ISTA 263 Social Theory L. Kessler by Lillie Kessler

Social Learning Theory in Cyber Intelligence

lilliekessler — 2025-10-19 09:15:56 UTC

Opening Credit from Person of Interest

Nolan, J. (Creator). (2011–2016). Person of Interest [TV series]. Bad Robot Productions; Kilter Films; Warner Bros. Television.

Intelligence agencies use social learning principles in counterintelligence and influence campaigns.

Social Engineering Podcast

lilliekessler — 2025-10-19 09:15:56 UTC

Rachel Tobac is a social engineer. In this episode we hear how she got started doing this and a few stories of how she hacked people and places using her voice and charm.

Rhysider, J. (Host). (2024, April 2). Rachel (No. 144) [Audio podcast episode]. In Darknet Diaries. Darknet Diaries. https://darknetdiaries.com/episode/144/

Ted Talk

lilliekessler — 2025-10-19 09:15:56 UTC

Prasad Sawant in his very interesting talk inspires audiences and educates them to be safe on the digital platforms.

Sawant, P. (2022, February). Social engineering: The art of hacking humans [TEDx Talk]. TEDxElproIntlSchool. TED Conferences. https://www.ted.com/talks/prasad_sawant_social_engineering_the_art_of_hacking_humans

Funny take #1

lilliekessler — 2025-10-19 09:15:56 UTC

This is how children grow up and learn new skills. They do what they see. This also is how children learn about consequences.

Funny Take #2

lilliekessler — 2025-10-19 09:15:56 UTC

I love this meme, it reminds me of the skills I use at my job. I have to use observational skills to perform my tasks.

Social Learning Study

lilliekessler — 2025-10-19 09:15:56 UTC

Bandura, A. (2023). Editorial: Past, present and future contributions from the social cognitive theory. Frontiers in Psychology, 14, Article 10442055.

Editorial: Past, present and future contributions from the social cognitive theory (Albert Bandura) - PMC

Military Social Learning Study

lilliekessler — 2025-10-19 09:15:56 UTC

This study examines how servicewomen in the U.S. military learn and adapt through observation, mentorship, and socialization.

Erwin, S. K. (2022). Social learning and career navigation in the U.S. military: The personal experiences, observations and socializations of servicewomen. Industrial and Commercial Training, 54(4), 613–622. https://doi.org/10.1108/ICT-01-2022-0005

Self Efficacy Study

lilliekessler — 2025-10-19 09:15:56 UTC

Pajares, F. (2002). Overview of social cognitive theory and of self-efficacy. Emory University. Retrieved from (PDF) Overview of Social Cognitive Theory and of SelfEfficacy

Funny Take #3

lilliekessler — 2025-10-19 09:15:56 UTC

Social Engineering is modeled after the social learning theory. Social Engineering is heavily used in the cyber security and intelligence communities.

Whistleblower

lilliekessler — 2025-10-19 09:32:14 UTC

hear a story from a social engineer whose job it is to get people to do things they don’t want to do. Why? For profit.

Rhysider, J. (Host). (2020, December 8). The Whistleblower (No. 80) [Audio podcast episode]. In Darknet Diaries. https://darknetdiaries.com/episode/80/