Understanding Social Engineering

Social engineering involves manipulating individuals to divulge confidential information or perform actions that compromise security. Techniques include convincing someone to reveal details about secure areas, like asking for directions to a server room or sending phishing emails that impersonate trusted sources. This manipulation makes it easier for attackers to exploit human behaviors rather than relying solely on technical vulnerabilities, highlighting the need for organizations to recognize that people are often the weakest link in security. As the landscape of attacks evolves, social engineering has become increasingly effective, surpassing traditional hacking methods in many cases.