Akademie kyberbezpečnosti – Sociální inženýrství a manipulace

What is social engineering?
Social engineering is a manipulative technique in which attackers bypass technical security by directly targeting the human psyche – through authority, urgency, or fear. The goal is to get the victim to take action that they would not normally take. did not do.

Who is the social engineering course suitable for?
Primarily for HR, finance, management, assistants and sales departments - that is, for everyone who communicates with external entities. No prior technical knowledge is required.

What is spear phishing and how does it differ from regular phishing?
Spear phishing is a targeted attack on a specific person or company, unlike desktop phishing. The attacker often uses information obtained about the victim in advance, which makes the attack significantly more credible.

How to properly respond to a suspicious request from a "superior" or supplier?
The key is to follow the principle of "verify before you act" – Therefore, verify the request independently through another communication channel before responding to it. The course teaches you how to maintain an assertive approach under pressure through specific scenarios from HR, finance, and supplier relations.