Confessions of a Social Engineer - My Dirty Tricks and How to Stop Them - Valerie Thomas

Explore the world of social engineering through a revealing conference talk that exposes common tactics and provides strategies to defend against them. Delve into the psychology behind social engineering attacks, learn about the traits of successful social engineers, and discover how attackers exploit various information sources like company websites, LinkedIn profiles, and social media. Witness a live demonstration of information gathering tools, and gain insights into the unique challenges faced by women in the cybersecurity industry. Uncover real-world examples of social engineering techniques, including physical security breaches and impersonation tactics. Conclude with practical advice on how to protect yourself and your organization from social engineering threats, emphasizing the importance of user awareness and security best practices.

Introduction
Thanks to the organizers
What is social engineering
Why does it work
Threats
Fight or Flight
Social Engineer Traits
Company Website
Job Experiences
LinkedIn
Ex Employee
Phishing Attack
Facebook
Bing Maps
Social Engineer Attacker
Social Engineer Location
Social Engineer Phone
Foca
Foca Demo
The Devil is in the Details
Being a Female in this Industry
Planning Attacks
The Missing Floormat
Lady Purse
RFID Cards
Access Cards
Card Printers
Corporate Logo
Iron On Patches
ABM Jacket
Another Secret
More Mature Clients
How to Stop Social Engineering
RFID Blocking Card Holders
User Password Change
Making it Matter to Users
Scanning QR Codes