Security / Governance, Risk & Compliance

Social engineering in cyber security

The training focuses on the practical aspects of social engineering in the context of cyber security. Participants will learn about the psychological mechanisms used in social engineering attacks and methods of defense against them. The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical exercises, enabling them to understand manipulation techniques and build effective protection strategies.

Issues

The psychology of manipulation
Social engineering techniques
Phishing and its variants
Sociotechnics in practice
Building awareness
Security procedures
Identity verification
Employee training
Safety culture
Incident management
Penetration tests
Protection of the organization

This training is part of the path:

Cyber Security Specialist

Benefits

Ability to recognize attempts at manipulation
Knowledge of social engineering techniques
Ability to create awareness programs
Ability to respond to attacks
Knowledge of building a safety culture
Ability to train employees
Ability to create protective procedures
Knowledge of the latest trends in attacks

Who is this training for?

IT security specialists

Managers of IT departments

HR professionals

Safety trainers

Security auditors

Training specialists

First-line support staff

Executives

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of cyber security
Knowledge of organizational processes
Experience in working with people
Fundamentals of social psychology
Understanding of information security issues

Training program

The most common attack techniques
Social engineering attack cycle
Identification of risks

Information gathering techniques
Phishing and its variations
Telephone manipulation

Defense against attacks

Security procedures

Responding to incidents
Practices and procedures
Creating security policies
Employee training programs
Social engineering penetration tests
Measuring defense effectiveness

Delivery Methods

Online

Convenience of participating from anywhere
Interactive live sessions with trainer
Materials available for 30 days
No travel costs

On-site

Direct contact with trainer and group
Intensive hands-on workshops
Networking with other participants
Full focus on learning

Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for this training?

For Social engineering in cyber security we recommend: Basic knowledge of cyber security; Knowledge of organizational processes; Experience in working with people.

What is the format and duration of this training?

The training lasts 2 days and is available in online and on-site format. Sessions run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We can also customize the schedule to fit your team's needs.

Who is this training designed for?

This training is designed for: IT security specialists; Managers of IT departments; HR professionals.