Public Speaking
Engaging talks on security, psychology, and defense.
Service Overview
The best security talks don't just inform, they change how people think. We deliver engaging keynotes, conference talks and workshops that take audiences inside the mind of an attacker and show, through real stories from the field, how easily trust can be turned into a weakness.
Every session combines hands-on offensive experience with psychology and clear, persuasive storytelling. Complex ideas become accessible to any audience, from technical security teams and conference crowds to non-technical staff and executives, and attendees leave with knowledge they can apply straight away.
Meet the Speaker
Dorota Kozlowska, also known as the Woman in Red, is an offensive security specialist, keynote speaker, and podcaster. She is certified in Covert Access, Physical Auditing, and Elicitation, with proven expertise in physical Vulnerability & Exploitation Research and security audits.
Dorota blends technical Penetration Testing skills with hands-on physical security experience and evolving Red Teaming capabilities. Beyond her technical work, she hosts the Twitch podcast "Ethical Hacking, Guests, and Wholesomeness" and is an international keynote speaker on Offensive Security topics.
Her contributions have been recognized with the Cyber Woman Hope Award by CEFCYS and she was featured on the "40 Under 40 in Cybersecurity 2023" list by TCNM.
On Stage
Speaking Formats
- Keynotes & Conference Talks
- Interactive Conference Workshops
- Podcasts, Webinars & Interviews
- Panel Discussions & Q&A Sessions
- Internal company events and security awareness days
Key Speaking Topics
2026 Conference Workshops
20 October 2026 · CyberTrust, Wrocław
Mind Games: How to Hack a Human Being
An interactive workshop on the psychology behind social engineering: how attackers exploit trust, emotions and cognitive biases, and how to recognize and resist manipulation.
29 October 2026 · WICCON 2026
Social Engineering Techniques of Hacking a Human Being
A two-hour, hands-on workshop covering pretexting, the four phases of a social engineering attack, elicitation and rapport building, real-world case studies and defense, with group work and challenges for attendees.
View on the WICCON program31 October 2026 · HackFest
Mind Games: How to Hack a Human Being
The Mind Games workshop comes to HackFest: a practical exploration of the persuasion and manipulation techniques used by social engineers, and the habits that protect against them.
Featured Talks
Social Engineering and Elicitation Techniques of Hacking a Human Being
A deep dive into Social Engineering theory and technique, focusing on elicitation and building rapport. Includes real-life attack examples and defense strategies.
Watch on YouTubeSocial Engineering for Covert Access Assignments
Explores strategic Social Engineering in pentesting to gain covert access to server rooms. Covers reconnaissance, pretexting, tailgating, and bypassing physical security.
Watch at Wild West Hackin' FestElicitation - Weaponization of Social Engineering
Covers psychological principles, pretexting, mirroring, and active listening to exploit human biases. Includes countermeasures and legal boundaries.
Watch at BSides LisbonWhere Dorota Has Spoken
Full speaker profile on Sessionize
Community: Red Talks
Woman in Red Community on Discord
Dorota is the creator of the Woman in Red Community, a Discord server for people who are passionate about cybersecurity. There she hosts Red Talks, a regular meetup where members present on cybersecurity topics in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
Red Talks is designed as a safe first stage for anyone who has never spoken in public before, and an open stage for experienced speakers who want to share their knowledge, test a new talk or give back to the community. Everyone is welcome to listen, ask questions and, when they are ready, step up and present.