About this course
While organizations invest heavily in firewalls, encryption, and intrusion detection systems, the human element remains the weakest link in cybersecurity. Social engineering exploits human behavior—trust, urgency, curiosity, and fear—to manipulate individuals into revealing sensitive information or performing actions that compromise security. Understanding these techniques is critical for anyone pursuing a career in cybersecurity.
Social Engineering is a beginner-friendly yet practical course designed to introduce you to the tactics, tools, and defenses related to this powerful form of cyber attack. You will explore real-world scenarios such as phishing campaigns, browser exploitation, and hardware-based attacks like the Rubber Ducky. Using frameworks such as the Social Engineering Toolkit (SET) and BeeF (Browser Exploitation Framework), you will see how attackers attempt to bypass technical safeguards by targeting people instead of systems.
Each lesson combines clear explanations with demonstrations, followed by hands-on exercises that allow you to apply what you’ve learned in controlled, ethical contexts. Beyond offensive tactics, the course also covers defense—teaching you how to recognize phishing attempts, strengthen HR and personnel security policies, and implement countermeasures against social engineering threats.
With cybersecurity job openings on the rise worldwide, this course helps you build in-demand skills that are essential for penetration testers, security analysts, and IT professionals. By the end, you will understand the mindset of social engineers, know how to use common tools, and be prepared to help organizations defend against human-targeted attacks.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
1. Define social engineering and its role in cybersecurity.
2. Identify common social engineering attack vectors (phishing, pretexting, baiting).
3. Demonstrate phishing attacks using ethical tools such as SET.
4. Explore browser-based exploitation with BeeF.
5. Understand hardware-based attacks like Rubber Ducky.
6. Analyze real-world cyber attacks through a social engineering lens.
7. Apply best practices for HR and personnel security.
8. Recommend defensive strategies to reduce social engineering risks.
Target Audience
• Beginners seeking to enter the cybersecurity field.
• IT professionals expanding their skills into penetration testing and security awareness.
• Students preparing for security certifications.
• HR and managers interested in strengthening personnel security.
Prerequisites
• Basic understanding of computers and networks.
• No prior cybersecurity experience required.
• A willingness to practice ethical hacking techniques in a controlled environment.
Social Engineering is a beginner-friendly yet practical course designed to introduce you to the tactics, tools, and defenses related to this powerful form of cyber attack. You will explore real-world scenarios such as phishing campaigns, browser exploitation, and hardware-based attacks like the Rubber Ducky. Using frameworks such as the Social Engineering Toolkit (SET) and BeeF (Browser Exploitation Framework), you will see how attackers attempt to bypass technical safeguards by targeting people instead of systems.
Each lesson combines clear explanations with demonstrations, followed by hands-on exercises that allow you to apply what you’ve learned in controlled, ethical contexts. Beyond offensive tactics, the course also covers defense—teaching you how to recognize phishing attempts, strengthen HR and personnel security policies, and implement countermeasures against social engineering threats.
With cybersecurity job openings on the rise worldwide, this course helps you build in-demand skills that are essential for penetration testers, security analysts, and IT professionals. By the end, you will understand the mindset of social engineers, know how to use common tools, and be prepared to help organizations defend against human-targeted attacks.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
1. Define social engineering and its role in cybersecurity.
2. Identify common social engineering attack vectors (phishing, pretexting, baiting).
3. Demonstrate phishing attacks using ethical tools such as SET.
4. Explore browser-based exploitation with BeeF.
5. Understand hardware-based attacks like Rubber Ducky.
6. Analyze real-world cyber attacks through a social engineering lens.
7. Apply best practices for HR and personnel security.
8. Recommend defensive strategies to reduce social engineering risks.
Target Audience
• Beginners seeking to enter the cybersecurity field.
• IT professionals expanding their skills into penetration testing and security awareness.
• Students preparing for security certifications.
• HR and managers interested in strengthening personnel security.
Prerequisites
• Basic understanding of computers and networks.
• No prior cybersecurity experience required.
• A willingness to practice ethical hacking techniques in a controlled environment.
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