What is Social Engineering? And why you should be concerned? Interview with JJ from SoSafe

Joining us on deck this week on the Goodship SS Tomorrow is JJ from SoSafe

In this episode, Dave and JJ discuss the evolving landscape of cybersecurity as we approach the midpoint of 2025 and the end of the financial year here in Australia. JJ shares insights from her extensive experience in the field, emphasising the importance of human behaviour in cybersecurity and the need for organisations to foster a culture of security awareness. They explore the current state of cyber threats, particularly the rise of AI-driven attacks and social engineering tactics. JJ provides practical tips for improving cyber hygiene and envisions a future where cybersecurity is recognised as a vital life skill.

Keywords

cybersecurity, human error, social engineering, AI threats, SoSafe, cyber hygiene, online safety, digital resilience, security awareness, future of cybersecurity

Takeaways

JJ has dedicated 25 years to bridging the divide between people and technology.

SoSafe aims to create a culture of security awareness among organisations.

Cyber threats are increasingly sophisticated, especially with AI.

Everyone is a target for cyberattacks, regardless of their background.

Fear can lead individuals to fall for scams, even when they know better.

Two-factor authentication is a crucial step for online security.

Cyber safety should be viewed as a life skill, not just a workplace issue.

Misinformation online is becoming more prevalent and harder to detect.

Password management tools are essential for maintaining security.

Always verify the source of incoming communications before responding.