This course aims to educate participants on the vulnerabilities of organizations to social engineering attacks and how easy it is to obtain sensitive information through OSINT techniques and vishing strategies. The learning outcomes include understanding the methods used in social engineering, recognizing patterns in pretexts designed to trigger emotional responses, and implementing strategies to reduce exposure and risk. The course teaches skills such as collecting data points, designing pretexts, and building defenses against social engineering attacks. The teaching method involves a lecture format with real-life examples and strategies presented by the instructor. The intended audience for this course includes individuals interested in cybersecurity, social engineering, and risk management within organizations.
Overview
Syllabus
18 - BruCON 0x0A - Exploits in Wetware - Robert Sell
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BruCON Security Conference