Human Hacking, Social Engineering, & Offensive Security

Chris Hadnagy
Chris Hadnagy is a world-renowned expert in social engineering and cybersecurity, with over 16 years of experience uncovering the human element behind some of the most sophisticated security breaches. As the President and CEO of Social-Engineer, Inc., Chris has dedicated his career to understanding how attackers exploit human vulnerabilities to gain access to sensitive information—and empowering organizations to prevent it.

An accomplished author, Chris has penned several landmark books in the field, including Social-Engineering: The Art of Human Hacking, Unmasking the Social Engineer: The Human Element of Security, Phishing Dark Waters, and Social Engineering: The Science of Human Hacking. These works have cemented his reputation as a thought leader and innovator in the art and science of human manipulation.

Chris is an Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) and Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP). He has also earned an “Expert Level” certification in microexpressions from Dr. Paul Ekman’s renowned training programs, enabling him to master the subtleties of non-verbal communication. Drawing on this expertise, Chris has trained countless professionals to decode and counteract manipulative tactics.

Through Social-Engineer, Inc., Chris offers groundbreaking social engineering training and penetration testing services. His unique approach involves dissecting real-world attacks—such as those targeting Sony, HB Gary, Lockheed Martin, and Target—to help companies identify vulnerabilities, strengthen defenses, and cultivate a culture of security awareness.

Chris is also the creator of The Social-Engineer Podcast and the SEORG Newsletter, two of the most influential resources in cybersecurity. Widely regarded as essential tools for Fortune 500 companies and security professionals, they provide actionable insights into the evolving landscape of social engineering and human-based attacks.

With a passion for education, innovation, and empowering organizations to outsmart attackers, Chris Hadnagy continues to set the standard in the ever-critical domain of social engineering and human-focused security.