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.
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.