Christopher Hadnagy: The Global Voice of Human Security and Behavioral Intelligence
Your People are Your Perimeter.
When technical defenses fail, behavioral intelligence is your last line of defense. Chris Hadnagy helps global leaders secure the human element through elite adversarial training and science-based defense.
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For Corporate Security
Adversarial simulations and training to protect your bottom line.
For Professionals
Master the science of social engineering through books and podcasts.
Human Hacking: Choose Your Path
Adversarial simulations and security awareness training for corporations. Protect your organization from social engineering at scale.
Keynotes and workshops for sales and leadership teams. Leverage the science of influence ethically.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Christopher Hadnagy?
Christopher Hadnagy (Chris Hadnagy) is a globally recognized social engineering expert, author of Social Engineering: The Science of Human Hacking, keynote speaker, and expert witness. He is the founder of Social-Engineer, LLC and The Innocent Lives Foundation, and is known professionally as The Human Hacker. Research shows that up to 90% of security breaches involve human error (IBM Security, Verizon DBIR)—Christopher Hadnagy’s work helps organizations defend the human perimeter. Read Christopher Hadnagy’s biography for more.
What is social engineering?
Social engineering is the psychological manipulation of people to divulge confidential information or perform actions that compromise security. It exploits human trust rather than technical vulnerabilities. Christopher Hadnagy authored the first professional framework and teaches organizations to defend through human-centric training.
How do I book Christopher Hadnagy for a keynote?
Visit the Contact page to inquire about keynote speaking, corporate training, or media appearances. Christopher Hadnagy speaks at cybersecurity conferences, corporate events, and government institutions worldwide.
Is Christopher Hadnagy available as an expert witness?
Yes. Christopher Hadnagy provides expert witness testimony in cases involving social engineering, human hacking, phishing, and behavioral intelligence. See the Expert Witness page for details.
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