The Social-Engineer Podcast

Categories

Uncategorized
general
Human Element Series
SEcurity Awareness Series
Security Awareness
The Doctor Is In Series
SE Etc.
In This Corner
The 4th Monday Series

Archives

2025
July
June
May
April
March
February
January

2024
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January

2023
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January

2022
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January

2021
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January

2020
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January

2019
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January

2018
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
February
January

2017
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
March
February
January

2016
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January

2015
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January

2014
December
November
October
September
August
June
May
April
March
February
January

2013
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January

2012
December
November
October
September
July
June
May
April
March
February

2011
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January

2010
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January

2009
December
November
October

July 2025
S M T W T F S
     
    1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31

Syndication

Today we are joined by Doug Thorpe. Doug is an experienced leadership coach, business advisor, and speaker who focuses on helping small to mid-size business owners and executives develop their leadership capabilities. With decades of experience in banking, finance, and business management, Thorpe transitioned to coaching and advisory services to help others navigate their professional growth journeys. [July 14, 2025]

 

00:00 - Intro

00:16 - 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/                               

01:35 - Doug Thorpe Intro

02:20 - Consulting to Coaching

04:18 - Student of Leadership

07:40 - A Hunger to Serve

09:12 - Respond Rather Than React

12:11 - Controlling an Emotional Response

17:06 - Choosing the Right Club

22:43 - Thinking About Legacy

25:57 - Find Doug Thorpe Online

-          Website:  https://dougthorpe.com/

-          LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougthorpe/

-          Instagram: https://instagram.com/dougthorpe_com

-          Business Website: https://headwayexec.com

-          YouTube: https://youtube.com/@dougthorpe

26:54 - Mentors

30:17 - Book Recommendations

-          Lincoln on Leadership - Donald T. Phillips

32:06 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro

-          www.social-engineer.com

-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org


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 joined by Dr. Paul J Zak. Dr. Zak is in the top 0.3% of most cited scientists. For over two decades Paul’s research has extended the boundaries of behavioral neuroscience and that has taken him from the Pentagon to Fortune 500 boardrooms to the rainforests of Papua New Guinea. Besides his academic appointment, he is a 4-time tech entrepreneur.

 

In 2017 he founded Immersion Neuroscience, a software platform that allows anyone to measure what the brain loves in real-time, that is used to improve outcomes in entertainment, education, advertising, and emotional health. He is a regular TED speaker and has appeared on many news programs and TV Shows. His newest book is The Little Book of Happiness and he’s here today to discuss more about that. [July 7, 2025]

 

00:00 - Intro

00:23 - Dr. Abbie Maroño Intro 

01:11 - Dr. Paul Zak Intro

02:06 - The Little Book of Happiness

-          pauljzak.com/books

04:52 - High-Value Experience

06:35 - Neuroscience x Stoicism

08:50 - We Are Interdependent

14:10 - We Can Adapt

16:41 - Single Rider Experience

21:29 - Out of the Comfort Zone

23:30 - It's the People

26:46 - The Hotel Hack

32:00 - Bring the Fun!

34:11 - Absorbing the Vibe

35:18 - We Don't Have to Suffer Alone

37:22 - Find Dr. Zak Online

-          Website: getimmersion.com

-          App: your6.com

-          Email: paul@pauljzak.com                          

37:47 - Wrap Up

38:35 - Next Month: Love at First Sight

39:10 - Outro

-          www.social-engineer.com

-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

 

Find us online:

-          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-abbie-maroño-phd

-          Instagram: @DoctorAbbieofficial

-          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy


REPLAY (Original Air Date March 11, 2024)

 

Today we are joined by Agent Brad Beeler. Assistant to the Special Agent in Charge Brad Beeler has been with the United States Secret Service for the past 25 years. He currently serves as instructor and Secret Service liaison at the National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA) at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Over the past 8 years in this role, he has trained agents throughout the federal law enforcement and intelligence community in credibility assessment and elicitation techniques.

 

Prior to arriving at NCCA, he was a polygraph examiner in the Chicago and St. Louis Field Offices and served on the permanent protection detail of former President George HW Bush and numerous foreign heads of state. Over the past 17 years as a federal polygraph examiner Special Agent Beeler has secured hundreds of confessions on high-profile investigations, often leading to the identification of previously unknown victims of serial offenders of both child exploitation and homicide investigations. Agent Beeler holds a master’s degree in criminology and was previously selected as the U.S. Secret Service - Special Agent of the Year for his involvement in combating crimes against children.

 

Widely considered a communications expert in the U.S. federal law enforcement community, Agent Beeler has provided countless domestic and international presentations to law enforcement and intelligence agencies seeking to enhance their interviewing programs. [March 11, 2024]

 

00:00 - Intro

00:21 - 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/

03:05 - Agent Brad Beeler Intro

05:05 - Part of a Team

07:58 - One of Lincoln's Final Acts

08:52 - Dual Mission

11:45 - The Broadband Effect

14:38 - Team Effort

17:35 - Worst of the Worst

21:13 - Common Ground

23:36 - Letting Them Be Heard

25:51 - Lyrics, Songs and Dance

28:49 - Mental Health Mandates

35:11 - Mentors

-          Mrs. Bertran - Teacher

-          Brian Leary - DHS Program Manager

37:21 - Book Recommendations

-          The Interrogator - Hanns Scharff

-          Spy the Lie - Philip Houston

-          Captivate & Cues - Vanessa Van Edwards

39:24 - Find Agent Brad Beeler online

-          Website: www.usajobs.gov

-          Website: www.secretservice.gov

-          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bradbeeler1865/

40:47 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro

-          www.social-engineer.com

-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org


Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The 4th Monday Series with Chris Hadnagy and Mike Holfeld. Chris and Mike will be covering cutting edge global news to help people remain safe, secure and knowledgeable in a world where it is hard to know what is real and what is fake news.

 

Today Chris and Mike are joined by Lisa Miller, a former Deputy Insurance Commissioner for Florida who is a disaster insurance and recovery expert. She consults with insurance companies that represent about a quarter of Florida’s six million personal and commercial residential policies.

 

Her Tallahassee, Florida-based firm, Lisa Miller & Associates, produces a twice-monthly newsletter on all these subjects. Lisa also hosts the Florida Insurance Roundup podcast. She also helped launch the Hurricane Claims Mediation Program, an initiative that has helped consumers expedite the settlement of residential and commercial insurance claims [June 23, 2025]

 

00:00 - Intro

00:43 - Mike Holfeld Intro

01:07 - Today's Guest: Lisa Miller

01:57 - It's Hurricane Season!

04:32 - Assurance of Insurance

07:23 - The Reasons for Rising Rates

10:52 - Know Your Agent

12:30 - In Come the Floods

14:45 - Openings & Roofs

18:24 - Hurricane Supply Tax Break

18:49 - Know Your Home             

21:59 - Hanging Your Shingle

25:13 - Strapping the Roof

26:56 - Florida Office of Insurance Regulation

-          www.floir.com

28:04 - Don't Answer the Door

29:18 - Find Lisa Miller Online

-          lisamillerassociates.com

30:12 - Next Month: Congressman Darron Soto

30:28 - Outro

-          www.social-engineer.com

-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

 

Find us online:

-          Chris Hadnagy

-          Twitter: @humanhacker

-          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy


REPLAY (Original Air Date Oct 21, 2024)

 

Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by Stacey Edmonds. Stacey is a multi-disciplinary EdTech innovator and Digital Safety Pioneer, driven by a commitment to democratizing knowledge.

Stacey's expertise, encompassing social science, education, EdTech, and multi-platform screen production, culminated in the founding of Lively, which we will hear all about on this podcast.

Since 2002, Stacey has been designing and delivering enterprise-wide cyber safety upskilling programs.

In 2023, embodying her mission to make knowledge accessible, Stacey launched 'Dodgy or Not?' – a social enterprise offering an engaging approach to digital safety education.

 

She continues to bridge the gap between emerging technologies and practical education, driving innovation in AI ethics and digital literacy - she is also known for deepfaking herself.

[Oct 21, 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/                                               

03:00 - Stacey Edmonds Intro

04:18 - Teaching, Trains & Turkeys

08:43 - Toilets vs Videos

11:16 - Dodgy or Not?

15:15 - Social Engineering for Good!

17:46 - Pause for the Cause

20:17 - Training in Real Time

24:11 - Real Time Threat Detection

27:49 - Culture is Everything

30:33 - Find Stacey Edmonds online

-          LinkedIn: in/staceyedmonds/

31:28 – Mentors

-          Carolyn Breeze

-          Chris Hadnagy

-          Janine Thompson

-          Steve Rowe

-          Shane Bell

33:58 - Book Recommendations

-          Feel The Fear and Do It Anyway - Susan Jeffers

-          The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Douglas Adams

-          1984 - George Orwell

-          Man-Made – Tracey Spicer

35:51 - Wrap Up & Outro

-          www.social-engineer.com

-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org


Today we are joined by Lonnie Marts. Lonnie is an American creator, entertainer, and host known for his magnetic charm and comedic storytelling. His unique ability to engage audiences has catapulted him to digital stardom, with nearly 3 million highly engaged fans tuning in daily for his comedic skits and feel-good content on social media.

 

A graduate of Embry-Riddle with an MBA, Lonnie’s impact goes beyond content creation. He’s been featured in “Forbes” and “Rolling Stone” and recently earned recognition for his work in DoorDash’s Cannes Award-winning Super Bowl campaign.

 

Lonnie continues to expand his reach and has received recognition for his work as a speaker and thought leader, representing major social platforms like TikTok, and Meta on stages like VidCon, and AdWeek. [June 9, 2025]

 

00:00 - Intro

00:16 - 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/                               

01:36 - Lonnie Marts Intro

03:21 - Attention-Seeking Behavior

05:17 - Don't Tell Mom!

07:47 - From the Super Bowl to Waffle House

11:07 - Building a Community

16:00 - Finding Common Ground

17:59 - Making it Count!

21:31 - People Need People

24:56 - A Tool to Use

27:22 - Mentors

-          Parents

-          Richard Thorpe Jr

-          Gary Vaynerchuk

-          Mitzi Gaitan

29:26 - Book Recommendations

-          Why Nations Fail - Daron Acemoglu, James A. Robinson

-          The Inheritance Cycle - Christopher Paolini

-          A Promised Land - Barack Obama

-          Rich Dad Poor Dad - Robert Kiyosaki

32:16 - Find Lonnie Marts Online

-          Website: https://lonnieiiv.com/

-          TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@lonnieiiv

-          Facebook: https://facebook.com/Lonnieiiv

-          Snapchat: https://snapchat.com/add/Lonnieiiv

-          YouTube: https://snapchat.com/add/Lonnieiiv

-          LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lonniemarts3/

-          Instagram: https://instagram.com/lonnieiiv

33:00 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro

-          www.social-engineer.com

-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org


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 why change can feel so lonely? They will talk about what triggers growth in people, the amount a person can actually change and how loneliness plays a role in this growth. [June 2, 2025]

 

00:00 - Intro

00:47 - Dr. Abbie Maroño Intro

01:06 - 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/                                

02:23 - Dr. Abbie Announcement

03:30 - The Topic of the Day: The Lonely Chapter

04:38 - Triggering Change

06:00 - People Don't Change?

11:30 - All Change Isn't Growth

13:15 - Why Growth Can Be Lonely

15:56 - What About Love?

17:16 - New You, Who Dis?

21:19 - Feelings Can REALLY Hurt!

22:15 - Choosing Who You Are

24:36 - Syncing Up

27:43 - A Constant Evolution

30:17 - Search For Meaning

32:31 - Making Connections

33:12 - Wrap Up

33:56 - Next Month: Love At First Sight

34:42 - Outro

-          www.social-engineer.com

-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

 

Find us online:

-          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-abbie-maroño-phd

-          Instagram: @DoctorAbbieofficial

-          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy

 

 

References:

Eisenberger, N. I., Lieberman, M. D., & Williams, K. D. (2003). Does rejection hurt? An fMRI study of social exclusion. Science, 302(5643), 290–292. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1089134

Ebaugh, H. R. F. (1988). Becoming an ex: The process of role exit. University of Chicago Press.

Festinger, L. (1957). A theory of cognitive dissonance. Stanford University Press.

Frankl, V. E. (1963). Man’s search for meaning: An introduction to logotherapy. Beacon Press.

Higgins, E. T. (1987). Self-discrepancy: A theory relating self and affect. Psychological Review, 94(3), 319–340. https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-295X.94.3.319

Mass, M. (1991). The theory of "identity dissonance": Mass. Dissertation Abstracts International, 52(1), 577B.

Sandstrom, G. M., & Dunn, E. W. (2014). Social interactions and well-being: The surprising power of weak ties. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 40(7), 910–922. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167214529799

Uvnäs-Moberg, K., Arn, I., & Magnusson, D. (2005). The psychobiology of oxytocin: An integrative review. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 30(7), 610–626. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psyneuen.2005.02.008


Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The 4th Monday Series with Chris Hadnagy and Mike Holfeld. Chris and Mike will be covering cutting edge global news to help people remain safe, secure and knowledgeable in a world where it is hard to know what is real and what is fake news.

 

Today Chris and Mike are joined by Seth Daniels. Seth is the Director of Customer Experience and a founding employee of Rapsodo Inc., an industry leader in sports technology. Seth helped launch Rapsodo in the United States in 2015, particularly on the Diamond Sports side focusing on baseball and softball. He’s worked with all 30 MLB clubs, more than 90% of all D1 college programs and thousands of other amateur teams and organizations. [May 26, 2025]

 

00:00 - Intro

00:49 - Mike Holfeld Intro

01:03 - Today's Guest: Seth Daniels

02:01 - 24 Hours to Singapore

05:33 - Immediate Instant Reactions!

07:23 - Setting a Baseline

08:43 - Data: A Piece of the Puzzle

11:21 - Ohtani

13:06 - Age Appropriate

15:22 - Women's Sports

17:16 - Spin Doctors

19:56 - For the Hitters

22:29 - Finding the Sweet Spot

24:31 - Future Evolution

25:50 - Find Seth Daniels Online

-          rapsodo.com

26:14 - Don't Forget Golf

27:13 - Wrap Up

27:31 - Next Month: Congressman Darron Soto

27:58 - Outro

-          www.social-engineer.com

-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

 

Find us online:

-          Chris Hadnagy

-          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy


Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by Julie Chatman. Julie is a distinguished cybersecurity executive with nearly two decades of experience in cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and AI governance.

 

She began her career in the U.S. Navy, serving on active duty as a Hospital Corpsman specializing in Medical Laboratory Science & Technology. Her transition into cybersecurity began at the FBI, where strong mentorship shaped her approach to leadership, problem solving, and talent development.

 

She currently serves as the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer for Finance at the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA), where she is focused on driving risk reduction across state agencies. The role is part of a strategic engagement through her company, ResilientTech Advisors.

 

Julie leads CyberPath Coaching, where she draws on her experience as an active CISO to mentor cybersecurity professionals, accelerate their growth, and prepare them for executive roles. She works with individuals breaking into the field, mid-career professionals, aspiring CISOs, and cybersecurity entrepreneurs. [May 19, 2025]

 

00:00 - Intro

00:53 - 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/                                               

02:03 - Julie Chatman Intro

03:14 - A Hungry Brain

04:25 - We Are Mushroomed

05:54 - Being an Enabler

10:13 - Speak Their Language

13:33 - Assigning Responsibility

16:05 - A Tool, Not a Replacement

20:35 - Career Challenges

22:40 - Strategic Empathy

23:46 - Setting Boundaries

24:15 - Narrative Control

25:38 - Staying Positive

29:39 - The Target is the Same

32:09 - Book Recommendations

-          World War Z  - Max Brooks

33:20 - Mentors

-          MB Kinder

-          Martha Williams

35:14 - Find Julie Chatman Online

-          Website: cyberpathcoaching.net

-          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/julie-chatman-mba-infosec

35:54     Wrap Up & Outro

-          www.social-engineer.com

-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org


Today we are joined by José Morey, M.D. Dr. Morey is Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Ad Astra Media LLC, an Eisenhower Fellow, and Co-Founder of Ever Medical Technologies. He is a health and technology keynote speaker, author, and consultant for NASA, Forbes, MIT, the United Nations World Food Program and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. He is considered the world's first Intergalactic Doctor and is often featured on Forbes, Univision, CNBC, and NASA360. He coined Puerto Rico as the future "Silicon Island” as appeared in Forbes, The Weekly Journal, Reddit and Hispanic Executive. Additionally, he is co-author of "LatinX Business Success".  [May 12, 2025]

 

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/                               

01:37 - Dr. Jose Morey Intro

02:30 - A Marriage of Pursuits

09:48 - What is an Intergalactic Doctor?

12:21 - S.T.E.A.M.

16:51 - Limited Trust of AI

23:49 - A Tool is Amoral

27:03 - Ad Astra

31:05 - The Power of Representation

33:13 - Find Dr. Jose Morey Online

-          Website:   adastrasteammedia.org

-          LinkedIn: in/drjosemorey

-          Instagram: @adastramedia_org

33:55 - Book Recommendations

-          Leonardo da Vinci Books

-          I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings - Maya Angelou

-          Quantum Mechanics Books

35:14 - Mentors

-          Family

-          Grandmother

37:36 - Helping in a Healthy Way

39:09 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro

-          www.social-engineer.com

-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org


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 Emotional Regulation in the Workplace.  They will talk about the different strategies that can be used to help, not just at work, but in most areas of our lives. [May 5, 2025]

 

00:00 - Intro

00:38 - Dr. Abbie Maroño Intro

00:57 - 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/                                

02:30 - The Topic of the Day: Emotional Regulation in the Workplace

04:14 - Strategy 1: Deep Acting

14:10 - Strategy 2: Mindfulness & Acceptance

19:24 - Strategy 3: Social Sharing

26:40 - Strategy 4: Humor & Distraction

31:21 - Wrap Up

33:07 - Next Month: The Lonely Chapter

33:41 - Outro

-          www.social-engineer.com

-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

 

Find us online:

-          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-abbie-maroño-phd

-          Instagram: @DoctorAbbieofficial

-          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy

 

 

References:

Kalokerinos, E. K., Résibois, M., Verduyn, P., & Kuppens, P. (2017). The temporal deployment of emotion regulation strategies during negative emotional episodes. Emotion, 17(3), 450–458. https://doi.org/10.1037/emo0000248

Côté, S., & Hideg, I. (2011). The consequences of faking emotions: Emotional dissonance, relationship quality, and employee well-being. Emotion, 11(4), 803–815. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0023868

Lomas, T., Medina, J. C., Ivtzan, I., Rupprecht, S., & Eiroa-Orosa, F. J. (2019). The impact of mindfulness on well-being and performance in the workplace: An inclusive systematic review of the empirical literature. European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology, 28(6), 782–804. https://doi.org/10.1080/1359432X.2019.1659420

Bono, J. E., Foldes, H. J., Vinson, G., & Muros, J. P. (2007). Workplace emotions: The role of supervision and leadership. Journal of Applied Psychology, 92(5), 1357–1367. https://doi.org/10.1037/0021-9010.92.5.1357

Clayton, S. (2024). Working well: The simple act of taking deep breaths can reduce stress and anxiety. Associated Press.

Ordali, E., et al. (2024). Exhaustion at work can lead to difficulty controlling emotions, scientists say. The Guardian.

Mesmer-Magnus, J., Glew, D. J., & Viswesvaran, C. (2012). A meta-analysis of positive humor in the workplace. Journal of Managerial Psychology, 27(2), 155–190. https://doi.org/10.1108/02683941211199554

Scheibe, S., & Zacher, H. (2013). A lifespan perspective on emotion regulation, stress, and well-being in the workplace. In The Oxford Handbook of Stress, Health, and Coping (pp. 291–306). Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780195375343.013.0017


Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The 4th Monday Series with Chris Hadnagy and Mike Holfeld. Chris and Mike will be covering cutting edge global news to help people remain safe, secure and knowledgeable in a world where it is hard to know what is real and what is fake news.

 

Today Chris and Mike are joined by Kayla Lussier. Kayla is the co-founder of Money Match, a platform championing financial wellness by connecting real estate investors and small businesses with the capital they need to thrive. Her 15 years in healthcare as a nurse practitioner have instilled in her a deep understanding of holistic well-being – mind, body, and wallet. [April 28, 2025]

 

00:00 - Intro

00:16 - Mike Holfeld Intro

00:47 - Today's Guest: Kayla Lussier

01:53 - Jumping In Too Quickly

03:22 - Getting Burned

07:35 - Don't Mess with Kayla!

09:07 - Making a Match

13:21 - Play is the Way

15:17 - Mitigating the Risks

18:26 - Digital Nomads Welcome

21:25 - Find Kayla Lussier Online

-          Website: moneymatchapp.com

22:30 - Silver Tsunami

24:26 - Wrap Up

24:40 - Next Month: Baseball Technology

24:50 - Outro

-          www.social-engineer.com

-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

 

Find us online:

-          Chris Hadnagy

-          Twitter: @humanhacker

-          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy


Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by Travis Farral. Travis has been working in information security since the 90s at places such as Nokia, ExxonMobil, and XTO Energy. He is currently VP & CISO at Archaea Energy, a bp owned, renewable natural gas company based in Houston, Texas. He has spoken at events around world on topics such as Cyber Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK, and Incident Response. Notable activities during his career include everything from programming logic controllers, building and leading SOCs, driving forklifts, standing up cybersecurity teams, developing threat intelligence programs, and handling responses to incidents, among many other things over the last few decades. [April 21, 2025]

 

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/                                               

02:08 - Travis Farral Intro

02:58 - A Different Path than Today

05:25 - Healthy Hacking

08:08 - Anything Can Be Weaponized

10:54 - Questionable Behavior

14:31 - Smash That Report Button!!!

18:58 - Improving Our Odds

21:00 - You Have to Keep It Simple

22:25 - Letters to a Young CISO

24:20 - Find Travis Farral online

-          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/travisfarral

25:01 - Mentors

-          Shawn Edwards

-          Jay Leek

27:02 - Book Recommendations

-          R. E. Lee: A Biography  - Douglas Southall Freeman

29:34 - Wrap Up & Outro

-          www.social-engineer.com

-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org


Today we are celebrating our 300th episode! Chris will be joined by some friends as he discusses how the podcast got started - back in 2009, how it has evolved, including the creation of multiple series, and the direction for the future. [April 14, 2025]

 

00:00 - Intro

00:22 - 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/                               

02:45 - Social-Engineer Origin Story

03:59 - The Human Element Series

05:34 - The Security Awareness Series

06:03 - The Doctor Is In Series

06:12 - The SE ETC. Series

06:28 - The 4th Monday Series

07:05 - The Future

07:43 - Amanda Drops By

08:35 - Ooof!

09:12 - SE Trivia

13:17 - A Video Celebration!

21:16 - Neil Fallon Drops By

52:50 - Wrap Up

53:56 - Outro

-           www.social-engineer.com

-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org


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 Why Do We Cry? They will talk about the psychological and biological influence on our crying, as well as those that cry too much, too little, and how to get support to find the right balance. [April 7, 2025]

 

00:00 - Intro

00:16 - Dr. Abbie Maroño Intro

00:31 - 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/                                

02:55 - The Topic of the Day: Why do we cry?

03:23 - An Emotional Release

04:50 - Biologically Speaking

06:15 - Crying Too Much?

10:14 - Chemical Reaction

12:12 - Let It Out!

15:25 - Suppression Depression

18:38 - Symptom, Not Cause

20:32 - The Hormone Effect

21:22 - Best Next Steps

23:53 - Wrap Up

24:23 - Next Month: Emotional Regulation in the Workplace

25:25 - Outro

-          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:

Bagby, D. G. (1999). Seeing through our tears: Why we cry, how we heal. Augsburg Books.

Bylsma, L. M., Gračanin, A., & Vingerhoets, A. J. (2019). The neurobiology of human crying. Clinical Autonomic Research, 29, 63-73.

Feeny, N. C., Zoellner, L. A., Fitzgibbons, L. A., & Foa, E. B. (2000). Exploring the roles of emotional numbing, depression, and dissociation in PTSD. Journal of traumatic stress, 13, 489-498.

Gračanin, A., Bylsma, L. M., & Vingerhoets, A. J. (2014). Is crying a self-soothing behavior?. Frontiers in psychology, 5, 82046.

Holguín-Lew, J. C., & Bell, V. (2013). “When I Want to Cry I Can’t”: Inability to Cry Following SSRI Treatment. Revista Colombiana de Psiquiatría, 42(4), 304-310.

Lilley, M. (2019). Why We Cry: The Science of Tears. Compass Point Books.

Millings, A., Hepper, E. G., Hart, C. M., Swift, L., & Rowe, A. C. (2016). Holding back the tears: Individual differences in adult crying proneness reflect attachment orientation and attitudes to crying. Frontiers in psychology, 7, 196642.

Ramirez, S. M., Glover, H., Ohlde, C., Mercer, R., Hamlin, C., Goodnick, P., & Perez-Rivera, M. I. (2001). Relationship of numbing to alexithymia, apathy, and depression. Psychological Reports, 88(1), 189-200.

Steer, R. (2011). Self-reported inability to cry as a symptom of anhedonic depression in outpatients with a major depressive disorder. Psychological reports, 108(3), 874-882.

Trimble, M. (2014). Why humans like to cry: Tragedy, evolution, and the brain. Oxford University Press.

Vingerhoets, A. J., & Bylsma, L. M. (2016). The riddle of human emotional crying: A challenge for emotion researchers. Emotion Review, 8(3), 207-217.

Vingerhoets, A. J., & Scheirs, J. G. (2012). Crying and health. In Adult crying (pp. 227-246). Routledge.

Vingerhoets, A. J., Cornelius, R. R., Van Heck, G. L., & Becht, M. C. (2000). Adult crying: A model and review of the literature. Review of General Psychology, 4(4), 354-377.

Walter, C. (2006). Why do we cry?. Scientific American Mind, 17(6), 44-51.

Direct download: Ep._299_-_The_Doctor_Is_In_Series_-_Why_Do_We_Cry.mp3
Category:The Doctor Is In Series -- posted at: 12:00am EDT

REPLAY (Original Air Date May 27, 2024)

*Please note that this episode contains discussions regarding abuse that some may find disturbing.

Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The SE Etc. Series. This series will be hosted by Chris Hadnagy, CEO of Social-Engineer LLC, and The Innocent Lives Foundation, as well as Social-Engineer.Org and The Institute for Social Engineering. Join Chris as he discusses topics and news pertaining to the world of Social Engineering.

Today, Chris is joined by Nadja El Fertasi. Nadja is a leading figure in fostering emotional resilience within the digital age. Her comprehensive expertise spans crisis management, strategic stakeholder communication, and emotional intelligence, creating a unified approach to enhance the human side of digital advancements.

Having spent nearly two decades at NATO, including a significant role in the NATO Communications and Information Agency focusing on Digital Transformation & Cybersecurity, Nadja has been a pivotal figure in strategic engagement and communications. This role highlighted her commitment to navigating and leading through the complexities of cybersecurity and digital transformation. With over 15 years dedicated to cybersecurity at NATO, Nadja has emerged as a respected expert in her field. Her contribution to the cybersecurity community was acknowledged in "Hacking Gender Barriers: Europe’s Top Cyberwomen," by the Women4Cyber foundation, which recognized her as one of Europe's influential figures in cybersecurity.

Today, Nadja is the voice behind the EQ Elevator Podcast, where she assists businesses in cultivating leadership that's resilient and equipped for the digital age's challenges. Her work is dedicated to shaping a safer, more emotionally intelligent digital landscape, where individuals and organizations can thrive amidst technological disruptions. [May 27, 2024]

 

00:00 - Intro

00:19 - 2024 State of Vishing Report

01:01 - 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/                                                

03:11 - Nadja El Fertasi Intro

05:02 - The Importance of Sharing

07:14 - Romance Scam: Nadja's Story

13:51 - The Other Side

15:59 - The Red Flags

19:13 - A Gift and a Curse

23:22 - Taking Responsibility

25:24 - Love, Not Romance

27:05 - Navigating the Apps

32:28 - Reality Check

37:27 - Being Human

39:39 - Learning From "No"

41:28 - Where to Report

42:25 - Wrap Up

43:58 - Find Nadja El Fertasi Online

-          LinkedIn: in/nadja-elfertasi

-          Instagram: @nadjafertasi

45:17 - Outro

-          www.social-engineer.com

-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

 

Find us online

-          Chris Hadnagy

-          Twitter: @humanhacker

-          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy


Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by Roy Luongo. Roy is the Chief Information Security Officer for the United States Secret Service. He leads a team in the defense and information assurance of all USSS information systems and solutions. Prior to his current role he was the Director, Joint Mission Operations Center for Cyber Command, providing oversight of mission critical Cyber Operations infrastructures. He has also served as Chief, NSA Red Team and Technical Director for Interactive Operations for the NSA. Roy is a retired Army soldier with 20 years’ service within the Intelligence and Cyber career fields. [March 17, 2025]

 

00:00 - Intro

00:17 - 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/                                               

01:55 - Roy Luongo Intro

02:44 - The Path to CISO of the Secret Service

04:58 - Cybersecurity in Early Education

07:50 - The Entry Level Catch-22

12:24 - Quantifying Risk

14:27 - The Best Way Forward

16:51 - The Effects and Future of AI

20:06 - Understanding Your Needs

22:11 - Advise to Young Roy

24:56 - The Cost of Training

29:01 - Mentors

-          Ed Skoudis

-          Brigadier General Brian D. Vile

-          Shawn Turskey

29:55 - Lollipop Moments

-          TEDxToronto - Drew Dudley "Leading with Lollipops"

31:33 - Book Recommendations

-          Cybersecurity Canon - Rick Howard

-          Kingpin - Kevin Poulsen

-          Turn the Ship Around! - L. David Marquet

33:49 - Wrap Up & Outro

-          www.social-engineer.com

-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org


Today we are joined by Dr. Lydia Kostopoulos. Dr. Kostopoulos is a globally recognized strategist that brings clarity and context as to what is on the horizon. Her unique expertise at the intersection of emerging technology, security and macro-trends has been sought by the United Nations, U.S. Special Operations, the European Commission, NATO, multi-nationals, tech companies, design agencies, academia, such as MIT and Oxford Saïd Business School, and foreign governments. She helps her clients understand new technologies, emerging value chains, and contextualizes the convergences of our time. She founded the boutique consultancy Abundance Studio and has experience working in the US, Europe, Middle East and East Asia. [March 10, 2025]

 

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/                               

02:10 - Dr. Lydia Kostopoulos Intro

03:30 - From Counter Terrorism to Conflict Landscapes

05:35 - The Imagination Dilemma

09:13 - Technological Tit for Tat

11:38 - Four Facets of Imagination

12:18 - Facet 1) Identity

13:36 - Facet 2) Convergence

15:38 - Facet 3) Humanity

16:48 - Facet 4) Dreams

18:18 - Turning Crisis Into Strategy

22:39 - Being Human

26:04 - Future-Proofing Organizations

29:51 - Real Value Proposition

31:26 - Webinar Series

-          Website: imaginationdilemma.com

-          YouTube: @ImaginationDilemma

32:12 - Find Dr. Lydia Kostopoulos online

-          Website: abundance.studio

-          LinkedIn: in/lydiak

-          Instagram: @HiLydiak

32:46 - Book Recommendations

-          The 100-Year Life - Andrew Scott Lynda Gratton

-          Imagination Dilemma - Dr. Lydia Kostopoulos

37:02 - Mentors

-          Parents

-          Women Suffragists

38:15 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro

-          www.social-engineer.com

-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org


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 the Bystander Effect. They will talk about the many different ways it presents itself as well as how to avoid it and what you can do if you find yourself victim of it. [March 3, 2025]

 

00:00 - Intro

00:14 - Dr. Abbie Maroño Intro

00:45 - 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/                                

03:06 - The Topic of the Day: The Bystander Effect

03:16 - Defining the Bystander Effect

05:14 - The Smoke Filled Room

09:03 - The Advantage of CCTV

11:13 - The Ambiguity Factor

12:53 - Gender Dynamics

15:20 - Self-Construal

16:43 - Reverse the Roles

21:21 - Bystanding Online

22:59 - It's Easier to be Negative

25:34 - Fear Factor

27:53 - Assigning Responsibility

30:34 - Education is Key

31:19 - Just Ask!

32:40 - Wrap Up

32:49 - Next Month: Why Do We Cry?

33:12 - Outro    

-          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:

Bauman, S., Yoon, J., Iurino, C., & Hackett, L. (2020). Experiences of adolescent witnesses to peer victimization: The bystander effect. Journal of school psychology, 80, 1-14.

Fadilah, I. N., & Ansyah, E. H. (2022). The Relationship Between The Bystander Effect and Prososial Behavior in Students Of The Faculty Of Psychology And Educational Sciences At University. Academia Open, 7, 10-21070.

Ganti, N., & Baek, S. (2021). Why People Stand By: A Comprehensive Study About the Bystander Effect. Journal of Student Research, 10(1).

Havlik, J. L., Vieira Sugano, Y. Y., Jacobi, M. C., Kukreja, R. R., Jacobi, J. H. C., & Mason, P. (2020). The bystander effect in rats. Science Advances, 6(28), eabb4205.

Kettrey, H. H., & Marx, R. A. (2021). Effects of bystander sexual assault prevention programs on promoting intervention skills and combatting the bystander effect: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of experimental criminology, 17, 343-367.

Levine, M., Philpot, R., & Kovalenko, A. G. (2020). Rethinking the bystander effect in violence reduction training programs. Social Issues and Policy Review, 14(1), 273-296.

Liu, D., Liu, X., & Wu, S. (2022, June). A Literature Review of Diffusion of Responsibility Phenomenon. In 2022 8th International Conference on Humanities and Social Science Research (ICHSSR 2022) (pp. 1806-1810). Atlantis Press.

Machackova, H. (2020). Bystander reactions to cyberbullying and cyberaggression: individual, contextual, and social factors. Current opinion in psychology, 36, 130-134.

Madden, C., & Loh, J. (2020). Workplace cyberbullying and bystander helping behaviour. The International Journal of Human Resource Management, 31(19), 2434-2458.

Szekeres, H., Halperin, E., Kende, A., & Saguy, T. (2022). Aversive Bystander Effect: Egalitarian bystanders’ overestimation of confronting prejudice.

Direct download: Ep._295_-_The_Doctor_Is_In_Series_-_Bystander_Effect.mp3
Category:The Doctor Is In Series -- posted at: 12:00am EDT

Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The 4th Monday Series with Chris Hadnagy and Mike Holfeld. Chris and Mike will be covering cutting edge global news to help people remain safe, secure and knowledgeable in a world where it is hard to know what is real and what is fake news.

 

Today Chris and Mike are joined by Wally Koval. Wally is the founder and creator of Accidentally Wes Anderson (AWA), a popular visual storytelling platform inspired by filmmaker Wes Anderson's distinctive aesthetic. Since its launch on Instagram in 2017, AWA has grown into a global community of nearly two million people, leading to multiple bestselling books, and large-scale exhibitions on 5 continents. [Feb 24, 2025]

 

00:00 - Intro

00:33 - Mike Holfeld Intro

02:25 - Today's Guest: Wally Koval

04:05 - Topic of the Day: Accidentally Wes Anderson

-          Accidentally Wes Anderson - Wally Koval

08:13 - From Your Phone to a Book

09:57 - Multiple Languages, Multiple Exhibitions

12:04 - Adventures

-          Accidentally Wes Anderson: Adventures - Wally Koval

12:50 - From Wes, With Love

14:08 - The Community...plus Jeff Goldblum

16:05 - Remember to Pinch Myself

18:06 - Shifting Perspective

19:12 - Find Wally Koval Online

-          Website: accidentallywesanderson.com

-          Instagram: @accidentallywesanderson

19:29 - Wrap Up

20:58 - Next Month: Nancy Hecht

21:34 - Outro

-          www.social-engineer.com

-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

 

Find us online:

-          Chris Hadnagy

-          Twitter: @humanhacker

-          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy


Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by Peter Warmka. Peter is a Former Senior Intelligence Officer with the CIA with over 20 years’ experience in breaching the security of organizations overseas.

Peter is the founder of the Orlando-based firm Counterintelligence Institute, LLC and an Adjunct Professor at Webster University’s Masters Cybersecurity Program. Peter is passionate about using his expertise in helping city, state, and federal government entities, non-profits, academic institutes, private companies, and individuals safeguard their sensitive proprietary and/or personal data. He is also the author of two books. [Feb 17, 2025]

 

00:00 - Intro

00:21 - 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/                                               

02:25 - Peter Warmka Intro

03:14 - Getting Recruited

12:11 - Working Above Cybersecurity

21:33 - Identifying Potential Candidates

23:20 - Tip to CISO's: Learn About AI

25:17 - The Importance of Guardrails

28:37 - Peter's Books

-          Confessions of a CIA Spy - Peter Warmka

-          Why Are You Messing With Me? - Peter Warmka

31:10 - Find Peter Warmka online

-          LinkedIn: in/peterwarmka

-          Website: counterintelligence-institute.com

32:18 - Wrap Up & Outro

-          www.social-engineer.com

-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org


Today we’re joined by Erica Rooney, a leadership dynamo and gender equality advocate who’s breaking barriers and inspiring infinite possibilities. With over 15 years as an executive, Erica is renowned for tackling 'sticky floors'—the limiting beliefs that hold us back—and smashing through glass ceilings. She’s a sought-after speaker, bestselling author, and coach on a mission to help people rewrite their narratives and step boldly into their full potential. [Feb 10, 2025]

 

00:00 - Intro

00:21 - 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/

02:19 - Erica Rooney Intro

03:16 - Redefining "Having It All"

04:24 - Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

05:15 - You Can't Win! (So Don't Play)

08:16 - Equal Rights

16:24 - Sticky Floors

20:31 - The Pay Gap Conundrum

24:22 - The SNAP Method

30:43 - New Level, New Devil

34:26 - Don't Ignore Your Gut

37:02 - Book Recommendations

-          Burnout - Emily & Amelia Nagoski

-          Likeable Badass - Alison R. Fragale

-          The Women- Kristin Hannah

39:07 - Mentors

-          Dr. Jill Varnes

-          Andrew Parker

41:33 - Find Erica Rooney online

-          Website: ericaandersonrooney.com

-          LinkedIn: in/ericarooney

-          Instagram: @ericaandersonrooney

42:05 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro

-          www.social-engineer.com

-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org


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, Abbie is joined by Megan Barry. Megan Barry is the former mayor of Nashville, TN, the first woman to be elected to the office. While she was in office, she lost her only son, Max, to a drug overdose. Since leaving her position, Barry is working to combat the shame and guilt that comes from the loss of her son and to help those who struggle with substance use disorder and their loved ones by speaking up and speaking out. Her memoir, “It’s What You Do Next: The Fall and Rise of Nashville’s First Female Mayor,” was released in November and is a USA Today Bestseller. [Feb 3, 2025]

 

00:00 - Intro

00:17 - Dr. Abbie Maroño Intro

00:49 - 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/                                

02:50 - Megan Barry Intro

-          Website: meganbarry.com

-          Instagram: instagram.com/mayormeganbarry

-          X/Twitter: x.com/MeganCBarry

04:39 - Choices Shaped by Shame

11:03 - Avoiding the Parent Trap

13:55 - It Only Takes One

18:30 - Opening Up

25:50 - Using Writing for Healing

28:05 - Some Bridges Stay Burned

31:52 - The Struggle for Parents

37:48 - Being a Role Model

40:46 - It's All a Choice

44:30 - It’s What You Do Next

45:13 - Wrap Up

45:45 - Next Month: Bystander Effect

45:53 - Outro

-          www.social-engineer.com

-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

 

Find us online:

-          X/Twitter: @DrAbbieofficial

-          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-abbie-maroño-phd

-          Instagram: @DoctorAbbieofficial

-          X/Twitter: @humanhacker

-          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy


Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The In This Corner Series with Chris Hadnagy and Mike Holfeld. Chris and Mike will be covering cutting edge global news to help people remain safe, secure and knowledgeable in a world where it is hard to know what is real and what is fake news.

 

Today Chris and Mike are joined by Sheriff Kevin Beary, a retired Sheriff from Orange County, Florida after sharing 49 years in law enforcement. He is a part of 5 generations of law enforcement and has worked for corporations such as the Kennedy Space Center. Throughout his career he has worked as a SWAT Commander and has served on a Domestic Security Task Force. In his personal life Sheriff Beary has been married for 42 years and has 4 children and 5 grandchildren.  [Jan 27, 2025]

 

00:00 - Intro

00:19 - Mike Holfeld Intro                                           

00:54 - Topic of the Day: Safety in Today's World

02:26 - Today's Guest: Kevin Beary

04:57 - Preparing for the Pro Bowl

08:53 - An Evolving Threat

11:23 - The Role of the Web

14:37 - More Than Just Policing

18:45 - Individual Responsibility

23:38 - Say Something

25:37 - Wrap Up & Outro

-          www.social-engineer.com

-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

 

Find us online:

-          Chris Hadnagy

-          Twitter: @humanhacker

-          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy


Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by David Holtzman. David has been the CTO for Network Solutions, Chief Scientist at IBM, CTO & Cybersecurity advisor to 2 presidential candidates, and a former intelligence agent. David is now advising on web3 and blockchain. [Jan 20, 2025]

 

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/                                               

02:01 - David Holtzman Intro

02:30 - The Ever-Changing Threat Landscape

05:35 - Insecure Software

08:57 - Not All CISO's are Equal

12:05 - Making a Good CISO

15:33 - It's About People

17:34 - Lack of Accountability

21:28 - Rise of the AI

26:31 - The Approach of Web3

29:23 - The Blockchain Fix (For Now)

32:39 - Stuck in the Cloud

36:34 - Find David Holtzman online

-          Website: davidholtzman.com

36:55 - Book Recommendations

-          Crossing the Chasm - Geoffrey Moore

-          How to Survive Identity Theft – David Holtzman

-          Privacy Lost - David Holtzman

38:46 - Mentors

-          Steve Jobs

-          John Perry Barlow

42:16 - Wrap Up & Outro

-          www.social-engineer.com

-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org


Today we are joined by Andy Earle. Andy is the founder of the elite ghostwriting firm Write it Great. He and his team help people with Big Ideas write books that can change the way people think. He also hosts the Talking to Teens podcast, where he interviews authors about how to have difficult conversations with teenagers. [Jan 13, 2025]

 

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/

02:36 - Andy Earle Intro

03:05 - The Path to Ghostwriting

06:14 - Talking to Teens Podcast

10:11 - Self Confrontation

14:33 - Don't Tell Me What to Do!

19:40 - Getting Ghosted

23:14 - Find Andy Earle online

-          Podcast: talkingtoteens.com

-          Website: writeitgreat.com

24:29 - Book Recommendations

-          The Black Swan - Nassim Nicholas Taleb

-          The Selfish Gene - Richard Dawkins

25:51 - Mentors

-          Mark Goulston

28:38 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro

-          www.social-engineer.com

-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org


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 Procrastination. They will talk about what it is, the causes, and reasons of why we procrastinate and the many ways you can try to overcome it. [Jan 6, 2025]

00:00 - Intro

00:16 - 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/                                

02:47 - The Topic of the Day: Procrastination

03:05 - Defining Procrastination

04:00 - Lack of Motivation

05:20 - Regulating Emotions

06:20 - The Intention Matters

07:55 - Self Sabotage

09:59 - Realistic Expectations

13:40 - A Setback in NOT Failure!

17:09 - Smaller Goals for Larger Achievements

20:39 - Remaining Flexible

23:25 - Dig a Little Deeper

25:03 - Finding Balance From Others

28:10 - Being Held Accountable

33:00 - The Role of Self Compassion

37:30 - Wrap Up

37:40 - Next Month: The Bystander Effect

37:50 - Outro                    

-          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:

Abdi Zarrin, S., & Gracia, E. (2020). Prediction of academic procrastination by fear of failure and self-regulation. Educational Sciences: Theory and Practice, 20(3), 34-43.

Beswick, G., Rothblum, E. D., & Mann, L. (1988). Psychological antecedents of student procrastination. Australian psychologist, 23(2), 207-217.

Brownlow, S., & Reasinger, R. D. (2000). Putting off until tomorrow what is better done today: academic procrastination as a function of motivation toward college work. Journal of Social Behavior & Personality, 15(5).

Cerino, E. S. (2014). Relationships between academic motivation, self-efficacy, and academic procrastination. Psi Chi Journal of Psychological Research, 19(4).

Chun Chu, A. H., & Choi, J. N. (2005). Rethinking procrastination: Positive effects of" active" procrastination behavior on attitudes and performance. The Journal of social psychology, 145(3), 245-264.

Haghbin, M., McCaffrey, A., & Pychyl, T. A. (2012). The complexity of the relation between fear of failure and procrastination. Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, 30, 249-263.

Jackson, T., Fritch, A., Nagasaka, T., & Pope, L. (2003). Procrastination and Perceptions of Past, Present, and Future. Individual Differences Research, 1(1).

Katz, I., Eilot, K., & Nevo, N. (2014). “I’ll do it later”: Type of motivation, self-efficacy and homework procrastination. Motivation and Emotion, 38, 111-119.

Muñoz-Olano, J. F., & Hurtado-Parrado, C. (2017). Effects of goal clarification on impulsivity and academic procrastination of college students. Revista Latinoamericana de Psicología, 49(3), 173-181.

Senécal, C., Koestner, R., & Vallerand, R. J. (1995). Self-regulation and academic procrastination. The journal of social psychology, 135(5), 607-619.

Yosopov, L., Saklofske, D. H., Smith, M. M., Flett, G. L., & Hewitt, P. L. (2024). Failure sensitivity in perfectionism and procrastination: Fear of failure and overgeneralization of failure as mediators of traits and cognitions. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 07342829241249784.


1