What is Social Engineering? Security Stories and Training Tips | SecurityMetrics Podcast 23

People are naturally kind and helpful. Attackers know that, and in the case of social engineering–they rely on it. This week, Senior Information Security Architect at Lucid, Nathan Cooper (CISSP, Security+) talks with Host Jen Stone (MCIS, CISSP, CISA, QSA) about the tactics hackers use to attack businesses and how you can protect your company. Listen to learn: The psychological reasons social engineering works so well and how to address themExamples from the field–man traps, watering hole attacks, and tailgatingTips to make security training effective while maintaining a positive and respectful environmentLearn more at https://www.securitymetrics.com/A note from Jen: We built Practical Cybersecurity because we were tired of the fear-mongering in this industry. Security shouldn't be a secret club.Whether you're trying to figure out PCI compliance or need a pen test, my team at SecurityMetrics can help you out: https://www.securitymetrics.com/contact/lets-get-you-to-the-right-place But if you just want to learn how to protect yourself for free, start here:  https://academy.securitymetrics.com/