Security Awareness Training – Social Engineering

March 18, 2025

Join us for an essential Security Awareness Training session focused on Social Engineering. In this session, we delve into the critical importance of cybersecurity awareness and how you, as an individual, serve as the first line of defense against cyber threats.

 

Key Topics Covered:

  • The Cost of a Data Breach: Understand the financial and reputational impact of data breaches, with the global average cost reaching $4.88 million USD in 2024.
  • Real-World Example: Learn from the Change Healthcare Breach of 2024, the largest in U.S. history, affecting 100 million people, and discover how compromised credentials and lack of multi-factor authentication (MFA) led to a $2.87 million loss.
  • Social Engineering Tactics: Explore how attackers exploit human tendencies like trust, fear, and curiosity through phishing, smishing, and vishing attacks. Did you know that 98% of cyberattacks use social engineering tactics?
  • Red Flags to Watch For: Learn how to spot phishing emails, smishing texts, and vishing calls by identifying common red flags such as generic greetings, urgent tones, unexpected links, and requests for sensitive information.
  • What to Do if You’re Targeted: Gain practical steps to take if you encounter a phishing email, smishing text, or vishing call, including how to report suspicious messages and protect your information.
  • What to Do if You’ve Been Scammed: If you fall victim to a scam, don’t panic! We provide clear guidance on how to respond, including disconnecting your devices, contacting technical support, and reporting the incident to authorities like the FBI and CISA.
  • Cybersecurity is not just an IT issue—it’s everyone’s responsibility. Whether you’re an employee, business owner, parent, or senior, this training is designed to equip you with the knowledge to reduce cybersecurity risks and protect yourself and your organization.

 

Why This Matters:

Remember: Technology alone cannot protect you. Training is a must to stay ahead of evolving threats. Watch this session to strengthen your cybersecurity awareness and become a more informed and vigilant defender against social engineering attacks.

 

Stay safe, stay aware, and remember—YOU are the first line of defense!

 

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