Chris Hadnagy

Chris Hadnagy is a cybersecurity expert specializing in social engineering—understanding how people can be manipulated or deceived online or in person. He helps organizations protect themselves by teaching how attackers exploit human behaviors, and he develops tactics for social engineering testing and security awareness. Through his books, training, and consulting, Hadnagy promotes ethical hacking practices to improve security defenses by understanding the psychology behind deception. His work emphasizes the importance of awareness and training to prevent security breaches caused by manipulation rather than technical vulnerabilities.