IITPSA Western Cape Chapter presents – Social Engineering – 21 July 2016

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IITPSA Members attending this event will earn CPD / LLL points

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Abstract:

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Social engineering, in the context of information security, refers to psychological manipulation of people into performing actions or divulging confidential information. The speaker will provide case studies of social engineering exercises, and the outcomes.

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Areas covered in the talk will include:

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• Social engineering background and problem context
• Why social engineering is so successful
• Information gathering and target selection
• Typical social engineering attacks / fun things we have tried
• Recommendations for protection against social engineering

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About the Presenter

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Graeme Huddy, Manager: Information Security and IT Internal Audit KPMG

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Graeme focuses on managing IT Risk and Information Security Governance in both an Advisory and IT Internal Audit context. He has experience across the Public, Financial Services, Oil & Gas, Higher Education and Wine & Spirits sectors. He gained his experience working in a Big 4 environment as well as through working in a niche consulting start-up.

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