Social Engineering Training in Kitchener

Social Engineering Training Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Social Engineering

• Introduction to Social Engineering
  • Introduction
  • How does Social Engineering Works?

Module 2: Social Engineering Types

• Social Engineering Types
• Email
• Telephone
• Baiting
• Fax
• Pretexting

Module 3: Influencing Techniques

• Influencing Techniques
  • Reciprocation
  • Obligation
  • Concession
  • Scarcity
  • Authority
  • Commitment and Consistency
  • Liking
  • Consensus or Social Proof

Module 4: Overview of Elicitation

• Overview of Elicitation
  • Flattery
  • False Statements
  • Artificial Ignorance
  • Sounding Board
  • Bracketing

Module 5: Basics of Pretexting

• Basics of Pretexting
• Research and Planning
• Body Language

Module 6: Information Gathering

• Introduction
  • How to Gather Information?
  • Dradis Framework
• Sources of Information

Module 7: Computer-Based and Physical Tools

• Kali Linux
• Social Engineering Toolkit (SET)
• Metasploit Framework
• Maltego
• Cameras
• GPS Trackers
• Lock Picking
• Phone

Who Should Attend this Social Engineering Training ?

This Cyber Security Training is ideal for professionals looking to understand and counteract manipulation tactics used in cyberattacks through Social Engineering techniques.

You should attend this Social Engineering Training if you are:

• Cybersecurity Analyst: Detecting and preventing social engineering threats
• IT Security Professional: Strengthening human-layer defences against manipulation
• Risk and Compliance Officer: Addressing vulnerabilities in user awareness and behaviour of Phishing
• Security Awareness Trainer: Educating teams to recognise phishing, Ransomware and deception tactics
• Law Enforcement Officer: Investigating fraud, Phishing, data breaches and cyber deception cases
• Cybersecurity Specialist: Building skills to combat social engineers and human-focused cyber threats

Prerequisites of the Social Engineering Training 

There are no formal prerequisites for attending the Social Engineering Course.

Social Engineering Training Course Overview

Social Engineering Training equips delegates with the knowledge to identify and counteract psychological manipulation techniques used in cyber attacks. It focuses on understanding how attackers exploit human behaviour to access sensitive systems and data.

This training develops delegates' ability to recognise threats such as phishing, baiting, and pretexting. It emphasises building defences through awareness, training, and effective organisational policies.

This 1-Day course offered by The Knowledge Academy enables delegates to strengthen organisational security and reduce human error. It provides practical skills and certification to apply social engineering principles confidently in real-world scenarios.

Social Engineering Training Course Objectives

• To identify various threats such as social engineering attacks and Ransomware
• To analyse the psychological principles behind social engineering
• To apply prevention strategies and awareness training against Phishing and phishing attacks
• To enhance organisational resilience against human-based attacks
• To develop skills to create effective security awareness campaigns for teams 
• To reduce human error and strengthen overall organisational security posture 

This comprehensive Social Engineering Course provides delegates with the knowledge to recognise and prevent manipulation tactics. It equips professionals to educate teams, build awareness, and reduce security risks effectively.

What’s Included in this Social Engineering Training Course?

• World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
• Social Engineering Certificate
• Digital Delegate Pack