Mastering The Art Of Defense

Outsmarting Social Engineers at Work

What you'll learn

Recognizing Phishing Attacks: Identify common phishing tactics and learn how to spot fraudulent emails and messages designed to steal sensitive information.

Building Security Awareness: Understand the importance of creating a culture of security awareness to reduce the risk of social engineering attacks in the workp

Effective Pretexting Techniques: Learn how attackers create convincing pretexts and scenarios to manipulate targets into divulging confidential information.

Incident Response Procedures: Develop skills for responding to social engineering incidents, including reporting protocols and immediate actions to mitigate dam

Requirements

Basic Understanding of Information Security: Students should have a foundational knowledge of information security principles and practices, including familiarity with common cyber threats and basic security protocols.

Description

In the current digital age, the most pressing threat to workplace security (cyber security) isn't always rooted in technology—it's often human behavior. "Mastering the Art of Defense: Outsmarting Social Engineers at Work" is an in-depth course crafted to arm you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to identify, prevent, and counteract social engineering attacks. This course will take you through the intricate psychology behind manipulation tactics used by social engineers, highlighting how they exploit human weaknesses and behavioral cues. You will examine real-world case studies that showcase these tactics in action and gain practical insights into effective countermeasures. Through engaging lessons and hands-on exercises, you will learn actionable strategies to safeguard sensitive information and strengthen your organization's security posture. By mastering these techniques, you'll enhance your ability to detect, respond to, and mitigate social engineering attempts effectively. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped to build a robust defense against the deceptive practices of social engineers, ensuring that both you and your team are well-prepared to anticipate, address, and overcome potential threats. Join us to elevate your security skills and become a proactive guardian against evolving social engineering attacks, fostering a safer and more resilient workplace environment.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Recognizing Phishing Attacks

Lecture 2 How to Recognize Phishing Attacks in the Workplace

Lecture 3 Understanding Phishing Attacks

Section 3: Building Security Awareness

Lecture 4 How to Build Security Awareness in the Workplace

Section 4: Incident Response Procedures

Lecture 5 Pretexting Techniques

Lecture 6 How to Respond to Social Engineering Incidents

Lecture 7 Round Up: A Review of Pretexting and Incident Response in the Workplace

Section 5: Review

Lecture 8 Final Review

This course is designed for information security pros, Information Technology staff, managers, executives, general employees, legal/compliance officers, and human resources personnel to prevent attacks.