Dana Windsor
I come from a background in criminology and admittedly, cybersecurity never crossed my mind as a potential career path. It wasn't until my final year of post grad study that I delved into the world of scams and thankfully after, Helix Security took a chance on me as an Associate Security Consultant. Here I am two years later at Bastion Security, still passionate about the world of scams, how technology can be used to manipulate and exploit others, and used for a purpose other than it was originally intended for.
In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, playing squash, and reading.
Session
When it comes to cybersecurity, sometimes the thing that people forget is that a solution or an account is only as secure as the individuals who are authorised to access it. By targeting the human element, an individual does not have to try break through firewalls or defense mechanisms or access accounts. All they need to play to is the person that takes the time to respond - to elicit a reaction strong enough to make that person think that what they are doing is for their benefit or required.
The best way to do that, is by targeting one's emotions. Let's talk about some of the ways this can be successful using technology, focusing on Advance-Fee Fraud, Romance Scams, and Phishing Attacks.