Scribd
Upload
6 views7 pages

Social Engineering in Cybersecurity

The document discusses social engineering in cybersecurity, outlining common tactics such as phishing and baiting, and providing real-world examples of these attacks. It emphasizes the importance of user education, recognizing warning signs, and implementing strong security protocols to resist such threats. Practical tips, including creating strong passwords and verifying identities, are also highlighted to enhance individual defenses against social engineering.

Uploaded by

work.syed.rahmath
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
6 views7 pages

Social Engineering in Cybersecurity

The document discusses social engineering in cybersecurity, outlining common tactics such as phishing and baiting, and providing real-world examples of these attacks. It emphasizes the importance of user education, recognizing warning signs, and implementing strong security protocols to resist such threats. Practical tips, including creating strong passwords and verifying identities, are also highlighted to enhance individual defenses against social engineering.

Uploaded by

work.syed.rahmath
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 7

Social

Engineering in
Cybersecurity
Covering common tactics used by attackers to manipulate
individuals, exploring real-world examples, and providing
practical tips to recognize and resist social engineering
attacks.
by Syed Rahmath
Introduction
Brief overview of social engineering in cybersecurity and its
significance in today's digital landscape.
Common Tactics

1 Phishing 2 Pretexting
Deceptive emails or messages aimed at Creating false scenarios or personas to gain
tricking users into sharing sensitive trust and extract information from
information. unsuspecting victims.

3 Baiting 4 Spear Phishing


Leaving physical or digital bait to tempt Targeted phishing attacks tailored to specific
individuals into revealing personal data or individuals, making them more convincing
access credentials. and effective.
Real-World Examples

Phishing Email Scam Manipulative Phone Call Baiting with USB Drives
Analyze a case study of a Explore how social engineers use Discuss the implications of
successful phishing attack and persuasive tactics during phone leaving infected USB drives in
its impact on an organization. conversations to gain access to public areas to lure unsuspecting
sensitive data. victims.
Recognizing and Resisting
Attacks
Educating Users Implementing Security
Protocols
Highlight common red flags and
warning signs of social Discuss the importance of
engineering attacks to enhance strong protocols and policies to
user awareness. mitigate the risk of social
engineering.

Training and Awareness Programs


Explain the benefits of ongoing training programs to empower
individuals to defend against social engineering.
Practical Tips and Strategies
Create Strong Passwords 1
Explain password best practices and the use of
password managers to prevent unauthorized access.
2 Exercise Caution with Personal Information
Advise users to be mindful while sharing personal
information online and offline.
Verify Identity 3
Highlight the importance of verifying the identity of
individuals and requests before sharing sensitive
information.
Conclusion
Recap key points covered in the presentation and emphasize
the crucial role of user vigilance in protecting against social
engineering attacks.

You might also like