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Turning Sheep Into Wolves: How Brian Brushwood Teaches Humans to Defeat Scams

This episode originally aired in collaboration with Simply Cyber and is re-released here as part of The Cybersecurity Mentors Podcast archives. ________________________________________ Magician, podcaster, and professional con expert Brian Brushwood joins The Cybersecurity Mentors Podcast to break down how scammers really think and why traditional security awareness training is failing. In this episode, we explore the coming “Scampocalypse”, where AI-powered deception collides with human psychology. Brian explains how magic, social engineering, and deceptive role play can transform people from passive “sheep” into active defenders who recognize and stop scams in real time. In this conversation, you’ll learn: • Why most security awareness training doesn’t work • How scammers exploit human shortcuts and trust • What magicians understand about deception that security teams often miss • How role play and experiential learning can create stronger human defenses • Why it’s time to stop training “sheep” and start raising “wolves” ________________________________________ Guest Links • Brian Brushwood (LinkedIn):   / brian-brushwood   • Modern Rogue (YouTube):    / @modernrogue   • Modern Rogue (Instagram):   / modernrogueshow   • ScamStuff: https://www.scamstuff.com • World’s Greatest Con Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xZYIEw... ________________________________________ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Social Engineering and Magic 03:02 The Role of Deception in Cybersecurity 05:53 AI-Powered Scams and Human Vulnerability 08:57 System One vs. System Two Training 12:03 Gamifying Security Awareness 15:12 Learning by Getting “Got” 22:27 Identifying Human Weak Points 24:35 From Sheep to Active Defenders 26:26 HR and Security Awareness 29:34 Learning from Past Disasters 33:35 Shifting from Defense to Offense 37:39 Making Social Engineering Accessible 42:02 Famous Cons and Their Lessons ________________________________________ Connect With The Cybersecurity Mentors Podcast • Join Our Community on Skool Connect with other aspiring and experienced cybersecurity professionals, continue the conversation beyond the podcast. Link: https://www.skool.com/the-cybersecuri... ________________________________________ Thank You to Our Sponsors A special thank you to ‪@ACILearning‬ for supporting season 5 of The Cybersecurity Mentors Podcast. ACI Learning provides hands-on IT and cybersecurity training designed to help professionals build real-world skills and advance their careers. Learn more at: https://acilearning.com ________________________________________