Why difference (and mints) are strengths in cybersecurity – Jenny Radcliffe, People Hacker

We all know a business’ cybersecurity is only as strong as its people. And that’s where Jenny Radcliffe comes in. Known as the People Hacker, Jenny is a psychologist and social engineer who helps her clients assess their security by breaking into their organisations, often without technology. In the very first episode of Phishy Business, we discuss: Stories of Jenny’s work in physical penetration testing, including her strangest break-ins and some close calls with the law How a childhood kidnapping experience shaped Jenny’s career How you can learn the trade without becoming a criminal yourself Ways for businesses to work with their people to stay secure Jenny is clear that victims of cybercrime certainly aren’t stupid – and it’s up to businesses to put the technology and communication in place to keep people and systems safe. About Phishy Business Fed up with the same old cybersecurity stories? Come with us on a journey that explores the lesser-known side. Whether it’s social engineering, taking criminals to court or the journalists hunting down hackers — our new podcast series, Phishy Business, looks for new ways to think about cybersecurity. Mimecast’s very own Brian Pinnock and Alice Jeffery are joined by guests from a range of unique security specialisms. Each episode explores tales of risk, reward and just a dash of ridiculousness to learn how we can all improve in the fight to stay safe. For more tales of risk, reward and ridiculousness, subscribe to Phishy Business on iTunes, Spotify, Anchor or wherever you get your podcasts. www.mimecast.com