The Social-Engineer Podcast

Dr. Abbie Maroño, a psychologist, dives deep into the phenomenon of self-sabotage and its psychological roots. They explore fears like failure and success, how low self-esteem plays a role, and the impact of critical past experiences. Dr. Maroño shares actionable strategies to combat these destructive behaviors, emphasizing the importance of therapy and self-compassion. The conversation highlights the benefits of journaling for self-discovery and offers tools for those seeking to break free from self-sabotage patterns.

Shane McCombs, leading the Innocent Lives Foundation, brings over 25 years of experience in tech and a passion for child protection. He discusses crucial strategies for safeguarding kids online, emphasizing open communication and parental awareness of manipulation tactics by predators. The conversation highlights community efforts aimed at raising child safety awareness and how listeners can support the mission through donations or volunteering. Shane's insights reveal the importance of emotional support for children facing online dangers, making it a must-listen for concerned parents.

The podcast discusses dynamic phishing link attacks, crown hacks, and small town scams, highlighting the importance of empowering employees through real-world security awareness training to combat social engineering threats.

Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by May Brooks-Kempler. May is a cybersecurity expert who has transformed her early curiosity, hacking 90’s computer games, into a distinguished cybersecurity career. As a board member of ISC2, an educator, a CISO and the founder of the Think Safe Cyber community, she is dedicated to making the online world a safer place for everyone. [July 15, 2024]   00:00 - Intro 00:19 - Intro Links: -          Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ -          Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ -          Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ -          Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ -          Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb -          CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ -          innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/                                                03:17 - May Brooks-Kempler Intro 03:55 - Twist of Fate 05:10 - A Moment of Silence 05:51 - Blame Grandma 08:15 - An Unclear Path 11:34 - It Takes a Village 13:40 - Considering the Other Side 16:10 - Start with "Why" 20:41 - "It's Never Personal -          CyberWise Parenting Course -          Listeners get 20% off with the coupon SOCIAL -          TEDx – Think Cyber 27:47 - Lifelong Learning 30:50 - Going Public 32:57 - Find May Brooks-Kempler online -          LinkedIn: in/may-brooks-kempler -          Instagram: @cybermaynia 33:46 - Mentors -          Avi Weissman -          Oren Bratt -          Itzik Kochav 35:54 - Book Recommendations -          Human Hacking - Christopher Hadnagy -          Countdown to Zero Day - Kim Zetter -          Do You Talk Funny? - David Nihill -          Start with Why - Simon Sinek 37:17 - Wrap Up & Outro -          www.social-engineer.com -          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

Dr. Abbie Maroño, a renowned behavior analysis expert, discusses embracing vulnerability, speech preparation, gratitude for mentorship, and the power of vulnerability in personal growth. She shares insights from her book 'Work in Progress' on empowerment and authentic connections.

Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Doctor Is In Series – where we will discuss understandings and developments in the field of psychology.   In today’s episode, Chris and Abbie are discussing Psychological Myths. They will talk about some of the most pervasive myths in our society and how you can separate fact from fiction. [July 1, 2024]   00:00 - Intro 00:17 - Dr. Abbie Maroño Intro 00:41 - Intro Links -          Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ -          Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ -          Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ -          Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ -          Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb -          CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ -          innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/                                             03:54 - The Topic of the Day: Psychological Myths 05:05 - Consider the Source 06:45 - Too Good To Be True? 09:43 - Myth 1: Reading Minds 11:45 - Myth 2: 10% 14:36 - Myth 3: Left vs Right Brained 18:11 - Myth 4: Venting Anger for Calmness 23:02 - Myth 5: Hypnosis Unlimited 31:05 - Myth 6: Perfect Memory 37:12 - Question Everything 39:02 - Next Month: Self-Sabotage 39:47 - Wrap Up & Outro                                                                         -          Work in Progress - Dr. Abbie Maroño -          www.social-engineer.com -          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org   Find us online: -          Twitter: @DrAbbieofficial -          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-abbie-maroño-phd -          Instagram: @DoctorAbbieofficial -          Twitter: @humanhacker -          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy     References: Beyerstein, B. 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Brain Oscillations, Hypnosis, and Hypnotizability. American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 57(3), 230-253. Kirsch, I. (1997). Suggestibility or Hypnosis: What Do Our Scales Really Measure? The International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 45(3), 212-225. Lilienfeld, S. O., Lynn, S. J., Ruscio, J., & Beyerstein, B. L. (2010). 50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology: Shattering Widespread Misconceptions about Human Behavior. Wiley-Blackwell. Loftus, E. F., & Palmer, J. C. (1974). Reconstruction of automobile destruction: An example of the interaction between language and memory. Journal of Verbal Learning and Verbal Behavior, 13(5), 585-589. doi:10.1016/S0022-5371(74)80011-3 Loftus, E. F., & Pickrell, J. E. (1995). The formation of false memories. Psychiatric Annals, 25(12), 720-725. doi:10.3928/0048-5713-19951201-07 Lohr, J. M., Olatunji, B. O., Baumeister, R. F., & Bushman, B. J. (2007). The psychology of anger venting and empirically supported alternatives that do no harm. 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The podcast covers a recent Ticketmaster data breach, cyber attacks on healthcare institutions, and advancements in AI-driven social engineering tactics like deepfake technology. Actionable tips for cybersecurity measures are highlighted, emphasizing the need for data protection and password security.

Sigita Jurkynaitė, Information Security Manager at Nord Security, discusses the importance of attitude in cybersecurity culture, promoting inclusivity and trust. She emphasizes the impact of mentors in technology and cybersecurity, highlighting the influence on career development. The podcast explores unique training methods like gamification and involving individuals in creating phishing campaigns to enhance cyber threat awareness.

Today we are joined by Shawn Livingston. Shawn, a combat veteran, battled heroin addiction after serving his country, as seen in "100 Miles to Redemption." Now, he's a symbol of hope and strength, excelling as an ultra-runner and in fitness. He hosts the "I Am Redemption" podcast, providing a platform for stories of triumph and fostering community. Shawn also inspires through motivational speaking, spreading the message of resilience and redemption. His journey proves that no matter how far one falls, they can always rise again. [June 10, 2024]   00:00 - Intro 00:18 - Intro Links -          Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ -          Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ -          Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ -          Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ -          Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb -          CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ -          innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/ 02:43 - Shawn Livingston Intro 03:23 - Path to Addiction 05:37 - The Need for Structure 07:27 - Some Hope 11:39 - The Physical Influence 17:34 - Choose Better, Be Better 20:39 - Discover Your "Why?" 24:55 - Staying Humble 26:54 - Path to Redemption 29:46 - Find Shawn Livingston online -          Website: iamredemption.com -          Instagram: @iam.redemption -          Instagram: @iam.shawnlivingston 30:24 - Mentors -          Penny Lane -          Stepfather 32:09 - Book Recommendations -          Work in Progress - Dr. Abbie Maroño -          Extreme Ownership - Jocko Willink 33:43 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro -          www.social-engineer.com -          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

Dr. Abbie Maroño discusses intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation, highlighting pitfalls of extrinsic motivation and importance of passion. They explore situational influence, avoidance, and risks of external validation. Emphasizing self-improvement over public judgment for personal growth.