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337. Chris Hadnagy.

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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Chris Hadnagy, a prominent figure in the field of information security, particularly known for his expertise in social engineering. He is the founder and CEO of Social-Engineer, LLC, a company dedicated to security training and consulting. Chris has authored several influential books on social engineering, including "Social Engineering: The Art of Human Hacking" and "Human Hacking: Win Friends, Influence People, and Leave Them Better Off for Having Met You.”​

In addition to his work with Social-Engineer, LLC, Chris is the founder and executive director of The Innocent Lives Foundation, a non-profit organization that works to unmask anonymous online child predators and assist law enforcement in bringing them to justice​. He also serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Arizona, where he teaches courses on social engineering at the NSA-designated Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations​.

Chris' contributions to information security include creating the world's first social engineering framework and newsletter, and he has been involved in various high-profile speaking engagements at conferences like RSA and Black Hat. He is certified as an Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) and has developed several certifications related to social engineering, such as the Certified Ethical Social Engineer (CESE) and the Master’s Level Social Engineering (MLSE) certifications​.

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