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Bringing a unique level of experience and scientific validation to her work, Dr. Abbie Maroño is both a scientist and a practitioner in the field of human behavior. The United States Department of State has recognized her international acclaim and record of extraordinary achievements, placing her in the top 1% of her field.

Underscoring her recognized expertise, Dr. Abbie has been invited to provide specialized behavior analysis training for elite units such as the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. This prestigious group includes agents from the US Secret Service, FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and local law enforcement agencies.

Having completed her PhD in Psychology, Dr. Abbie became a Professor of Psychology by the age of 23. She is now the Director of Education at Social-Engineer, LLC, and specializes in behavior analysis. A regular contributor to Forbes and Apple News, Abbie has also been featured in WIRED and Forbes Breaking News.

She is an active member of several internationally recognized research groups and was awarded Reviewer of the Year in 2020 for her significant contribution to the academic community. Additionally, she is an author, expert consultant, coach, and a TEDx speaker.

Shelby Dacko is a Human Risk Analyst at Social-Engineer, LLC. During her career as a professional visher and open-source intelligence (OSINT) investigator she has conducted over 20,000 vishing calls. As a Certified Ethical Social Engineer, Shelby is involved with various social engineering engagements and is a sought after speaker at Infosec conferences.

As a professional visher and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) investigator, Josten is fascinated by human behavior. His speeches focus on motivation for improvement and on the psychology involved.

As the foremost expert on the art, science, and psychology of social engineering, Chris founded Social-Engineer, LLC after recognizing the need to test, educate, and train users on the tactics of malicious attackers. He is the author of five books on the subject, a keynote speaker, trainer, and academic professor at University of Arizona – a NSA Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (CAE-CO). Chris also serves as CEO of The Innocent Lives Foundation, an international 501(c)(3) that assists law enforcement in stopping crimes against children.