Episode 69 — Phishing and Social Engineering Countermeasures
Technology can fail, but awareness turns people into active defenders. This episode focuses on phishing and social engineering—the most persistent causes of compromise. You’ll learn how attackers exploit trust, authority, and urgency to manipulate users into revealing credentials or executing malicious actions. The conversation explains different forms of phishing, from mass campaigns to highly targeted spear phishing and business email compromise, illustrating how simple deception often bypasses complex defenses.
Listeners will then explore countermeasures that make these attacks less effective. We cover simulated phishing programs, multifactor authentication, and security awareness campaigns that build real behavioral change. The episode also emphasizes technical defenses—SPF, DKIM, and DMARC—that verify message authenticity before it reaches the inbox. By combining education with enforcement, organizations create a culture of skepticism that protects both data and reputation. This practical mix of human and technical strategy mirrors what the GSEC exam tests—and what every security professional practices daily. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
