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Social Engineering for Cyber Security || Updated Course ||
Attack Techniques and Defense Strategies, Phishing, OSINT, Influence and Risk Mitigation, Social Engineering from A to Z
5.027 reviews131 learners
- All Levels
- 1h 15m video
- 24 lectures
- English
- Captions
- Updated 2026
Taught by Hamza Majeed
- 1h 15m of on-demand video
- 24 lectures across 5 sections
- One-off payment — no subscription
- Lifetime access on web and mobile
- Closed captions (English)
Curriculum
5 sections24 lectures1h 15m total
- Definition and Core Principles of Social Engineering3:10
- Psychology of Deception and Human Vulnerabilities2:58
- Cognitive Biases Exploited by Social Engineers3:05
- Social Engineering Attack Cycle Framework3:03
- Historical Evolution of Information Manipulation3:13
- Cialdini’s Six Principles of Influence in Cyber Security3:05
- Mechanism of Authority and Elicitation Techniques3:19
- Scarcity and Urgency Dynamics in Digital Manipulation3:07
- Social Proof and Liking as Exploitation Vectors3:01
- Commitment and Reciprocity in Pretext Development3:01
- Phishing Anatomy and Deceptive Email Architecture3:05
- Spear Phishing and Whaling Targeting Methodologies3:03
- Vishing Protocols and Voice Manipulation Frameworks2:58
- Smishing and Mobile-Centric Social Engineering Vectors3:06
- Baiting, Quid Pro Quo, and Physical Infiltration Concepts3:05
- Role of OSINT in Pretext Formulation3:10
- Information Gathering Frameworks for Target Profiling3:15
- Digital Footprint Analysis and Data Aggregation3:11
- Social Media Intelligence (SOCMINT) Exploitation Models3:13
- Defensive OSINT and Digital Footprint Minimization3:17
- Human-Centric Security Architecture and Defense-in-Depth3:19
- Security Awareness Training Frameworks and Culture Design3:19
- Incident Response Protocols for Social Engineering Breaches3:12
- Policy Frameworks for Identity Verification and Access Control3:26
About this course
This course contains the use of artificial intelligence This an Unofficial Course. Social engineering remains one of the most effective methods used by cybercriminals because it targets the human element rather than technology alone. Firewalls, encryption, and advanced security solutions can protect systems, but a single moment of trust, curiosity, or urgency can still lead to a successful attack. This comprehensive course provides a deep understanding of the psychological principles, influence techniques, and at…
Before you start
- No prior knowledge of social engineering or cyber security is required.
- A willingness to learn about human psychology, influence, and cyber security concepts.
- An interest in understanding how social engineering attacks occur and how to defend against them.
Who it’s for
- Cyber security professionals looking to strengthen their knowledge of human-focused attack techniques and defensive strategies.
- IT administrators, system administrators, and network professionals responsible for securing organizational environments.
- Security analysts, SOC analysts, incident responders, and risk management professionals.
- Security awareness trainers and organizational leaders responsible for building a security-conscious culture.
- Information Security (InfoSec), Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) professionals.
- Security awareness trainers and organizational leaders responsible for building a security-conscious culture.
- Students pursuing careers in cyber security, information technology, or digital forensics.
- Managers, executives, and business professionals who want to reduce the risk of social engineering attacks within their organizations.
- Employees who handle sensitive information and want to recognize and prevent phishing and other manipulation attempts.
- Anyone interested in learning the psychology behind social engineering and how to defend against modern human-based cyber threats.
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