Social Engineering: Social Engineering 101

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Course features
  • Category: Security Awareness
  • Course Length: 6 minutes
  • Series: Social Engineering
  • Video Length: 5.5 minutes
  • Resources: Resources to help keep your online data safe and secure. 
Course overview
This micro course defines social engineering as a common type of cyberattack and teaches how these insidious attacks work. You'll identify different types of social engineering attacks, so you can spot them before they because a security issue.
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course learning objectives
  • Define social engineering
  • Identify how social engineering works
  • Identify types of social engineering attacks
  • Demonstrate how to spot a social engineering attack 
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Certification included
Downloadable certificate upon completion.

Skills you'll learn in this course

Cybersecurity

Computer Security

Information Security

What We Offer

What's included in this online course?

Video

Professional video is included with every course, discussing main topics and recapping key learning points.

Knowledge Checks

Check your retention of material and concepts with fun knowledge checks in the form of quizzes and games.

Engaging Material

Interactive elements, scenarios, and knowledge checks make learning entertaining and boost comprehension. 

Business Soft Skills

Critical knowledge to increase your value to your employer. Study at your own pace, at home or on the go.

Additional Resources

A list of additional resources is included with each course, directing students to extra material for further study.

Summary / Checklist

Each course comes with a summary of the key areas taught, in addition to a checklist for immediate implementation of ideas.