Certified Specialist Programme in Social Engineering Prevention for Small Businesses

• Introduction to Social Engineering: Defining social engineering, common types, and its impact on small businesses.
• Recognizing Social Engineering Attacks: Identifying phishing, baiting, quid pro quo, pretexting, and tailgating attacks.
• Psychology of Social Engineering: Understanding manipulation techniques, human vulnerabilities, and cognitive biases.
• Email Security Best Practices: Configuring spam filters, recognizing phishing emails, and safe email habits.
• Secure Password Management: Password creation guidelines, multi-factor authentication, and password managers.
• Safe Browsing Habits: Identifying malicious websites, using secure connections, and avoiding risky online activities.
• Physical Security Measures: Implementing access controls, securing premises, and preventing tailgating.
• Employee Training and Awareness: Developing security policies, conducting regular training sessions, and measuring effectiveness.
• Incident Response Planning: Establishing procedures for detecting, responding to, and recovering from social engineering attacks.
• Vendor and Third-Party Risk Management: Assessing vendor security practices, monitoring third-party access, and conducting due diligence.