Social Engineering
Overview
Online
Description
Exploiting human vulnerabilities remains one of the most effective means of furthering fraud schemes. Through social engineering tactics, fraudsters obtain sensitive information or gain access to organizations’ networks in order to inflict damage on the way to their own personal financial gains.
In this course, you will learn about how and why social engineering scams work, from the psychological aspects to the nuts and bolts of common methods and schemes. In addition, the course will discuss strategies for defending against social engineering schemes and utilizing social engineering tactics to identify organizational vulnerabilities.
Key Takeaways:
- Types of social engineering fraud schemes
- Red flags of social engineering schemes
- Strategies for preventing social engineering attacks
- Methods for using social engineering as a tool
- Ethical and legal considerations of using social engineering techniques
Prerequisites
None
You Will Learn How To:
Relate human personality traits to social engineering schemes that seek to exploit vulnerabilities
Identify effective strategies for preventing social engineering attacks
Recognize tactics of social engineers and red flags associated with social engineering schemes
Distinguish applications of social engineering techniques by fraudsters and fraud examiners
Table of Contents
| Lesson 1 | What Is Social Engineering? |
|---|---|
| Lesson 2 | How Does Social Engineering Work? |
| Lesson 3 | Social Engineering Schemes |
| Lesson 4 | Defending Against Social Engineering |
| Lesson 5 | Social Engineering as a Tool |
CPE Information
| CPE Credit: | 2 |
|---|---|
| NASBA Information: | Auditing |
| Advanced Preparation: | None |
| Last Updated: | March 2024 |
| Delivery Method: | QAS Self-Study |
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Please note: To be eligible for CPE credit, you must complete the final exam within one year of purchase date. You may only claim CPE credit for a course once.
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System Requirements:
- Internet access: High-speed connection recommended
- Speakers required for video sound
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