The Social-Engineer Podcast

Find us online:

- Chris Hadnagy

- Twitter: @humanhacker

- Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/

Ep. 313 - Security Awareness Series - The Importance of Securing Virtual Events With Trent Waterhouse Jul 21, 2025

Show notes

Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by Trent Waterhouse. Trent is the CMO of GlobalMeet, a leading virtual event technology company with a scalable, flexible, and secure hybrid event streaming platform built and supported by experienced event experts. Trent has a proven track record of driving growth and innovation with 35 years of expertise leveraging a field sales marketing model that aligns sales, marketing, and R&D to think like a customer, act like a partner, and measure success through customer satisfaction and net promoters. Built for growth, Trent's unique blend of technology understanding and B2B marketing skills have been proven to help companies grow revenue profitably, improve customer experiences, build new partnerships, and expand opportunity pipelines. [July 21, 2025]

00:00 - Intro

00:50 - Intro Links:

- 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

- innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/

02:30 - Trent Waterhouse Intro

03:11 - Starting Out Pre-Video

04:53 - A Brave New World

08:07 - Going Public

10:21 - Rise of the DeepFakes

13:03 - Video Watermarking

15:23 - A Simple Warning Will Do

19:11 - Staying Up to Date

21:22 - Insider Threat

23:42 - Find Trent Waterhouse Online

- Website: https://www.globalmeet.com/

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globalmeet/

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

24:44 - Book Recommendations

- Pattern Breakers - Mike Maples, Jr, Peter Ziebelman

27:16 - Wrap Up & Outro

- Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/

Ep. 312 - Human Element Series - Having a Hunger to Serve with Doug Thorpe Jul 14, 2025

Show notes

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 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

- 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

Ep. 311 - The Doctor Is In Series - The Scientific Keys To Happiness with Dr. Paul Zak Jul 07, 2025

Show notes

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

Find us online:

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

- Instagram: @DoctorAbbieofficial

- Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/

Ep. 250 - Human Element Series - Rationalize Minimalize and Project with Agent Brad Beeler REPLAY Jun 30, 2025

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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 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

- 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

- lisamillerassociates.com

Ep. 310 - The 4th Monday Series - Are You Ready for the Storm? with Lisa Miller Jun 23, 2025

Show notes

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

30:12 - Next Month: Congressman Darron Soto

30:28 - Outro

Find us online:

- Chris Hadnagy

- Twitter: @humanhacker

- Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/

Ep. 279 - Security Awareness Series - Dodging Turkeys and Security Awareness with Stacey Edmonds REPLAY Jun 16, 2025

Show notes

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:

- 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

- 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

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

- Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/

Ep. 308 - Human Element Series - Finding Common Ground With Lonnie Marts Jun 09, 2025

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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 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

- 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

- Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/

Ep. 307 - The Doctor Is In Series - Why is the Road to Self-Betterment So Lonely Jun 02, 2025

Show notes

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 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

- 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

Find us online:

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

- Instagram: @DoctorAbbieofficial