Waters, E., & Wall, S. N. (2015). Patterns of attachment: A psychological study of the strange situation. Psychology press.

Bifulco, A., Moran, P. M., Ball, C., & Bernazzani, O. J. S. P. (2002). Adult attachment style. I: Its relationship to clinical depression. Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology, 37, 50-59.

Davila, J., Burge, D., & Hammen, C. (1997). Why does attachment style change?. Journal of personality and social psychology, 73(4), 826.

Feeney, J. A. (2000). Implications of attachment style for patterns of health and illness. Child: care, health and development, 26(4), 277-288.

Feeney, J. A., & Noller, P. (1990). Attachment style as a predictor of adult romantic relationships. Journal of personality and Social Psychology, 58(2), 281.

Finzi, R., Cohen, O., Sapir, Y., & Weizman, A. (2000). Attachment styles in maltreated children: A comparative study. Child psychiatry and human development, 31, 113-128.

Karbowa-Płowens, M. (2023). Attachment styles, coping with stress, and social support among cancer patients. Contemporary Oncology/Współczesna Onkologia, 27(2), 95-100.

Levy, M. B., & Davis, K. E. (1988). Lovestyles and attachment styles compared: Their relations to each other and to various relationship characteristics. Journal of social and Personal Relationships, 5(4), 439-471.

Mikulincer, M. (1995). Attachment style and the mental representation of the self. Journal of personality and social psychology, 69(6), 1203.

Momeni, K., Amani, R., Janjani, P., Majzoobi, M. R., Forstmeier, S., & Nosrati, P. (2022). Attachment styles and happiness in the elderly: the mediating role of reminiscence styles. BMC geriatrics, 22(1), 349.

Roisman, G. I., Holland, A., Fortuna, K., Fraley, R. C., Clausell, E., & Clarke, A. (2007). The Adult Attachment Interview and self-reports of attachment style: an empirical rapprochement. Journal of personality and social psychology, 92(4), 678.

Salter Ainsworth, M. D., & Bell, S. M. (1981). Attachment, exploration, and separation: Illustrated by the behavior of one-year-olds in a strange situation. In The Life Cycle: Readings in Human Development (pp. 57-71). Columbia University Press.

Smith, M., & South, S. (2020). Romantic attachment style and borderline personality pathology: A meta-analysis. Clinical psychology review, 75, 101781.

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. Join Chris as he discusses topics and news pertaining to the world of Social Engineering. [Aug 26, 2024]

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/

04:11 - Story 1: Keytronic Attack

05:46 - Story 2: CrowdStrike Aftermath

06:41 - What You Can Do

10:11 - Story 3: Apple Intelligence

12:19 - Wrap Up & Outro

- www.social-engineer.com

- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

Find us online

- Chris Hadnagy

- Twitter: @humanhacker

- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy

Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by Kimberly Sims. Kimberly is the Deputy CISO, Director of Cyber Operations and Cloud Security for American Century Investments. Kimberly has over 17 years' experience in the Financial Services sector. Prior to joining American Century, Kimberly ran the Information Security Program for the second-largest capital market's desk in the world, responsible for securing systems that process a trillion-dollar debt portfolio.

Kimberly is an advisory member, and IT lead for the Charter for Veterans, a non-profit organization assisting recovering combat wounded veterans. She is an advocate for mentorship and coaching across the security industry and participates in several industry groups. [Aug 19, 2024]

00:00 - Intro

00:22 - 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/

03:01 - Kimberly Sims Intro

03:49 - Inspired by a Book

05:32 - Making a Giant Leap!

06:59 - Biggest Mistakes

09:14 - Lessons Learned

11:07 - Security Ambassador

13:23 - Overcoming the Fear

15:20 - Executive Order

17:06 - People, Process, Technology

18:38 - Back to Basics

20:11 - Resiliency Programs

23:14 - The Take Home

24:47 - Jump In!

25:46 - Book Recommendations

- Blink - Malcolm Gladwell

- Pitch Perfect - Bill McGowan

- Permission to Screw Up - Kristen Hadeed

27:49 - Mentors

29:12 - Find Kimberly Sims online

- LinkedIn: in/kimberly-sims-733510/

29:26 - Wrap Up & Outro

- www.social-engineer.com

- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

Today we are joined by Adam De Micco. Adam is best known as the NJ Native who is the guitarist for the band Lorna Shore, which has risen to fame recently, bringing a new genre of music into the spotlight. [Aug 12, 2024]

00:00 - Intro

00:16 - 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/

01:54 - Adam De Micco Intro

06:23 - Being Open

08:46 - Recognizing the Depths

11:34 - Changing Perspective

14:16 - Practicing Gratitude

20:31 - Remember Empathy

27:42 - Starting a Song

28:45 - Building Pain Remains

32:05 - Interpreting Emotion

34:04 - Lyrical Content

35:58 - Music Visuals

41:15 - Catharsis

45:23 - Find Adam De Micco online

- Instagram: @adamdemicco

- Website: adamdemicco.com

46:44 - Book Recommendations

- The Art of Living - Epictetus

- The Laws of Human Nature - Robert Greene

- The Power of Now - Eckhart Tolle

- A New Earth - Eckhart Tolle

- Depth Psychology and a New Ethic - Erich Neumann

- The Creative Act - Rick Rubin

56:16 - Books as Mentors

1:02:51 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro

- www.social-engineer.com

- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Doctor Is In Series – where we will discuss understandings and developments in the field of psychology.

In today's episode, Chris and Abbie are discussing Self-Sabotage. They will talk about the different ways people keep themselves from moving forward and how you can try to realign this misguided way of thinking. [Aug 5, 2024]

00:00 - Intro

00:17 - Dr. Abbie Maroño Intro

00:44 - 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/

04:57 - The Topic of the Day: Self-Sabotage

05:35 - Definition & Types

09:09 - Fear of Failure

11:13 - Fear of Success

13:55 - Low Self-Esteem

17:11 - Fear of Scrutiny

19:22 - Avoidant Personalities

23:27 - Help!

26:21 - Fighting Back

30:13 - Write Away

33:55 - Wrap Up

- The Doctors Corner

35:18 - Next Month: Attachment Styles

35:44 - Outro

- Work in Progress - Dr. Abbie Maroño

- www.social-engineer.com

- www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

Find us online:

- Twitter: @DrAbbieofficial

- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-abbie-maroño-phd

- Instagram: @DoctorAbbieofficial

- Twitter: @humanhacker

- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy

References:

Balkis, M., & Duru, E. (2018). Procrastination, self‐downing, self‐doubt, and rational beliefs: A moderated mediation model. Journal of Counseling & Development, 96(2), 187-196.

Ferrari, J. R., & Díaz-Morales, J. F. (2007). Perceptions of self-concept and self-presentation by procrastinators: Further evidence. The Spanish journal of psychology, 10(1), 91-96.

Martin, A. J., & Marsh, H. W. (2003). Fear of failure: Friend or foe?. Australian Psychologist, 38(1), 31-38.

Pappo, M. (1983). Fear of success: The construction and validation of a measuring instrument. Journal of Personality Assessment, 47(1), 36-41.

Peel, R. (2020). Relationship sabotage: an attachment and goal-orientation perspective on seeking love yet failing to maintain romantic relationships (Doctoral dissertation, James Cook University).

Peel, R., & Caltabiano, N. (2021). The relationship sabotage scale: an evaluation of factor analyses and constructive validity. BMC psychology, 9, 1-17.

Peel, R., McBain, K., Caltabiano, N., & Buckby, B. (2017, January). How is self-sabotage presented in romantic relationships?. In 16th Australian Psychological Society Psychology of Relationships Interest Group National Conference (APS-PORIG). University of Southern Queensland.

Rippo, M. (2016). Minding the mind/body connection in moving beyond self-sabotage and resistance to change. Journal of Heart-Centered Therapies, 19(2), 39-62.

Rosner, S., & Hermes, P. (2006). The self-sabotage cycle: Why we repeat behaviors that create hardships and ruin relationships. Bloomsbury Publishing USA.

Rosner, S., & Hermes, P. (2006). The self-sabotage cycle: Why we repeat behaviors that create hardships and ruin relationships. Bloomsbury Publishing USA.

Vennes, H. (2022). Overcoming Self-Sabotage: The Self-Sabotaging Behaviors that Impact the Career Development of Female Charter School Superintendent/CEOs (Doctoral dissertation, University of Massachusetts Global).

REPLAY (Original Air Date Sept 25, 2023)

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 Shane McCombs. Shane leads the ILF with more than 25 years of experience in the tech industry, including more than a decade of experience in C-level roles. He led enterprise-wide initiatives within project management, customer relationship management and acquisition, policies and procedures, process improvement, and infrastructure. Shane is also an accomplished public speaker and trainer focused on change management, professionalism, social engineering, and corporate security. In the past, he volunteered for the Autism Hope Alliance and currently donates his time to businesses and non-profits as a trusted advisor. [Sept 25, 2023]

00:00 - Intro

00:22 - Patrick Laverty Intro

01:31 - 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/

06:30 - Shane McCombs Intro

07:33 - Intro Chat

09:07 - Today's Topic: How to Protect Your Kids from Online Dangers

09:51 - ILF Overview

11:19 - Can children protect themselves?

12:26 - Tips for Non-tech Savvy Parents

13:55 - Communication is Key

15:32 - Who is the bad guy?

17:06 - Rules for the Ages

20:47 - How it Happens

23:54 - The Truth of Stranger Danger

25:00 - The Long Con

27:14 - The Importance of Trust

28:28 - The Next Step

29:44 - Stability is Critical

32:27 - Stop. Block. Don't Delete!

33:59 - The Power of Belief

35:09 - ILF Updates

- ILF Videos

38:47 - Helping the ILF

43:33 - 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