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Course Overview

In this course, 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. 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. 

What You Will 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.

Program Curriculum

  • What is Social Engineering?
  • Setting Up Your Environment for Social Engineering Labs
  • Chapter 1 Quiz

  • Introduction to Information Gathering
  • OSINT Tools for Information Gathering
  • Using theHarvester for OSINT
  • Advanced Information Gathering Using WHOIS
  • Sherlock
  • Chapter 2 Quiz

  • What is Pretexting in Social Engineering?
  • Understanding Pretexting Techniques for Cyber Defense
  • Chapter 3 Quiz

  • The Use of Sympathy and Empathy in Attacks
  • Chapter 4 Quiz

  • Understanding Phishing Tactics for Cyber Defense
  • Phishing Awareness: Understanding Attack Vectors
  • Understanding Phishing Methods and Defense Against Storm-Breaker
  • Understanding Browser Exploitation and Securing Against BeEF Attacks
  • Wi-Fi Security
  • Chapter 5 Quiz

  • How to Detect Phishing Emails?
  • Mitigating Phishing Attacks
  • Chapter 6 Quiz
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Instructor

Twinkle Sharma

Twinkle Sharma is an Ethical Hacker with over 7 years of experience in cybersecurity. Throughout his career, he has held various roles where he has excelled in uncovering vulnerabilities and strengthening web application security. His journey includes winning multiple hackathons, which have further refined his skills and deepened his understanding of cybersecurity challenges.

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