Presentation of Social engineering theory, and techniques, going in-depth to learn about elicitation and building rapport with your potential victim. Examples of real-life attacks, and final thoughts on who could be a social engineer and how to defend yourself against one. The person listening to my talk will end it with tangible knowledge on social engineering and places to go if they want to learn more.

Agenda:
1. What is social engineering? Examples.
2. Becoming Anyone you want to be - Pretexting.
3. Four Phases of Social Engineering (Reconnaissance, Engagement, Exploitation, Closure);
4. Building your artwork: What is elicitation? Elicitation Techniques.
5. I know how to make you like me: Building Rapport.
6. Examples of Real Social Engineering Attacks.
7. Now What? Skills you need to become a social engineer, and how to defend yourself.
8. Conclusion, final thoughts

- Disobey Conference 2025/Helsinki [link] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sESh2CCVCW0
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- DC4822 (Warsaw DEF CON Group) 2024 [link] https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dc4822_cybersecurity-hacking-techcommunity-activity-7250801757725876224-T9hp/