Social Engineering is a clever and manipulative approach adopted by cybercriminals to deceive individuals into disclosing confidential information or carrying out harmful actions.
Instead of relying on conventional hacking techniques, this strategy exploits human psychology, leveraging trust, curiosity, and deceit.
Whether by persuading people to reveal passwords, click on malicious links, or provide valuable personal data, Social Engineering attacks have become increasingly frequent and sophisticated.
Scitum, a cybersecurity company belonging to the CARSO group of Carlos Slim, has developed an online Social Engineering course.
Divided into three clearly defined modules, the course aims to equip participants with a deep understanding of Social Engineering and ways to mitigate its risks.
From the fundamentals of this tactic to strategies for countering it, the modules “Understanding Social Engineering,” “The Art of Hacking the Mind,” and “Preventing Social Engineering” will guide students through this intricate terrain.
With an approximate duration of 12 hours of study, the course adapts to different learning paces and does not require previous experience in computer security. Upon successful completion, participants will be able to obtain a certificate of participation attesting to their understanding and knowledge gained in the course.
How to Access the Course
For those interested in strengthening their digital defenses and gaining a better grasp of Social Engineering tactics, accessing the course is a straightforward process.
The steps are as follows:
- Visit the academica.mx website.
- Click on the “Log In” button in the upper right corner of the page.
- Log in with an existing account on academica.mx or create a new account if necessary.
- Use the search function to find the “Social Engineering” course or access it directly using this link.
- Access the course page and click on “Enroll Me” to register.
In a world where cyber threats are constantly evolving, education is an essential defense that everyone should possess.
