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Protection against Social Engineering 0 Std. 20 Min.
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Protection against Social Engineering
Social engineering refers to targeted deception designed to mislead people into performing actions that compromise security. In this course, you will learn how social engineering attacks work and how you can effectively protect yourself and your company against them.
Social engineering is targeted deception: attackers manipulate people into taking security‑critical actions—such as sharing information, clicking links, or initiating payments. In this course, you will learn how social engineering attacks work and how to protect yourself and your organization effectively.
Through realistic examples and interactive exercises, you will learn to recognize common patterns and warning signs. You will build a strong intuition for deception attempts, understand different types of social engineering attacks, and know what practical measures you can take in everyday work. You will also learn how AI is changing social engineering and what that means for identifying and responding to attacks. This helps you handle suspicious requests confidently and strengthen your organization’s security.
Target audience
- Employees
- Managers
Learning objectives
- You will learn what social engineering is and what warning signs to look out for.
- You will develop a keen sense for deception attempts.
- You will learn how to respond confidently to suspicious requests.
- You will learn what role AI can play in such attacks.
- You will become more alert in your everyday work, thereby contributing to the security of your company.
Requirements
You have the Payroll/Finance/HR Ultimate subscription.