What Is Social Engineering?
Understanding the human side of cyber threats
What you'll learn: What Is Social Engineering? — a 30-minute information technology course on Sonder.courses.
Social engineering is the art of manipulation to steal information. Unlike cybercrimes that involve cracking complex algorithms, it relies on predictable human behavior to get victims to reveal information voluntarily. This course provides an overview of how social engineers exploit human psychology to access sensitive information, as well as tips for spotting attacks. By becoming aware of these dangers, you’re less likely to fall victim to various forms of manipulation.
What you'll explore
- A focused, beautifully crafted lesson — 30 minutes or less
- One illuminating idea explored from multiple angles
- Works on any device — phone, tablet, or desktop
- Part of the full Sonder library of 200+ courses
- All courses are taught in English
- Certificate of Completion included with every course
