A comprehensive view of social engineering methods and prevention Social engineering attacks security at its weakest link: People. Preying on employees’ best intentions, social engineers gain unauthorized access to systems and information.So how do you secure people against these tactics? Storytelling, education, processes, and other methods all come into play. CSO’s Ultimate Guide to Social Engineering, gathered from CSO’s popular interviews with social engineering experts, provides a complete look at common techniques in both attack and defense.This 13-page pdf is available for download by registered CSO Insiders only.What’s in the Ultimate Guide: Social engineering definedHow social engineers work and the psychology they rely onAwareness and prevention techniquesLots of examples of social engineering in actionDOWNLOAD THE REPORT HERE: Related content feature Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2023 Fears of recession, rising interest rates, mass tech layoffs, and conservative spending trends are likely to make dealmakers cautious, but an ever-increasing need to defend against bigger and faster attacks will likely keep M&A activity steady in By CSO Staff Sep 22, 2023 24 mins Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions brandpost Unmasking ransomware threat clusters: Why it matters to defenders Similar patterns of behavior among ransomware treat groups can help security teams better understand and prepare for attacks By Joan Goodchild Sep 21, 2023 3 mins Cybercrime news analysis China’s offensive cyber operations support “soft power” agenda in Africa Researchers track Chinese cyber espionage intrusions targeting African industrial sectors. By Michael Hill Sep 21, 2023 5 mins Advanced Persistent Threats Cyberattacks Critical Infrastructure brandpost Proactive OT security requires visibility + prevention You cannot protect your operation by simply watching and waiting. It is essential to have a defense-in-depth approach. By Austen Byers Sep 21, 2023 4 mins Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe