Social Engineering Training in Wrexham

Who should attend this Social Engineering Training Course?

The Social Engineering Training is an excellent course module which is created for professionals across different backgrounds. This course is suitable for people who are interested in mitigating the risks of Social Engineering attacks. This course can benefit a wide range of professionals, including:

• Information Security Professionals
• IT Managers
• Security Analysts
• Risk Managers
• Ethical Hackers
• Network Administrators
• Compliance Officers

Prerequisites of the Social Engineering Training Course

There are no formal prerequisites for attending the Social Engineering Course.

Social Engineering Training Course Overview

Social Engineering Training is one of the most important Cyber Security Courses, which delves into the art of manipulating people to gain access to confidential data for fraudulent purposes. This course explores the wide range of malicious activities accomplished through human interactions. In an era where cyber threats are pervasive, understanding Social Engineering is crucial for safeguarding sensitive information.

Mastering this course is essential for professionals in various fields, including IT Security Experts, Business Executives, and employees who handle confidential data. Knowledge of Social Engineering is vital in today's digital landscape, as it equips individuals to recognise and thwart deceptive tactics aimed at compromising security. Every professional dealing with data protection should aim to master this subject.

The 1-day Social Engineering Training by The Knowledge Academy empowers delegates with the knowledge and skills to defend against social engineering tricks. Delegates will gain insights into influencing techniques such as reciprocity, scarcity, and likability, and common elicitation techniques and pretexting. This training also covers computer-based and physical tools used in social engineering, including the Social Engineering Toolkit (SET).

Course Objectives

• To understand the fundamentals of Social Engineering and its relevance in the context of cybersecurity
• To identify various Social Engineering techniques and their real-world applications
• To discover strategies for mitigating Social Engineering threats in both physical and digital domains
• To learn about the principles of influence, including reciprocity, scarcity, and likability
• To analyse real-world case studies and examples of Social Engineering incidents

Upon completion of this course, delegates will benefit by acquiring the skills and knowledge necessary to protect their organisations from Social Engineering threats, bolstering their cybersecurity defences and contributing to a safer digital environment.