Ethically Hack Human Mind: Social Engineering Fundamentals

Master social engineering principles, understand human psychology, and protect against phishing attacks.

What you'll learn

Understand the core principles of social engineering and how attackers exploit human psychology.

Master information gathering techniques using popular OSINT tools like theHarvester and Sherlock.

Learn how to create realistic scenarios to test defenses against phishing and social engineering attacks.

Explore ethical phishing techniques and methods to protect against Wi-Fi phishing attacks.

Requirements

No prior cybersecurity or social engineering knowledge is required—everything will be covered from scratch.

A basic understanding of using a computer and the internet.

A laptop or desktop with internet access for hands-on practice.

Description

Are you ready to explore the fascinating world of social engineering and learn how to defend against it? In this course, "Ethically Hack Human Mind: Social Engineering Fundamentals," you'll gain a deep understanding of how attackers exploit human psychology to access sensitive information, and more importantly, how to protect yourself and your organization from these attacks.This course is designed for all levels, whether you're a cybersecurity enthusiast or an IT professional looking to strengthen your defensive strategies. Social engineering remains one of the most common and dangerous forms of cyberattacks, and this course will give you the knowledge to stay one step ahead.Key learning points:Grasp the core principles of social engineering and psychological manipulation used by attackers.Master information-gathering techniques using OSINT tools like theHarvester and Sherlock.Learn how to identify and protect against phishing attacks using powerful tools such as SET (Social Engineering Toolkit) and Storm-Breaker.Understand Wi-Fi Security.In addition to hands-on experience with real-world tools, you’ll gain critical insights into detecting and mitigating phishing attacks. This course provides practical skills you can apply right away to bolster your defenses and safeguard against social engineering threats.Whether you're pursuing a career in cybersecurity or simply looking to understand the tactics behind social engineering, this course will equip you with the tools to outsmart attackers and enhance your security posture.Enroll today and start mastering the human side of cybersecurity!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to Social Engineering

Lecture 1 What is Social Engineering?

Lecture 2 Setting Up Your Environment for Social Engineering Labs

Section 2: Information Gathering Techniques

Lecture 3 Introduction to Information Gathering

Lecture 4 OSINT Tools for Information Gathering

Lecture 5 Using theHarvester for OSINT

Lecture 6 Advanced Information Gathering Using WHOIS

Lecture 7 Sherlock

Section 3: Pretexting – Crafting the Persona

Lecture 8 What is Pretexting in Social Engineering?

Lecture 9 Understanding Pretexting Techniques for Cyber Defense

Section 4: Psychological Principles in Social Engineering

Lecture 10 The Use of Sympathy and Empathy in Attacks

Section 5: Phishing Attacks: Recognize and Defend

Lecture 11 Understanding Phishing Tactics for Cyber Defense

Lecture 12 Phishing Awareness: Understanding Attack Vectors.

Lecture 13 Understanding Phishing Methods and Defense Against Storm-Breaker

Lecture 14 Understanding Browser Exploitation and Securing Against BeEF Attacks

Lecture 15 Wi-Fi Security

Section 6: Preventing and Mitigating Phishing Attacks

Lecture 16 How to Detect Phishing Emails

Lecture 17 Mitigating Phishing Attacks

Section 7: Quiz

Beginners interested in learning the fundamentals of social engineering and how it's used in hacking.,IT professionals looking to understand social engineering attacks to better protect their organizations.,Ethical hackers wanting to add social engineering techniques to their skillset.,Anyone interested in cybersecurity and how human psychology can be exploited by attackers.