Social Engineering Tactics & Defense Strategies with Alethe Denis

The Audit - Cybersecurity Podcast

You’re Being Hacked Right Now—And You Don’t Even Know It

Ever wonder how cybercriminals manipulate human behavior to breach even the most secure organizations?

In this episode of The Audit, Eric Brown and Nick Mellum sit down with renowned social engineer and penetration tester Alethe Denis to break down real-world hacking techniques, red team strategies, and the shocking ways attackers exploit trust. From winning DEF CON’s Black Badge Social Engineering competition to executing high-stakes red team engagements, Alith shares jaw-dropping stories and expert insights on modern security threats.

Key topics we cover:

• The art of social engineering and why it still works
• Wildly effective pretexts hackers use to gain access
• How AI and deepfakes are shaping the future of cybercrime
• Physical penetration testing stories that will make you rethink office security
• Simple but powerful strategies to protect yourself and your organization

Don't wait until your organization is the next headline. Whether you're a cybersecurity pro or just getting started, this episode is packed with eye-opening insights you can’t afford to miss. Like, share, and subscribe for more in-depth security discussions!

#Cybersecurity #SocialEngineering #PenTesting #EthicalHacking #RedTeam

Chapters

1. Social Engineering Tactics & Defense Strategies with Alethe Denis (00:00:00)

2. Social Engineering and Career Development (00:00:04)

3. Advanced Social Engineering Techniques (00:07:32)

4. Strengths and Pretexts in Social Engineering (00:14:58)

5. Tools and Techniques in Security Posture (00:21:56)

6. Effective Strategies for Security Awareness (00:31:27)

7. Emerging Threats and Deep Fakes (00:35:17)

8. Cybersecurity Risk Assessments and Solutions (00:41:20)