CEH v12 Social Engineering

Master the art of deception and defense with this in-depth CEH social engineering training. Aligned with the latest Certified Ethical Hacker v12 framework, this course explores the psychological manipulation techniques used by cyber attackers and equips you with the skills to detect, defend, and educate against them. It’s an essential module for anyone pursuing a CEH certification or working in cybersecurity.

What You’ll Learn

• The psychology behind social engineering attacks
• Types of social engineering: phishing, baiting, pretexting, and more
• Case studies of real-world attacks and their impact
• Detecting and mitigating social engineering attempts
• Using tools and simulations to test social engineering resilience
• Training employees to recognize and report threats
• Legal and ethical considerations in penetration testing

Requirements

• Basic understanding of networking and cybersecurity principles
• Prior or ongoing enrollment in CEH v12 is recommended
• Curiosity about the human element of cyber defense

Course Description

This CEH social engineering training is a vital component of the Certified Ethical Hacker v12 certification. Social engineering remains one of the most successful attack vectors because it targets the most unpredictable element in security: humans. This course helps you understand how attackers think and manipulate targets, and more importantly, how to defend against such attacks.

Through interactive examples, practical tools, and real-world case studies, you’ll develop the skills to identify and neutralize social engineering threats. You’ll also learn how to perform controlled social engineering tests to assess organizational readiness and reinforce employee training.

By the end of the course, you will not only understand social engineering from an attacker’s point of view but also be able to build robust defense strategies to protect users, data, and systems.

About the Instructor

This course is taught by seasoned ethical hackers and cybersecurity educators who bring years of experience from both the field and the classroom. Their expertise ensures learners gain real-world insights and hands-on knowledge.

Explore These Valuable Resources

• EC-Council CEH Official Page
• CISA: Avoiding Social Engineering & Phishing Attacks
• Dark Reading: Social Engineering Trends

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