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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.
The Costume of Truth: Why We Trust the Logo, the Lab Coat, and the Lanyard
8th Layer Insights
13 minutes
5 months ago
The Costume of Truth: Why We Trust the Logo, the Lab Coat, and the Lanyard
Not all deception hides in the shadows. Some of it walks right in — wearing a badge, a clipboard, or a lab coat.
In the latest issue of Deceptive Minds, I explore one of the most powerful tools in the scammer’s playbook: credibility theater — the subtle art of looking legitimate enough to bypass your skepticism.
Inside this issue:
🎭 Why we trust uniforms, logos, and titles more than facts
🧠 The psychology behind “surface-level trust”
📜 Historical scams that used nothing but confidence and costumes
🔍 How social engineers, phishers, and marketers use the same tricks today
🛡️ And how to train your brain (and your team) to see through the performance
Because sometimes, the most dangerous deception doesn’t sneak past you — it gets waved through the front door.
🧠 Join 4,000+ others exploring how deception works — and what to do about it.
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— Perry
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8th Layer Insights
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.
