Beyond the Code: The Human Side of Cybersecurity and Social Engineering | A Conversation with Aunshul Rege | Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast With Sean Martin

Guest: Aunshul Rege, Director at The CARE Lab at Temple University [@TU_CARE]

On Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/aunshul-rege-26526b59/

On Twitter | https://twitter.com/Prof_Rege

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Host: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]

On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/sean-martin
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Episode Notes

Welcome to a riveting new episode of the Redefining Cybersecurity Podcast, hosted by Sean Martin! Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of social engineering and the crucial role of education in understanding cybersecurity. Join us in this engaging conversation with Aunshul Rege from Temple University, who does amazing work in helping students comprehend the importance of cybersecurity and how social engineering plays a vital part in it.

Imagine a world where computer science students and liberal arts students come together to tackle cybersecurity challenges from different angles. Aunshul Rege is an associate professor at the Department of Criminal Justice at Temple University, who has a unique journey starting as a software engineer and eventually realizing that computer science wasn't enough to answer the who, why, and how of cyber attacks. Her passion for understanding human behavior, sociology, and cybersecurity led her to explore the liberal arts side of cybersecurity.

In this episode, Aunshul talks about her innovative teaching methods, where she pushes her students to collaborate across disciplines and explore the importance of social engineering in cyber attacks. From shoulder surfing activities to discussing ethics and multidisciplinary teamwork, her students learn to appreciate the different skill sets and perspectives they bring to the table.

But it's not just about the technical aspect of cybersecurity. Aunshul's approach to teaching focuses on building students' understanding of human behavior and psychology in cyber attacks, emphasizing the value of social engineering in both the attack and defense aspects of cybersecurity.

As you listen to this fascinating conversation, you'll discover the powerful impact of merging computer science and liberal arts perspectives, the importance of ethics in cybersecurity, and how Aunshul's unique teaching methods help students appreciate their role in the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity.

So, get ready to be inspired by Aunshul's story and her innovative approach to cybersecurity education. You won't want to miss this captivating episode that challenges our understanding of cybersecurity and the critical role of social engineering in it. And don't forget to share this episode, subscribe to the podcast, and join us for more insightful conversations on Redefining Cybersecurity.

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Resources

The CARE Lab: https://sites.temple.edu/care/

Summer Social Engineering Event: https://sites.temple.edu/socialengineering/

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