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The Art of Social Engineering. Uncover the secrets behind the human dynamics in cybersecurity

The Art of Social Engineering. Uncover the secrets behind the human dynamics in cybersecurity

Cesar Bravo, Desilda Toska, Rhonda Childress

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Social engineering is one of the most prevalent methods used by attackers to steal data and resources from individuals, companies, and even government entities. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding social engineering attacks and how to protect against them.
The Art of Social Engineering starts by giving you an overview of the current cyber threat landscape, explaining the psychological techniques involved in social engineering attacks, and then takes you through examples to demonstrate how to identify those attacks.
You’ll learn the most intriguing psychological principles exploited by attackers, including influence, manipulation, rapport, persuasion, and empathy, and gain insights into how attackers leverage technology to enhance their attacks using fake logins, email impersonation, fake updates, and executing attacks through social media. This book will equip you with the skills to develop your own defensive strategy, including awareness campaigns, phishing campaigns, cybersecurity training, and a variety of tools and techniques.
By the end of this social engineering book, you’ll be proficient in identifying cyberattacks and safeguarding against the ever-growing threat of social engineering with your defensive arsenal.
  • 1. The Psychology Behind Social Engineering
  • 2. Understanding Social Engineering
  • 3. Common Scam Attacks
  • 4. Types of Social Engineering Attacks
  • 5. Enhanced Social Engineering Attacks
  • 6. Social Engineering and Social Network Attacks
  • 7. AI-Driven Techniques in Enhanced Social Engineering Attacks
  • 8. The Social Engineering Toolkit (SET)
  • 9. Understanding the Social Engineering Lifecycle
  • 10. Defensive Strategies for Social Engineering
  • 11. Applicable Laws and Regulations for Social Engineering
  • Title: The Art of Social Engineering. Uncover the secrets behind the human dynamics in cybersecurity
  • Author: Cesar Bravo, Desilda Toska, Rhonda Childress
  • Original title: The Art of Social Engineering. Uncover the secrets behind the human dynamics in cybersecurity
  • ISBN: 9781804614532, 9781804614532
  • Date of issue: 2023-10-20
  • Format: Ebook
  • Item ID: e_3ojc
  • Publisher: Packt Publishing