Midwestern Nice - Stereotype or Enterprise Threat

Explore the concept of "Midwestern Nice" as a potential enterprise threat in this 50-minute conference talk from BSides Columbus 2017. Delve into various aspects of this cultural stereotype, including passive-aggressiveness, awkward silences, and rapid rapport-building. Examine how these traits can be exploited in social engineering attacks, discussing topics such as remote access, target environments, and policy vulnerabilities. Learn about the implications of cultural stereotypes in cybersecurity and discover strategies to mitigate risks associated with seemingly harmless social behaviors.

Intro
Background
Midwestern Night
Remote Epic
Passive Aggressiveness
Lack of a Better Term
Awkward Silence
Gas Station
Target Environment
Rapid Rapport
Shortcut
Weather
Football
Construction
Midwestern Stereotype
Not Smart
Nice Guy
Guest Appearances
Policy
LinkedIn
Culture Change
Social Engineering
Delivery Methods