Social Engineering in IT Security: Tools, Tactics, and Techniques

Social Engineering in IT Security: Tools, Tactics, and Techniques

<h4>Cutting-edge social engineering testing techniques</h4> "Provides all of the core areas and nearly everything [you] need to know about the fundamentals of the topic."--<i>Slashdot</i></p> Conduct ethical social engineering tests to identify an organization's susceptibility to attack. Written by a global expert on the topic, <i>Social Engineering in IT Security</i> discusses the roots and rise of social engineering and presents a proven methodology for planning a test, performing reconnaissance, developing scenarios, implementing the test, and accurately reporting the results. Specific measures you can take to defend against weaknesses a social engineer may exploit are discussed in detail. This practical guide also addresses the impact of new and emerging technologies on future trends in social engineering.</p> <ul> <li>Explore the evolution of social engineering, from the classic con artist to the modern social engineer <li>Understand the legal and ethical aspects of performing a social engineering test <li>Find out why social engineering works from a victim's point of view <li>Plan a social engineering test--perform a threat assessment, scope the test, set goals, implement project planning, and define the rules of engagement <li>Gather information through research and reconnaissance <li>Create a credible social engineering scenario <li>Execute both on-site and remote social engineering tests <li>Write an effective social engineering report <li>Learn about various tools, including software, hardware, and on-site tools <li>Defend your organization against social engineering attacks</ul></p>