The field of cyber security is often presented as highly technical, full of jargon, and beyond the influence of executives (with the exception of budget authorizations). While there are still highly technical aspects, the area of social engineering is one where anyone can make a difference, even a business executive. This presentation will give an overview of social engineering in general, and cite specific examples. Business executives should leave with some concrete ideas of what they can do to decrease the vulnerability of their organization to social engineering attacks.
