Corporate Social Engineering Training Course

Edstellar's Social Engineering instructor-led training course equips teams with the skills to recognize, respond to, and mitigate social engineering threats. Training covers social engineering nuances, recognizes signs, and implements effective defense strategies. Upskill and safeguard your organization’s confidential data.

8 - 16 hrs
Instructor-led (On-site/Virtual)
Language
English
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Social Engineering Training

Drive Team Excellence with Social Engineering Training for Employees

Empower your teams with expert-led on-site/in-house or virtual/online Social Engineering Training through Edstellar, a premier corporate training company for organizations globally. Our tailored Social Engineering corporate training course equips your employees with the skills, knowledge, and cutting-edge tools needed for success. Designed to meet your specific needs, this Social Engineering group training program ensures your team is primed to drive your business goals. Transform your workforce into a beacon of productivity and efficiency.

Social Engineering represents a critical threat vector for organizations, leveraging human psychology rather than technical hacking techniques to access buildings, systems, or data. Organizations need Social Engineering training to prepare their teams to identify and counteract these deceptive tactics.

The Social Engineering instructor-led training course offers a unique blend of theoretical understanding and practical application skills. Edstellar ensures that this virtual/onsite Social Engineering training course is current and relevant to your team's specific needs.

Key Skills Employees Gain from Social Engineering Training

Social Engineering skills corporate training will enable teams to effectively apply their learnings at work.

  • Psychological Analysis
  • Security Measures Development
  • Security Protocol Evaluation
  • Incident Response Planning
  • Security Policy Assessment
  • Training Program Implementation

Social Engineering Training for Employees: Key Learning Outcomes

Edstellar’s Social Engineering training for employees will not only help your teams to acquire fundamental skills but also attain invaluable learning outcomes, enhancing their proficiency and enabling application of knowledge in a professional environment. By completing our Social Engineering workshop, teams will to master essential Social Engineering and also focus on introducing key concepts and principles related to Social Engineering at work.


Employees who complete Social Engineering training will be able to:

  • Analyze the psychological tactics used by social engineers
  • Evaluate security protocols to prevent unauthorized access
  • Design incident response plans for social engineering attacks
  • Assess and improve existing security policies to mitigate future risks
  • Implement training and awareness programs to educate the workforce
  • Identify various types of social engineering attacks and their indicators
  • Apply critical thinking to assess the legitimacy of requests for information
  • Develop strategies for strengthening personal and organizational security measures

Key Benefits of the Social Engineering Corporate Training

Attending our Social Engineering classes tailored for corporations offers numerous advantages. Through our on-site/in-house or virtual/online Social Engineering training classes, participants will gain confidence and comprehensive insights, enhance their skills, and gain a deeper understanding of Social Engineering.

  • Improves communication strategies to report and mitigate potential threat
  • Enhances critical thinking and decision-making in security-related situations
  • Instills ideas in teams for creating a security-aware culture within the organization
  • Empowers professionals with the skills to improve organizational security posture
  • Equips the team with the techniques to identify and prevent social engineering attacks
  • Develops required skill in recognizing phishing, vishing, and other social engineering tactics
  • Provides professionals with the insights into the psychological aspects behind social engineering

Social Engineering Training Topics and Outline

Our virtual and on-premise Social Engineering training curriculum is divided into multiple modules designed by industry experts. This Social Engineering training for organizations provides an interactive learning experience focused on the dynamic demands of the field, making it relevant and practical.

  1. Introduction to mobile vulnerabilities
    • Common mobile operating system flaws
    • The impact of third-party apps on mobile security
    • Case studies of mobile security breaches
  2. Steps to exploit camera access
    • Identifying vulnerable Android apps
    • Techniques for gaining unauthorized camera access
    • Demonstrations of camera hacking on Android devices
  3. Prevention and mitigation techniques
    • Security settings and permissions management for apps
    • Best practices for securing mobile devices against unauthorized access
    • Use of security software and updates to mitigate vulnerabilities
  1. Setting up a safe, legal environment for testing
    • Legal considerations and compliance requirements
    • Creating isolated and controlled test environments
    • Ensuring data protection and privacy during testing
  2. Tools and resources needed
    • Essential hardware and software for a penetration testing lab
    • Open-source vs. commercial penetration testing tools
    • Virtual machines and network configuration for testing purposes
  3. Lab use cases and scenarios
    • Simulating network attacks and defenses
    • Practice scenarios for web application vulnerabilities
    • Conducting controlled social engineering experiments
  1. Overview of Linux operating system
    • History and evolution of Linux
    • Linux distributions commonly used in security practices
    • Understanding the Linux file system and architecture
  2. Command-line essentials
    • Basic Linux commands for file management, networking, and system administration
    • Scripting basics for automation of tasks
    • Practical exercises for command-line proficiency
  3. Basic Linux security practices
    • User and group permissions management
    • Securing the Linux boot process and services
    • Firewall and SELinux basics for securing Linux systems
  1. Techniques for online reconnaissance
    • Using search engines for information gathering
    • Leveraging social media and public records
    • Tools and techniques for footprinting and scanning
  2. Tools for data gathering
    • Overview of tools like WHOIS, traceroute, and NSlookup
    • Introduction to web scraping tools
    • Using DNS enumeration tools for gathering domain information
  3. Analyzing information for vulnerabilities
    • Identifying potential security weaknesses from gathered data
    • Prioritizing vulnerabilities for testing and mitigation
    • Creating a reconnaissance report for further action
  1. Social media and internet research methods
    • Techniques for finding personal information online
    • Assessing digital footprints on various platforms
    • Case studies on information gathering through social engineering
  2. Ethical considerations and privacy
    • Understanding legal boundaries and ethical guidelines
    • Protecting personal privacy while conducting research
    • The importance of consent and data protection laws
  3. Using information for defensive strategies
    • Educating employees on the risks of oversharing online
    • Implementing policies to minimize information exposure
    • Developing a response plan for information leakage incidents
  1. Concepts of backdoors
    • Definition and types of backdoors
    • Understanding the threat posed by backdoors
    • Historical examples of backdoor exploits
  2. Creation and detection of undetectable backdoors
    • Techniques for creating stealthy backdoors
    • Tools and methods for detecting hidden backdoors
    • Case studies of undetectable backdoors in the wild
  3. Countermeasures and protection
    • Implementing security measures to prevent backdoor installation
    • Regular system scanning and monitoring for anomalies
    • Best practices for patch management and security updates
  1. Techniques and tools for spying
    • Keyloggers and screen capture malware
    • Using spyware to monitor user activities
    • Demonstrations of spyware installation and data extraction
  2. Legal and ethical implications
    • Understanding the legal ramifications of using spying tools
    • Ethical considerations in security testing and research
    • Balancing security needs with privacy rights
  3. Defense strategies against spying malware
    • Detection and removal of spyware
    • Securing systems against unauthorized monitoring
    • Educating users on the signs of potential spying activity
  1. Advanced malware features
    • Techniques for making malware persistent
    • Methods for malware communication and control
    • Enhancing malware to bypass security measures
  2. Evasion techniques from antivirus detection
    • Understanding how antivirus software detects malware
    • Techniques for obfuscating malware to evade detection
    • Testing malware against various antivirus solutions
  3. Updating and maintenance of secure systems
    • Strategies for keeping systems updated against known vulnerabilities
    • Implementing robust security policies to prevent malware infection
    • Regular security audits and assessments to identify potential weaknesses
  1. Trojan concepts and creation
    • Understanding the functionality and types of Trojans
    • Tools and environments for developing Trojans
    • Demonstrations of Trojan creation and deployment
  2. Distribution methods
    • Common vectors for Trojan distribution
    • Crafting convincing phishing emails for Trojan delivery
    • Using social engineering techniques to spread Trojans
  3. Prevention and removal
    • Techniques for detecting and removing Trojans
    • Implementing security measures to prevent Trojan infections
    • Educating users on safe practices to avoid Trojan attacks
  1. Overview of Mac OS vulnerabilities
    • Common misconceptions about Mac OS security
    • Recent vulnerabilities and exploits in Mac OS
    • Comparing Mac OS security features with other operating systems
  2. Malware types specific to Mac OS
    • Analysis of malware families targeting Mac OS
    • Case studies of significant Mac OS malware attacks
    • Techniques for analyzing Mac OS malware
  3. Security best practices for Mac OS
    • Configuring Mac OS security settings for maximum protection
    • Using built-in and third-party tools for Mac OS security
    • Regular maintenance and updates to keep Mac OS secure
  1. Linux system vulnerabilities
    • Identifying common vulnerabilities in Linux systems
    • Understanding the impact of vulnerabilities on Linux security
    • Case studies of Linux system breaches
  2. Types of malware targeting Linux
    • Overview of malware families affecting Linux
    • Techniques for Linux malware analysis
    • Demonstrations of Linux malware infection and behavior
  3. Linux security enhancements
    • Hardening Linux systems against attacks
    • Implementing security controls and monitoring for Linux
    • Regular Linux system audits and security checks
  1. Phishing, vishing, and other delivery techniques
    • Overview of social engineering delivery methods
    • Crafting effective phishing emails and vishing scripts
    • Analyzing successful social engineering campaigns
  2. Crafting believable phishing campaigns
    • Techniques for creating convincing phishing content
    • Utilizing psychological triggers in phishing attempts
    • Testing and refining phishing campaigns for effectiveness
  3. Defensive measures against malicious deliveries
    • Training employees to recognize and report phishing attempts
    • Implementing technical defenses against phishing and vishing
    • Continuous improvement of organizational security awareness
  1. Using Meterpreter for post-exploitation
    • Introduction to Meterpreter and its capabilities
    • Common Meterpreter commands for data extraction and system control
    • Practical exercises with Meterpreter in controlled environments
  2. Commands and scripts for data extraction
    • Automating data collection with Meterpreter scripts
    • Techniques for stealthy data extraction without detection
    • Ensuring data integrity and confidentiality during extraction
  3. Securing systems post-compromise
    • Identifying and closing security gaps after an attack
    • Remediation steps to recover from Meterpreter exploitation
    • Implementing monitoring to detect future compromises
  1. Empire post-exploitation framework
    • Overview of the Empire framework and its use cases
    • Setting up Empire for post-exploitation tasks
    • Modules and capabilities of Empire for extended control
  2. Modules and listeners
    • Configuring listeners for persistent access
    • Utilizing modules for lateral movement and privilege escalation
    • Customizing Empire for specific post-exploitation scenarios
  3. Remediation and recovery
    • Steps for system recovery after Empire exploitation
    • Hardening systems against future Empire framework use
    • Lessons learned from post-exploitation analysis
  1. Developing a comprehensive security mindset
    • The importance of a proactive approach to cybersecurity
    • Building a culture of security within the organization
    • Continuous learning and adaptation in the face of evolving threats
  2. Organizational policies and training
    • Developing and implementing effective security policies
    • Role-based security training for different levels of the organization
    • Evaluating and updating training programs to address new threats
  3. Continuous improvement for security posture
    • Utilizing security audits and assessments for ongoing improvement
    • Implementing feedback loops for security incident response
    • Leveraging new technologies and methodologies for enhanced security

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Our customized corporate training packages offer various benefits. Maximize your organization's training budget and save big on your Social Engineering training by choosing one of our training packages. This option is best suited for organizations with multiple training requirements. Our training packages are a cost-effective way to scale up your workforce skill transformation efforts..

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125 licenses

64 hours of training (includes VILT/In-person On-site)

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350 licenses

160 hours of training (includes VILT/In-person On-site)

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900 licenses

400 hours of training (includes VILT/In-person On-site)

Designed for large corporations

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Unlimited licenses

Unlimited duration

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Target Audience for Social Engineering Training Course

The Social Engineering training course is ideal for IT and cybersecurity professionals, human resources personnel, customer service and support staff, management and leadership teams.

The Social Engineering training program can also be taken by professionals at various levels in the organization.

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Prerequisites for Social Engineering Training

The Social Engineering training can be taken by professionals with a basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts.

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At Edstellar, we understand the importance of impactful and engaging training for employees. To ensure the training is more interactive, we offer Face-to-Face onsite/in-house or virtual/online Social Engineering training for companies. This method has proven to be the most effective, outcome-oriented and well-rounded training experience to get the best training results for your teams.

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