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A review by johnbreeden
Unmasking the Social Engineer: The Human Element of Security by Christopher Hadnagy
3.0
Be Aware: This is not a good choice to do as an Audiobook
I would rate this: 3.8/5 - when audiobook issues are taken out of the equation.
Okay, that's out of the way. Overall, the information seems to be good and well researched. It is very much a textbook study in the non-verbal modes of expression people use and how those modes can be used by a social engineer to both read and influence others.
The biggest hurdle - and why it's not a candidate for Audiobook - is that several examples given directly reference images that are inaccessible for the listener. I think the points are valid, but I was not in a position to get a copy of the original text and reference the images while driving/reading.
I do appreciate the consistent references to further research and articles that would give more explanation and a deeper understanding of topics of interest.
I would rate this: 3.8/5 - when audiobook issues are taken out of the equation.
Okay, that's out of the way. Overall, the information seems to be good and well researched. It is very much a textbook study in the non-verbal modes of expression people use and how those modes can be used by a social engineer to both read and influence others.
The biggest hurdle - and why it's not a candidate for Audiobook - is that several examples given directly reference images that are inaccessible for the listener. I think the points are valid, but I was not in a position to get a copy of the original text and reference the images while driving/reading.
I do appreciate the consistent references to further research and articles that would give more explanation and a deeper understanding of topics of interest.