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Social Engineering Summary

Knowledge

  • Definition and Tactics of Social Engineering:   - Understanding social engineering and the various tactics used to manipulate individuals into divulging confidential information.  
  • Recognition of Common Social Engineering Techniques:   - Identifying techniques such as phishing, pretexting, baiting, tailgating, and quid pro quo used to deceive targets.  
  • Psychological Principles behind Social Engineering Attacks:   - Exploring the psychological principles that social engineers exploit, such as authority, urgency, fear, trust, and reciprocity.  
  • Identification and Mitigation of Social Engineering Threats:   - Learning how to detect social engineering attempts and implement strategies to mitigate these threats effectively.

Skills

  • Define Social Engineering and its Tactics:   - Ability to clearly define social engineering and describe attackers' various tactics.  
  • Recognize Common Social Engineering Techniques:   - Skill in identifying and understanding standard social engineering techniques used in various attack scenarios.  
  • Understand Psychological Principles in Social Engineering:   - Comprehension of the psychological principles that underpin social engineering attacks and how they influence victim behavior.  
  • Identify and Mitigate Social Engineering Threats:   - Proficiency in identifying potential social engineering threats and applying appropriate measures to mitigate them, such as employee training, awareness programs, and robust security policies.