8th Layer Insights

Perry Carpenter | N2K Networks

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Get ready for a deep dive into what cybersecurity professionals often refer to as the "8th Layer" of security: HUMANS. Welcome to 8th Layer Insights (8Li). This podcast is a multidisciplinary exploration into how the complexities of human nature affect security and risk. Author, security researcher, and behavior science enthusiast Perry Carpenter taps experts for their insights and illumination. Topics include cybersecurity, psychology, behavior science, communication, leadership, and more.

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  • Cognitive Heists series #7: The Trojan GiftSep 29, 2025 · 11 min
  • Cognitive Heist series #6: The ShillSep 6, 2025 · 9 min
  • Cognitive Heist series #5: The Long ConAug 11, 2025 · 11 min
  • Cognitive Heist series #4: The Ghost - Panic, Urgency, and the Speed of DeceptionAug 3, 2025 · 12 min
  • Cognitive Heists series #3: The Call Is Coming from Inside Your MindJul 25, 2025 · 12 min
  • Cognitive Heist series #2: The Bait ManJul 17, 2025 · 14 min
  • Cognitive Heists series #1: The Insider -- Trust by Proximity, not ProofJul 11, 2025 · 13 min
  • Narrative Armor: Why Some Stories Become Immune to the TruthJun 28, 2025 · 11 min
  • Repeat Until RealJun 24, 2025 · 13 min
  • Truth Hurts. So We Lie.Jun 12, 2025 · 17 min

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