From Barista to Cyber Security Pro
Alyssa Miller shares personal journey insights on breaking into the cybersecurity industry from non-traditional backgrounds.
Summary
Social Engineering and Human-Oriented Security
This presentation explores social engineering attacks and human vulnerability in security systems. Topics include psychological manipulation, pretexting, credential harvesting, and how attackers exploit human nature to bypass technical defenses.
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