How Hackers Trick Your Brain (Not Your Tech)

https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts221/v4/cb/30/2b/cb302b5f-fb25-f223-c651-8af1b9f19715/mza_3837424846480619268.jpg/600x600bb.jpg

2 Cyber Chicks

Simply Cyber Media Group

30 episodes

1 day ago

2 Cyber Chicks is an inclusive cybersecurity podcast designed to educate and break the stereotypes of cybersecurity professionals. We will be discussing the “tough” topics that come along with being a woman in this field while providing life hacks on how to handle burnout, networking, and goal-setting. Our mission is to cast a net to an inclusive audience and provide a safe place for discussion. Guests will include leading professionals in the field, providing real-life insight and demystifying some of the assumptions of the cyber world. We understand that cybersecurity is a journey and there are other aspects to entering into this field and pivoting once in the field. We want to cover it all! Our primary focus will be students, transitioning professionals, or cyber security professionals that are eager to level up in their career, however, the content we put out is great for anyone eager to learn more about the cybersecurity industry.

All content for 2 Cyber Chicks is the property of Simply Cyber Media Group and is served directly from their servers with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.

Technology

Business,

Careers

How Hackers Trick Your Brain (Not Your Tech)

2 Cyber Chicks

26 minutes

2 months ago

How Hackers Trick Your Brain (Not Your Tech)

Welcome to today’s episode, where we dive into the human side of cybersecurity with one of the most fascinating voices in the industry—Perry Carpenter, Chief Human Risk Strategist at KnowBe4.

Perry brings a rare mix of technology expertise, behavioral science, and even stage magic to the world of cybersecurity. He’s the acclaimed author of Transformational Security Awareness and FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions. He also hosts two award-winning podcasts—8th Layer Insights and Digital Folklore—where he explores how stories, myths, and human behavior shape our digital lives.

In this conversation, we explore:

Perry’s journey from psychology to leading human risk management in cybersecurity
Why the “human layer” is both the weakest link and the greatest strength in security
Practical ways behavioral science can reduce phishing and insider threats
The alarming rise of AI-driven risks like deepfakes and disinformation—and how to prepare
Why storytelling may just be the most powerful tool for building a resilient security culture
The oddest, funniest, and most eye-opening stories Perry has seen in the human element of cybersecurity
And his bold predictions for the next five years of cybersecurity awareness

You’ll walk away with a fresh perspective on why hackers don’t just target systems—they target people. And more importantly, how to turn human risk into human strength.

Connect with Perry Carpenter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/perrycarpenter/
Check out Perry's Website, 8th Layer Media: https://www.8thlayermedia.com/
Buy Perry's book, FAIK: https://www.thisbookisfaik.com/
Listen to the FAIK Files Podcast: https://thecyberwire.com/podcasts/the-faik-files
Subscribe to Perry's YouTube channel, The FAIK Files: https://www.youtube.com/@theFAIKfiles

=========================
Connect with 2 Cyber Chicks:

LinkedIn: 2 Cyber Chicks Podcast
Email us: 2CyberChicks@gmail.com

Jax Scott, Founder, @OutpostGray
- Jax on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/iamjax
- YouTube: Outpost Gray
- Twitter/X: @outpostgray
- Website: iamjax.me

Erika McDuffie, Managing Principal, Coalfire Systems
- Erika on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-mcduffie-767394bb

#2cyberchicks

=========================
Learn more about our Sponsor, @ThreatLocker

Allow what you need, block everything else... Including ransomware. Zero trust Endpoint Protection Platform from ThreatLocker. Learn more at https://threatlocker.com/2cyberchicks.
=========================
All the ways to connect with @SimplyCyber
https://SimplyCyber.io/Socials
=========================