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The Art of Social Engineering

You're reading from   The Art of Social Engineering Uncover the secrets behind the human dynamics in cybersecurity

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Product type Paperback
Published in Oct 2023
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781804613641
Length 234 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Cesar Bravo Cesar Bravo
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Desilda Toska Desilda Toska
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Table of Contents (17) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Part 1: Understanding Social Engineering
2. Chapter 1: The Psychology behind Social Engineering FREE CHAPTER 3. Chapter 2: Understanding Social Engineering 4. Chapter 3: Common Scam Attacks 5. Chapter 4: Types of Social Engineering Attacks 6. Part 2: Enhanced Social Engineering Attacks
7. Chapter 5: Enhanced Social Engineering Attacks 8. Chapter 6: Social Engineering and Social Network Attacks 9. Chapter 7: AI-Driven Techniques in Enhanced Social Engineering Attacks 10. Chapter 8: The Social Engineering Toolkit (SET) 11. Part 3: Protecting against Social Engineering Attacks
12. Chapter 9: Understanding the Social Engineering Life Cycle 13. Chapter 10: Defensive Strategies for Social Engineering 14. Chapter 11: Applicable Laws and Regulations for Social Engineering 15. Index 16. Other Books You May Enjoy

Defensive Strategies for Social Engineering

In this chapter, we explore the importance of defensive strategies in combating social engineering threats. By recognizing red flags, conducting employee awareness campaigns, implementing countermeasures against phishing, engaging in practical exercises such as Capture the Flag (CTF), enhancing cybersecurity training, and learning from real-world case studies, organizations can establish a robust defense.

By implementing and embracing defensive strategies, organizations significantly reduce their vulnerability to social engineering threats. This involves cultivating a security-conscious culture, empowering employees to recognize red flags, deploying technical countermeasures, providing practical training opportunities, and drawing lessons from past incidents. The objective of this chapter is to offer valuable insights and guidance for developing robust defensive strategies against social engineering attacks.

In this chapter, we will...

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