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Learn Social Engineering
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Learn Social Engineering

by Dr. Erdal Ozkaya
April 2018
Beginner
566 pages
16h 30m
English
Packt Publishing

Overview

Learn Social Engineering is your go-to resource for mastering the intricacies of human hacking and understanding how social engineers operate. This book provides a comprehensive guide to the tools, techniques, and psychological tricks used in social engineering attacks, enabling you to secure yourself and your systems against these threats.

What this Book will help me do

  • Understand the psychology behind social engineering and how it exploits human behavior.
  • Learn to setup a lab environment using tools like Kali Linux and the Social Engineering Toolkit.
  • Develop skills to conduct effective information gathering and reconnaissance.
  • Recognize and defend against techniques such as phishing, baiting, and pretexting.
  • Gain expertise in mitigating social engineering threats and protecting your organization.

Author(s)

The author is an internationally recognized expert in information security with extensive experience in penetration testing and social engineering. With years of hands-on practice and teaching, they bring a practical approach to the subject, making complex security concepts accessible to learners at all levels.

Who is it for?

This book is ideal for IT security professionals such as security analysts and penetration testers who aim to enhance their understanding of social engineering. It caters to those with a foundational knowledge of security concepts and is particularly suitable if you're familiar with tools like Kali Linux. It's for readers who are eager to improve both their defensive and offensive capacity regarding social engineering in cybersecurity.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781788837927