Deception Techniques for Penetration Testers - NSEC 2023

Explore the art of deception for penetration testers in this conference talk from NorthSec 2023. Delve into key social engineering concepts, drawing parallels between magicians' techniques and pentesting strategies. Learn about suggestion, cognitive bias exploitation, double talk, framing, trust-building, and the anatomy of effective lies. Gain practical tips for phishing, social phone engineering, and physical intrusion. Discover how to leverage years of magicians' experience in misdirection to enhance your pentesting skills and become more adept at planning and executing social engineering tactics.

NSEC2023 - Laurent Desaulniers - Deception for pentesters