Social Engineering and Case Analysis: Phishing

Social Engineering: What it is and How it Works

• Understanding the concept and functioning of social engineering
• Why it has become one of the most effective attack vectors

Persuasive Factors in Social Engineering Attacks

• Psychological triggers attackers exploit
• Techniques to manipulate decision-making

Cross-cutting Factors that Increase Effectiveness

• Organizational weaknesses that enable attacks
• Human factors that make individuals more vulnerable

Case Studies: Real-world Phishing Attacks

• Analysis of real incidents
• Lessons learned from phishing campaigns

Protection Against AI-enhanced Social Engineering Attacks

• Updating awareness and training programs
• Strengthening policies and detection mechanisms
• Practical strategies to reduce the human attack surface

Duration: 30 minutes + Q&A session