Human Firewalls: Social Engineering in Mainframe Security

About this episode

This episode explores the impact of social engineering on mainframe security and the importance of human awareness in cybersecurity.

Even the most advanced systems can be undone by a single human misstep. In this episode of the z/Action Podcast, we explore how social engineering exploits human behavior and how awareness, culture, and continuous education can help protect mission-critical environments like IBM Z. Joining us is Niall Ashley, an IBM Champion and security professional passionate about raising awareness of the human side of cybersecurity. Together, we discuss real-world examples, the psychology behind social en...

People in this episode

Guest: Niall Ashley

Topics covered

• social engineering
• cybersecurity
• human behavior
• mainframe security
• awareness
• education

Keywords

• social engineering
• cybersecurity
• IBM Z
• human behavior
• security awareness
• mainframe security

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: IBM, IBM Z, LinuxONE, IBM Champion

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