Global Security Expert; Founder & CEO of Social-Engineer
Christopher Hadnagy Biography
Christopher Hadnagy is a global security expert, master hacker and the founder and CEO of Social-Engineer, LLC. He specializes in understanding how malicious attackers exploit human communication and trust to obtain access to information and resources through manipulation and deceit. His goal is to secure companies by educating them on the methods used by attackers, identifying vulnerabilities, and mitigating issues through appropriate levels of awareness and security.
During the course of his 19 years in the information security industry, Hadnagy created the world’s first social engineering framework and newsletter, as well as hosted the first social engineering-based podcast. A well-known author on the subject, he has written four books for security professionals, including “Human Hacking: Win Friends, Influence People and Leave Them Better Off for Having Met You."
Hadnagy is an Adjunct Professor of Social Engineering for the University of Arizona’s NSA-designated Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (CAE-CO). He also lectures and teaches about social engineering around the globe and has been invited to speak at the Pentagon, as well as other high-security facilities.
Additionally, Hadnagy is the Founder, Executive Director, and a board member of the Innocent Lives Foundation, a nonprofit organization that identifies anonymous child predators and helps bring them to justice.
Hadnagy is certified as an Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) as well as an Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP). He is also the creator of the Social Engineering Pentest Professional (SEPP) and Master’s Level Social Engineering (MLSE) Certifications.
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Christopher Hadnagy Speaking Topics
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The Science of Social Engineering
A deep dive into three pivotal scientific studies that help us understand why social engineering is a human problem, not a "stupid human problem." Learn how to understand, mitigate, and defend against social engineering using science.
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The Path to The Ransom: A Social Engineering Tale
Ransomware has wreaked havoc on the world, being one of the main concerns for businesses of all sizes. But is your company a target? How do you know? And what is the path to Ransomware ruining your company?
Christopher Hadnagy Videos
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Christopher Hadnagy is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Science of Social Engineering, The Path to The Ransom: A Social Engineering Tale, Phishing, Vishing, SMiShing and Impersonation -- Oh My!, Communication Profiling: Enhancing Intercompany Communications Through FBI Profiling Tools, A Peek Inside the Trojan Horse and A Deep Dive into Human Vulnerability: A Professional Manipulator Gets Scammed -- Lessons We All Learn. The estimated speaking fee range to book Christopher Hadnagy for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Christopher Hadnagy generally travels from Orlando, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Brett Johnson, Rachel Wilson, Eric O'Neill, Nicole Perlroth and FC (Freaky Clown). Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Christopher Hadnagy for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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