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Layer 8 Podcast

Layer 8 Conference
Social Engineering
OSINT
Open Source Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Penetration Testing
Open-Source Intelligence
Layer 8 Conference
Law Enforcement
Phishing Simulations
Security Awareness Training
Physical Penetration Testing
Trace Labs
Red Teaming
Operational Security
OSINT Techniques
Trust In Security Teams
Phishing Attacks
Social Links
OSINT Training
Privacy

Welcome to the Layer 8 Podcast season 5! This season we’ll have conversations with social engineers and OSINT investigators who will tell their stories. We hope you enjoy them.

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Dr. Abbie Maroño is a behavioral scientist and the Director of Education for Social Engineer, LLC. She frequently consults on body language, non-verbals and public speaking, all using data backed by science. She is a frequent contributor on Court TV ... more

John Bejakovic is a business copywriter who writes a daily newsletter at bejakovic.com, an online journal and wrote a book about influence techniques that he has learned. He acknowledges the work of Robert Cialdini and then builds on Cialdini's work.... more

The Layer 8 Conference will have a full scope social engineering capture the flag (CTF) competition this year. This is an event that has been created by John Costa and Jordan Saleh. In this episode, we hear from John and Jordan about their experience... more

Brett Redman, the Chief Operating Officer of OSINT Industries returns to the Layer 8 Podcast. He talks a bit about platform and training opportunities available through his company. We also talked about the role that AI plays in OSINT investigations.... more

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Recent Guests

John Bejakovic
Author and educator on influence, copywriting, and social engineering
Author of The 10 Commandments of Con Men, Pickup Artists, Magicians, and Others
Episode: Episode 147: John Bejakovic
Brett Redman
Chief Operating Officer, OSINT Industries
OSINT Industries
Episode: Episode 145: Brett Redman of OSINT Industries
Lisette Abercrombie
OSINT specialist with Dutch police background; co-founder of Osint Curious
MyOSINT Training; Osint Curious Project
Episode: Episode 143: OSINT Keynote, Training and Mistakes!
Brian Harris
Covert Access Team founder and trainer, expert in covert entry and physical security testing
Covert Access Team
Episode: Episode 142: Learning Covert Entry with Brian Harris
Carter Zupancich
HRM architect at Doppel, specializes in social engineering simulations using AI
Doppel
Episode: Episode 141: Carter Zupancich - Vishing with AI
Jennifer Shannon
Senior Security Consultant at Secure Ideas
Secure Ideas
Episode: Episode 140: Jennifer Shannon & Kevin Tackett - Secure Ideas
Kevin Tackett
Founder of Secure Ideas
Secure Ideas
Episode: Episode 140: Jennifer Shannon & Kevin Tackett - Secure Ideas
Mathieu Gaucheler
Senior Subject Matter Expert at Maltego who does trainings, demos, and conference/webinar presentations
Maltego
Episode: Episode 139: Mathieu Gaucheler of Maltego
Christina Lekati
Keynote Speaker at Layer 8 Conference; Social Engineering Specialist at Cyber Risk; Black Hat instructor
Cyber Risk / Layer 8 Conference
Episode: Episode 138: Layer 8 Keynote Speaker Christina Lekati

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Patrick
Host of Layer 8 Podcast

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 145: Brett Redman of OSINT Industries
Q: How should someone get started in OSINT?
Redman emphasizes joining communities, connecting with mentors, understanding data provenance, and building a solid foundational skillset before diving into tools and advanced techniques.
Episode 145: Brett Redman of OSINT Industries
Q: What types of training does OSINT Industries offer?
OSINT Industries offers basic and advanced OSINT training, plus specialized training through a charity partner (ICAC) and journalist training, with some programs delivered at cost for public-sector beneficiaries.
Episode 145: Brett Redman of OSINT Industries
Q: What is Osmosis, and what is the OSC certification?
Osmosis is described as a major OSINT community with an OSC certification that signifies foundational OSINT knowledge and a commitment to ongoing learning and community involvement.
Episode 145: Brett Redman of OSINT Industries
Q: Who is OSINT Industries for?
The platform is designed for a broad audience, including individuals doing investigations remotely, private investigators, and government entities, not limited to law enforcement or those with large budgets.
Episode 145: Brett Redman of OSINT Industries
Q: What are some of the duties that you do as COO at OSINT Industries?
Redman explains that OSINT Industries focuses on scalable, ethical OSINT with enterprise-grade access, aiming to deliver real-time, live intelligence with a broad market—from private investigators to government security services—while maintaining compliance and strong data governance.

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