- Owner: Chris “loganWHD” Hadnagy @humanhacker
- Date of podcast launch: October 2009
- Average episode length: 50 minutes, monthly
- Three typical topics: Is online privacy possible?, misinformation techniques, the psychology of social engineering
- Website: social-engineer.org
- Available on: Spotify, iTunes
Internet-imposed changes to our lives have created a fertile hunting ground for fraudsters and social engineers. That’s what the Social-Engineer podcast covers: how social engineering is applied by individuals and businesses to gain an advantage.
The audience varies from ruthless marketers who want to get an edge, to cybersecurity officers who want to know about phishing threats, to regular people whose goal it is to stay secure in a digital world.
Unlike other cybersecurity podcasts, this show also wrestles with human psychology. It’s like a mix of Scientific American and Hakin9 – offering a measured take on what makes humans vulnerable to social engineers. Expect plenty of interviews from reformed hackers, cryptocurrency mavens, and even an academic or two.
Again, Social Engineering differs from other cybersecurity podcasts by posting relatively infrequently. It’s been broadcasting since 2009, and has just reached a century milestone. That’s no bad thing, though. It’s just a sign of the quality control exercised by Chris Hadnagy and his collaborators.
