Darknet Diaries
107: Alethe
Dec 21, 2021
Alethe Denis, a social engineering expert and DEF CON champion, shares her fascinating journey from South Africa to California, highlighting how childhood experiences shaped her skills. She humorously recounts sneaking into a Renaissance Festival and navigating the ethical dilemmas of her profession. Alethe also reveals the challenges of balancing motherhood with her cybersecurity ambitions, showcasing resilience in the competitive realm of social engineering while sharing tips for mastering uncomfortable conversations through humor.
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- Alethe recounts her journey to becoming a professional social engineer
- Observing security guard habits and using that knowledge to avoid detection was crucial for Alethe
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Navigating obstacles to enter the Renaissance Festival
The speaker recalls their experience of working at the Renaissance Festival and the challenges they faced with sneaking in every day without an employee pass.
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