In recent weeks, I have been sharing some information about social engineering and elicitation. I introduced the idea that you might be a target of business intelligence… Read more “Take the First Step to Counter Elicitation Attempts”
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Don't Be a Target for Business Intelligence Collectors
Recently, I have been sharing some articles about social engineering and elicitation. I thought I would continue that by sharing some ideas on avoiding being a target… Read more “Don't Be a Target for Business Intelligence Collectors”
Counter-Elicitation: Interrupt Their Process
I am continuing my look into countering elicitation and social engineering. Recently, I shared a few lessons from the crew of Star Trek’s Starship Enterprise. Today, I… Read more “Counter-Elicitation: Interrupt Their Process”
Using Intelligent Communication to Mitigate Insider Threat
Even prior to Sun Tzu penned his “Art of War,” nations and their armies have been using counterintelligence methods to defend themselves from both outside and inside… Read more “Using Intelligent Communication to Mitigate Insider Threat”
How to Supervise Communication
I often cite statistics that show communication skills are among the top skills employers are looking for in new employees. Another important statistic I have mentioned is… Read more “How to Supervise Communication”
Three Ideas for Becoming a Better Communicator in 2017
It’s a new year and a great time to commit to becoming a better communicator. This article is a sample of the exclusive content I provide each… Read more “Three Ideas for Becoming a Better Communicator in 2017”
Countering Social Engineering: Another Lesson from Star Trek
Last week, we began looking at what we can learn about countering social engineering and elicitation from Star Trek. We based our learning on a scene from Star… Read more “Countering Social Engineering: Another Lesson from Star Trek”
Most Good Communication is Elicitation and Persuasion
I just started reading Robert Cialdini’s new book, Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade. This book has been on my “to read” list since receiving pre-publication… Read more “Most Good Communication is Elicitation and Persuasion”
What Star Trek Can Teach About Countering Social Engineering
Have you ever seen the old Star Trek movie, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. While I’m not a really huge fan of Star Trek, I do like… Read more “What Star Trek Can Teach About Countering Social Engineering”
Four Ways to Improve Your Communication
Most people in the world have at least one characteristic in common. They do not communicate well. Good communication skills do not appear to be very common. … Read more “Four Ways to Improve Your Communication”