Ep. 271 - Security Awareness Series - Advocating for Non-Adversarial Security with Kimberly Sims

Ep. 271 - Security Awareness Series - Advocating for Non-Adversarial Security with Kimberly Sims

Author: Social-Engineer, LLC August 19, 2024 Duration: 30:10

Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by Kimberly Sims. Kimberly is the Deputy CISO, Director of Cyber Operations and Cloud Security for American Century Investments. Kimberly has over 17 years' experience in the Financial Services sector. Prior to joining American Century, Kimberly ran the Information Security Program for the second-largest capital market's desk in the world, responsible for securing systems that process a trillion-dollar debt portfolio.

 

Kimberly is an advisory member, and IT lead for the Charter for Veterans, a non-profit organization assisting recovering combat wounded veterans. She is an advocate for mentorship and coaching across the security industry and participates in several industry groups. [Aug 19, 2024]

 

00:00 - Intro

00:22 - Intro Links:

-          Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/

-          Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/

-          Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/

-          Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/

-          Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb

-          CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/

-          innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/                                               

03:01 - Kimberly Sims Intro

03:49 - Inspired by a Book

05:32 - Making a Giant Leap!

06:59 - Biggest Mistakes

09:14 - Lessons Learned

11:07 - Security Ambassador

13:23 - Overcoming the Fear

15:20 - Executive Order

17:06 - People, Process, Technology

18:38 - Back to Basics

20:11 - Resiliency Programs

23:14 - The Take Home

24:47 - Jump In!

25:46 - Book Recommendations

-          Blink - Malcolm Gladwell

-          Pitch Perfect - Bill McGowan

-          Permission to Screw Up - Kristen Hadeed

27:49 - Mentors

29:12 - Find Kimberly Sims online

-          LinkedIn: in/kimberly-sims-733510/

29:26 - Wrap Up & Outro

-          www.social-engineer.com

-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org


At its core, The Social-Engineer Podcast examines the most complex system in any security equation: people. Hosted by the team at Social-Engineer, LLC, this series digs into the psychology, communication patterns, and inherent vulnerabilities that shape human interaction. Each episode moves beyond dry technical analysis to explore real-world stories and expert conversations that reveal how social engineers operate-the subtle cues, the persuasive language, and the manipulation of trust that can lead to a security breach. You’ll hear discussions that sit at the fascinating intersection of behavioral science and modern technology, dissecting everything from phishing attempts and pretexting to the non-verbal tells that can give us away. This isn't just about warning against threats; it's a deep dive into understanding why we make the decisions we do, both online and off. By unpacking the mechanics of influence and connection, the podcast provides listeners with a clearer lens to see their own daily interactions, ultimately fostering a more critical and aware mindset. Tune in for a thought-provoking blend of research and practical insight that makes the art of human hacking both comprehensible and compelling.
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