Social Engineering Tactics & Defense
Intermediate
Social Engineering Tactics & Defense
Hackers often target humans, not systems. This course explores manipulation tactics like baiting, pretexting, and impersonation. You’ll learn how to spot social engineering attacks and how to avoid falling for them.
You’ll Learn:
Common emotional triggers used by attackers
Scenarios that exploit trust and urgency
How to verify identities and escalate concerns
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 10 Lessons
- 2 Quizzes
- 25m Duration
Course
10 Lessons2 Quizzes
- Lesson 1: Understanding Social Engineering
- Lesson 2: Psychological Triggers Exploited
- Lesson 3: Pretexting Attacks
- Lesson 4: Baiting Techniques
- Lesson 5: Quizzes, Contests, and Online Scams
- Q&A
- Lesson 6: Vishing and Voice Impersonation
- Lesson 7: Smishing – Threats via SMS
- Lesson 8: Defending Against Social Engineering
- Lesson 9: Organizational Policies to Reduce Risks
- Lesson 10: Incident Reporting and Lessons Learned
- Q&A