The Art of Deception: AI-Powered Social Engineering & the Education Sector

Cybersecurity for Educators Series

Originally Aired: November 7, 2024

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AI technologies like large language models and deepfakes are revolutionizing social engineering attacks as they become increasingly sophisticated, making these attacks more convincing and harder to detect. This webinar will explore how these advancements are reshaping cybercriminals’ strategies and the imperative for security leaders in the education sector to adapt their cybersecurity awareness training accordingly. 

What you will learn:

  • How AI-powered techniques fit seamlessly in the social engineering lifecycle
  • Why education institutions are uniquely well-suited to address this threat
  • Effective training strategies rely on engagement, personalization, and positive accountability

Sign up today and stay ahead of cyberthreats with the knowledge and resources to keep your students, faculty and staff safe online.

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About the Speaker

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Matt Lindley

Matt Lindley is the Chief Product & Technology Officer of NINJIO Cybersecurity Awareness Training and has extensive experience in the cybersecurity space. Previously, Matt was the CEO and Principal Consultant of REIN Cybersecurity which focused on Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC). Matt has also served as the Director of Security Services at Cal Net Technology Group and the virtual CIO at Convergence Networks. He has held many other leadership positions in the industry, and he's an authority on IT, security, GRC, and operational maturity.

Can't make it to the live event? Register and you will receive a recording the day after the event.