Social engineering is a tactic used by criminals to manipulate individuals or organizations into divulging sensitive information or performing certain actions. These cyber assaults can make people give up personal information, login credentials, or even money by preying on human emotions and trust. But the attacks themselves can take many forms. In this course, we'll discuss how social engineering works and the common types of tactics that exist. We'll provide examples of how you might experience social engineering at work or at home, and we'll go over ways to protect yourself against these threats.