Social Engineering: The Science of Human Hacking
Understand human manipulation techniques and strengthen defenses against social engineering
Created by Christopher Hadnagy
Explore the psychology and techniques behind social engineering to better recognize and defend against human manipulation. Learn how attackers profile targets, use influence, and exploit nonverbal cues. Gain practical insights to strengthen your organization's human defenses.
Wiley | 320 min
What You Will Learn
You will work through real attack stories, scientific research, and practical examples to understand how social engineers operate. By examining profiling, pretexting, influence, and nonverbal behavior, you'll learn to identify manipulation and turn offensive techniques into actionable defensive strategies.
Key Features
- Spot and analyze common social engineering tactics used in real-world scenarios
- Interpret communication patterns, nonverbal cues, and emotional triggers for better defense
- Develop effective policies and awareness strategies to reduce human security risks
Target Audience
Ideal for security professionals, penetration testers, IT managers, and anyone responsible for protecting people and data from manipulation. If you have a basic understanding of security concepts and want to strengthen your organization's defenses against social engineering, this course is designed for you.
