New Orleans, Louisiana
May 13-16, 2024: Social Engineering: Zero to Hero
Location:
Hyatt Centric - New Orleans800 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA 70113
This is the companion course to Practical Social Engineering
This 4-day intensive course delves into the critical aspects of social engineering, drawing from the comprehensive insights of the book "Practical Social Engineering." Designed for professionals in cybersecurity, IT, corporate security, and psychology, this course offers a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical exercises. Participants will learn the principles of social engineering, psychological tactics, defense strategies, and ethical considerations, equipping them with the skills to identify, prevent, and counteract social engineering threats in the real world.
Course Outline: Day 1: Understanding the Basics of Social Engineering
Introduction to Social Engineering
Definition and Scope
Historical Context and Evolution
Psychological Principles in Social Engineering
Influence and Persuasion Techniques
Cognitive Biases and Manipulation Tactics
Types of Social Engineering Attacks
Phishing, Vishing, and Impersonation
Real-world Examples and Case Studies
Hands-on Exercise: Identifying Social Engineering Red Flags
Day 2: Advanced Tactics and Strategies
Crafting Effective Social Engineering Campaigns
Planning and Research Techniques
Crafting Messages and Scenarios
Digital Tools and Technologies
Online Footprinting and Information Gathering
Utilizing Social Media and Open-Source Intelligence
Interactive Workshop: Designing a Mock Social Engineering Campaign
Day 3: Defense Mechanisms and Counteracting Strategies
Building a Human Firewall
Awareness Training and Education Programs
Developing Critical Thinking and Skepticism
Organizational Policies and Protocols
Incident Response Planning
Regular Audits and Security Assessments
Role-play Exercise: Responding to a Social Engineering Attack
Day 4: Ethical Considerations and Future Trends
Ethics in Social Engineering
Legal Boundaries and Moral Implications
The Responsibility of Knowledge
Emerging Trends and Future Challenges
AI and Machine Learning in Social Engineering
Preparing for Tomorrow's Threats
Course Recap and Open Discussion
Students should bring the following:
Pen and Paper for notetaking (or a digital equivalent)
A computer capable of running a virtual machine OR access to a cloud VPS (may be limited in GUI tools)
An open mind and an eagerness to learn
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We offer the following:
Custom Training Solutions on these topics:
Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)
Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT)
Image Intelligence (IMINT)
Social Media Intelligence (SOCMINT)
Operations Security (OPSEC), Communications Security (COMSEC), and Privacy
Cryptocurrency Fundamentals
Social Engineering/Human Intelligence (HUMINT)
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