Social Engineering and Human Factors
Understanding how human psychology is exploited in cyberattacks and how to build resilience.
Key Questions
- Analyze why the human element is often the weakest link in cybersecurity.
- Explain common social engineering tactics and how to recognize them.
- Design training programs to improve human resilience against social engineering attacks.
Common Core State Standards
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