Social Engineering Foundation
This social engineering course provides a practical introduction to the techniques cybercriminals use to exploit human vulnerabilities.
You will learn the psychological principles and methodological steps behind social engineering attacks. From how to recognise them to strategies to protect yourself and your organisation.
Through hands-on exercises, you will experience how social engineering works and develop the skills needed to counter this growing threat.
Exam and Certification:
This course does not include an exam. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a Certificate of Participation.
Delivery methods:
- Tutored online/ virtual training
- Classroom training
Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Gain a solid understanding of social engineering techniques;
- Learn to recognise and defend against manipulation tactics;
- Acquire practical skills to protect your organisation;
- Build a foundation for further training in ethical social engineering.
Pre-requisites
No specific knowledge is required to participate in this foundation-level course.
Audience
This course is suitable for:
- Security coordinators, facility managers, and security managers;
- Management team members and incident response teams;
- Helpdesk staff, press officers, and professionals communicating with external parties;
- Aspiring ethical social engineers.