Social Engineering Awareness

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About Course

Social engineering means manipulating people rather than hacking computers. Learn the psychological tricks criminals use, the main techniques (phishing, phone and text scams, impersonation, pretexting, tailgating and baiting), how to verify requests, and how to report attempts without embarrassment.

This course provides general awareness information. Always follow your organisation’s security policies and reporting procedures, and contact the police in an emergency.

What Will You Learn?

  • Recognise the five pressure tactics scammers use Identify common techniques by email, phone, text, in person and online Use simple verification habits that stop attacks Know how and where to report attempts, at work and personally

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • How social engineering works
  • Common techniques
  • Defending yourself: verify, don’t trust
  • Reporting and recovering

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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