S3 – Episode 003 – Alethe-Al Weapon with Alethe Denis

S3 – Episode 003 – Alethe-Al Weapon with Alethe Denis

Author: Jason Popillion and Kevin Pentecost May 11, 2024 Duration: 2:04:18

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:

In this episode, we sit down with Sr. Security Consultant and Red Teamer, Alethe Denis. Alethe is a social engineer who excels in the art of human hacking.

Alethe Denis is a Senior Security Consultant on the Red Team at Bishop Fox, an offensive cyber security company that helps clients protect their assets and data. She holds the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification and has multiple awards and publications in the field of social engineering and cybersecurity.

Pursuing her passion for hacking she joined the cyber security industry after winning the prestigious DEF CON Social Engineering Capture the Flag competition in 2019 and receiving a coveted DEF CON Black Badge. Since then, she has been a leading social engineering expert and cybersecurity ally for companies around the globe, specializing in red team attack emulative social engineering. She is also a board member of DEF CON Groups and a member of InfraGard, a partnership between the FBI and the private sector.

We get into some of her amazing stories in this episode so snap on that chin strap. We're going to have some fun!!

Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as the Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.

 

CITATIONS:

HOW TO FIND ALETHE

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alethe/

Twitter:

https://twitter.com/AletheDenis

Bishop Fox:

https://bishopfox.com/authors/alethe-denis

We are Tech Women Interview:

https://wearetechwomen.com/inspirational-woman-alethe-denis-senior-security-consultant/

 

Social Engineering Links:

https://www.se.community/

https://linktr.ee/sec_defcon

DEFCON:

https://defcon.org/

Black Badge Hall of Fame & More on the Black Badge:

https://defcon.org/html/links/dc-black-badge.html

https://defcon.org/html/links/dc-bb-policy.html


Ever feel like the world of cybersecurity is explained in a language only experts understand? That's exactly why Cyber Distortion Podcast Series exists. Hosts Jason Popillion and Kevin Pentecost, both seasoned professionals who hold top certifications like the CISSP, cut through the jargon and distortion to talk about digital safety in clear, practical terms. Each episode feels like a conversation with two colleagues who have been in the trenches-Jason as a CIO/CTO and Kevin as an Information Security Manager-and who genuinely want you to walk away with something useful. You won't just hear abstract theories; you'll get actionable advice that applies whether you're protecting your personal data or responsible for an entire organization's security posture. This podcast demystifies the concepts that matter now, from everyday online habits to broader organizational strategies, making crucial knowledge accessible without oversimplifying the real challenges. Tune in for straightforward discussions that equip you with the understanding to navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape with more confidence.
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