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EPISODE · Sep 9, 2025 · 51 MIN

Episode 41: The Art of Social Engineering: Insights from DEFCON's Stage with Neeha Kadavakolanu

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In this exciting episode of 909Exec, host Den Jones welcomes back a special guest, Neeha Kadavakolanu, a talented security engineer at Cisco and returning guest on the show. Neeha shares her unique journey from a cognitive science major to a security engineer at Cisco, where she explores the fascinating intersection of human behavior and technology. Tune in as she discusses her experiences and insights from competing in the Social Engineering Village competition at DEFCON, where she was awarded for her most convincing pretext. Discover the art of social engineering, the importance of security awareness, and how even seemingly innocuous information can be leveraged in cyber attacks. Whether you're an executive, a tech enthusiast, or simply curious about the world of cybersecurity, this episode is packed with wit, wisdom, and valuable lessons on protecting your digital life.

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