Social Engineering: Hacking Minds, Hearts, & Systems

In an era where technology is intertwined with every aspect of our lives, the greatest vulnerability often lies not in the code, but in the people who use it. This presentation is an exploratory & informational deep dive into the psychological maneuvers and cunning tactics used by cybercriminals to exploit human nature. But it's not all about the problems. This session will equip you with a comprehensive set of strategies and tools to defend against these insidious attacks. From building a robust security culture in your organization to employing advanced technical safeguards, you'll learn how to fortify your defenses against the human element of cybersecurity threats.

Aaron Rose is a Cyber Security Evangelist, Security Architect Manager, and a member of the Office of the CTO at Check Point Software Technologies. As a subject matter expert in Cloud, Artificial Intelligence, and Application security, Aaron has dedicated his career to securing organizations and their resources beyond the traditional network firewall. Passionate about making cybersecurity education accessible to all, Aaron actively engages as a guest lecturer, mentors students, and assists in the development of cybersecurity courses. An avid international traveler, Aaron spent three months in Tel Aviv, Israel, training with Check Point's research and development teams at the company's global headquarters.