Think Like an Attacker: How Cybercriminals Target Executives and Employees

Cybercriminals have always targeted people, yet many organizations still believe the right tools, certifications and frameworks are enough to reduce their risk.

In reality, attackers think differently. Operating outside traditional controls and at a speed and scale that outpaces internal processes, they exploit the most consistent vulnerability: human behavior. Using tactics like social engineering and AI-driven impersonation, they target executives and employees in everyday decision-making moments.
This session explores how these attacks actually unfold, why well-designed programs still leave gaps and what organizations can do to better align security, processes and behavior in today’s evolving threat landscape, and how leaders can apply an attacker’s mindset to better anticipate and reduce risk.