Security Through Education
Learn how to understand the science behind the psychological, physiological and artistic aspects of human communications.
This is an online resource for security professionals, adversarial simulators (pentesters), as well as enthusiasts. However, you may be asking, “What is Social Engineering?” It’s a blend of science, psychology and art. And, while it is amazing and complex, it is also very simple.
We define social engineering as, “Any act that influences a person to take an action that may or may not be in their best interest” (Christopher Hadnagy, Social Engineering: The Science of Human Hacking. 2nd ed. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley Publishing, 2018). We define it in very broad and general terms because we feel that social engineering is not always negative. It can also encompass how we communicate with our parents, therapists, children, spouses, and others.
Social-Engineer Blog
Educational content about everything from social engineering to psychology.
Social-Engineer Podcast
Home of the Human Element Series and the SEcurity Awareness Series
Social-Engineer Newsletter
Monthly article that delves deep into social engineering topics.
The Podcast
The Social-Engineer Podcast is a semimonthly discussion hosted by a panel of security experts that make up the SEORG Crew. We include guests from diverse backgrounds to discuss human behavior and its implications for information security.
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October 22, 2024
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September 30, 2024
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Newsletters
Onsite Social Engineering: Tribe Mentality
November 4, 2024
Understanding Multi-Factor Authentication
October 7, 2024
Cybersecurity During Election Years
September 2, 2024
Understanding SMiShing
July 1, 2024
Gearing up for Cybersecurity Awareness Month
June 3, 2024
When Pretext Meets Reality
May 6, 2024
A Beginner’s Take on Social Engineering – Part 1
April 1, 2024
Event Updates
The Social-Engineer Framework
The Social-Engineer Framework is a searchable information resource for people wishing to learn more about the psychological, physical and historical aspects of social engineering.