Ep. 313 - Security Awareness Series - The Importance of Securing Virtual Events With Trent Waterhouse

Ep. 313 - Security Awareness Series - The Importance of Securing Virtual Events With Trent Waterhouse

Author: Social-Engineer, LLC July 21, 2025 Duration: 27:56

Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by Trent Waterhouse. Trent is the CMO of GlobalMeet, a leading virtual event technology company with a scalable, flexible, and secure hybrid event streaming platform built and supported by experienced event experts. Trent has a proven track record of driving growth and innovation with 35 years of expertise leveraging a field sales marketing model that aligns sales, marketing, and R&D to think like a customer, act like a partner, and measure success through customer satisfaction and net promoters. Built for growth, Trent's unique blend of technology understanding and B2B marketing skills have been proven to help companies grow revenue profitably, improve customer experiences, build new partnerships, and expand opportunity pipelines. [July 21, 2025]

 

00:00 - Intro

00:50 - 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/                                               

02:30 - Trent Waterhouse Intro

03:11 - Starting Out Pre-Video

04:53 - A Brave New World

08:07 - Going Public

10:21 - Rise of the DeepFakes

13:03 - Video Watermarking

15:23 - A Simple Warning Will Do

19:11 - Staying Up to Date

21:22 - Insider Threat

23:42 - Find Trent Waterhouse Online   

-          Website: https://www.globalmeet.com/

-          Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globalmeet/

-          LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trentonwaterhouse/

24:44 - Book Recommendations

-          Pattern Breakers - Mike Maples, Jr, Peter Ziebelman

27:16 - 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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