Social Engineering

Social EngineeringUnlock the secrets of human manipulation with 'Social Engineering: The Science of Human Hacking' by Christopher Hadnagy. This essential read, published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., dives deep into the psychology behind social engineering, presenting sophisticated tactics that hackers use to exploit human vulnerabilities. In this comprehensive guide, youll learn how decision making processes can be influenced and exploited, making it a critical resource

Unlock the secrets of human manipulation with 'Social Engineering: The Science of Human Hacking' by Christopher Hadnagy. This essential read, published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., dives deep into the psychology behind social engineering, presenting sophisticated tactics that hackers use to exploit human vulnerabilities. In this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn how decision-making processes can be influenced and exploited, making it a critical resource for cybersecurity professionals and anyone interested in safeguarding sensitive information.

The Second Edition updates include the latest techniques and more compelling examples, studies, and stories that illustrate the effectiveness of social engineering in today's digital world. It addresses why traditional security measures, like firewalls and antivirus software, often fall short when facing social engineering attacks. Knowing how to recognize, predict, and prevent these manipulative tactics is vital in protecting your organization and personal data.

Whether you are a security officer wanting to bolster defenses or an individual looking to enhance personal security awareness, this book is your guide to building a more resilient human firewall. Equip yourself with knowledge and learn to spot the red flags before falling victim to these cunning schemes. Don't let your organization be the next victim of social engineering!

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119433385
Year: 2018
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 320

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119433385
Year: 2018
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 320


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Harden the human firewall against the most current threats


Social Engineering: The Science of Human Hacking reveals the craftier side of the hacker™s repertoire”why hack into something when you could just ask for access? Undetectable by firewalls and antivirus software, social engineering relies on human fault to gain access to sensitive spaces; in this book, renowned expert Christopher Hadnagy explains the most commonly-used techniques that fool even the most robust security personnel, and shows you how these techniques have been used in the past. The way that we make decisions as humans affects everything from our emotions to our security. Hackers, since the beginning of time, have figured out ways to exploit that decision making process and get you to take an action not in your best interest. This new Second Edition has been updated with the most current methods used by sharing stories, examples, and scientific study behind how those decisions are exploited.


Networks and systems can be hacked, but they can also be protected; when the śsystemť in question is a human being, there is no software to fall back on, no hardware upgrade, no code that can lock information down indefinitely. Human nature and emotion is the secret weapon of the malicious social engineering, and this book shows you how to recognize, predict, and prevent this type of manipulation by taking you inside the social engineer™s bag of tricks.


Examine the most common social engineering tricks used to gain access

Discover which popular techniques generally don™t work in the re