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We offer social engineering education and resources, as well specialized managed services that identify risk & assess vulnerability within your company's human network
06/09/2026
Social engineering is a human discipline, not just a security discipline.
In her conversation on Authentically Cyber with Kathy Chambers, Rosa Rowles shares how her journey from hospitality into social engineering shaped the way she approaches people, communication, confidence, and preparation.
She talks about:
• Navigating the field as an introvert
• Overcoming imposter syndrome
• Building confidence through experience
• Preparing for social engineering engagements
• Using communication skills in both professional and personal settings
What makes this conversation powerful is that it shows social engineering beyond the attack path.
It is about understanding people.
Building trust.
Reading context.
Preparing with intention.
And learning how to show up with confidence, even when the situation feels uncomfortable.
The episode is live on YouTube, and Kathy is encouraging people to join the conversation in the comments.
Watch the episode and leave Rosa a comment there.
Every security decision begins with a human.
06/04/2026
The strongest defense against social engineering is not faster reactions.
It’s better habits.
Most attacks rely on people reacting before they pause.
A request feels urgent.
A name feels familiar.
A process feels routine.
A decision feels harmless.
That’s where risk shows up.
Stronger defense starts with simple habits:
• Pause before reacting
• Verify through a second channel
• Treat familiarity with caution
• Normalize slowing things down
• Focus on decision-making, not just detection
Awareness matters, but response habits are what help people make better decisions when the situation feels real.
“Scammers thrive when you react without thinking.”
The technology behind social engineering may be evolving quickly…
…but the emotional triggers behind these attacks remain deeply human.
Trust. Urgency. Fear. Pressure.
That’s why understanding human behavior continues to play such an important role in modern cybersecurity conversations.
In this quick insight, Dr. Abbie Maroño explains how emotional influence impacts decision-making under pressure.
05/13/2026
BSides Tampa is this Saturday!
Catch Rosa Rowles at 2:00 PM for her session:
The Voice of Deception: How Vishing Exploits Human Emotion
Vishing works because it targets trust, urgency, and emotion—not just technology.
Rosa will break down how attackers use voice-based manipulation to influence decisions and extract sensitive information.
Saturday, May 16
2:00 PM
BSides Tampa | Tampa, FL
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