Social Engineering and Data Privacy with Tom Eston

In this episode Andy welcomes Tom Eston, host of the Shared Security Podcast. Tom delves into the complexities of social engineering, data collection, and privacy in the digital age. The conversation also covers the pivotal role of AI and deepfake technology in enhancing the sophistication of these attacks and the potential implications for personal and national security.
Plus, they'll discuss whether the government needs to step in and regulate how much data big tech companies can collect on us. Basically, it's gonna be an eye-opening episode you won't want to miss!
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00:00 Meet Tom Eston: Cybersecurity Expert and Podcast Host
00:52 The Evolution of Podcasting
02:21 Diving Deep into Social Engineering: Definitions and Examples
06:19 The Role of Social Media in Social Engineering
10:36 AI and Deepfakes: The New Frontier of Cyber Threats
22:33 Navigating the Minefield of Online Data Collection
26:04 The Art of Red Teaming
34:42 The Future of Online Data Collection and Social Engineering
37:31 Where to Find Tom Esten and Closing Thoughts