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Online CPD Course

Social Engineering Awareness

Develop awareness of social engineering techniques used to manipulate individuals into revealing information or compromising security.

1 course 4 CPD hours 365 days access Verifiable certificate
Course Price
£19.99
Curriculum

Course Details

CPD212-CS-006

Social Engineering Awareness

240 minutes 4 CPD hours Introductory English 80% pass mark
Course Description
This professional online CPD course introduces learners to social engineering awareness. It covers impersonation, manipulation, pretexting, tailgating, phishing, authority scams, psychological tactics, verification procedures and incident reporting. Learners will understand how attackers exploit human behaviour and how to respond safely.
Learning Outcomes
  • Explain the principles of social engineering.
  • Recognise common manipulation and deception techniques.
  • Verify identities before sharing sensitive information.
  • Respond appropriately to suspicious requests and communications.
  • Protect organisational assets against social engineering attacks.
  • Report suspected incidents using organisational procedures.
  • Successfully complete the end-of-course knowledge assessment.
Study online Access course materials through your secure learner account and continue from your recorded progress.
Complete the assessment Your final score and completion result are retained within your learning record.
Record your achievement Successful completion is added to your CPD transcript with access to a verifiable certificate.