HALT AND CATCH FIRE - Social Engineering CTFs for Fun to a Job as a Professional Red Team Social Engineer

Explore the transition from social engineering competitions to professional red team social engineering in this conference talk. Discover how tactics and strategies used in contests differ from those employed in real-world consulting engagements. Learn about the challenges and realities of social engineering for monetary gain, as opposed to the seemingly glamorous world of competitions. Gain insights into the process of adapting and rebuilding techniques to suit professional contexts. Understand the contrasts between fun, competitive social engineering and its application in serious, paid engagements.

BSidesSF 2023 - HALT AND CATCH FIRE: Social Engineering CTFs for fun to a job as a... (Alethe Denis)