Social Engineering Attack Simulation and Testing

Social Engineering Attack Simulation and Testing

• Total duration: 4 weeks (8 sessions of 2 hours)

• Modules:

  1. Introduction to Social Engineering (2 sessions)

     • Fundamentals of social engineering and its role in cybersecurity.

     • Common techniques and tactics: phishing, pretexting, baiting, etc.

  2. Planning and Execution of Attack Simulations (3 sessions)

     • Design of attack scenarios based on social engineering.

     • Persuasion and manipulation techniques in controlled environments.

  3. Security Testing and Human Vulnerability Assessment (2 sessions)

     • Methods for assessing susceptibility to social engineering attacks.

     • Tools and techniques to improve resistance to attacks.

  4. Results Review and Best Practices Workshop (1 session)

     • Analysis of simulation results.

     • Development of policies and recommendations to prevent attacks.