Course description

Social engineering is one of the most dangerous threats in cybersecurity—because it targets people, not systems. This course is designed to raise awareness and build strong defenses against manipulation techniques used by attackers to trick individuals into revealing confidential information or granting unauthorized access.

Participants will explore real-world tactics such as phishing, pretexting, baiting, tailgating, and more. Through practical examples and interactive scenarios, learners will understand how these attacks operate and how to respond effectively.

Whether you're an employee, student, or cybersecurity enthusiast, this course will strengthen your ability to recognize red flags and protect both personal and organizational data.

What will i learn?

• Identify common social engineering attacks such as phishing, baiting, pretexting, and tailgating.
• Understand the psychology behind manipulation tactics used by attackers.
• Recognize red flags in emails, calls, messages, and physical interactions.
• Apply best practices to prevent and respond to social engineering attempts.
• Protect personal and organizational data by becoming a human firewall.
• Report suspicious activities through the proper internal or external channels.
• Strengthen overall cybersecurity awareness as part of a broader security culture.

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