Explore social engineering techniques and protective measures in this 47-minute conference talk from NDC Conferences. Delve into the world of manipulation tactics used by attackers to exploit human vulnerabilities and gain unauthorized access to critical systems. Learn about pre-texting, elicitation, and body language as tools for deception. Examine real-world examples from notorious figures like Kevin Mitnick, Frank Abagnale, and Charles Ponzi. Discover common attacks, information gathering methods, and questioning techniques used by social engineers. Understand manipulation strategies involving fear, guilt, and the "foot in the door" technique. Gain valuable insights into personal and corporate mitigation techniques to safeguard against social engineering threats.