The Invisible Threat
Cyber Defense Magazine, Thursday, December 28,2023
Cybersecurity is often associated with technical vulnerabilities and sophisticated defenses. However, one popular cyber-attack method known as social engineering leverages human psychology to gather information and perform attacks instead.
Social engineering is the psychological manipulation of people into performing actions or divulging confidential information. This invisible threat poses serious risk to today's organizations.
The following represent key social engineering principles and techniques to be wary of, as well as best practices for fortifying your organization against these dangerous attacks: