Social Engineering with AI: Advanced Techniques

Overview

Are you ready to uncover the hidden world of manipulation, deception, and technology? In this course, we delve deep into the art of social engineering and reveal how Generative AI is revolutionizing this age-old technique.

Social engineering isn’t just about trickery; it’s about exploiting human psychology to bypass even the most secure systems, and with the power of AI, these tactics have become more convincing and dangerous than ever.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Social Engineering
Definition and history
Fundamental psychological principles
The role of trust and manipulation
• Overview of AI in Social Engineering
Evolution of AI technologies
Generative AI: Capabilities and applications
Ethical considerations and challenges
• Advanced Techniques in Social Engineering
Phishing with AI-generated content
Deepfakes and synthetic media
Automating social media manipulation
• Case Studies and Real-world Applications
High-profile social engineering attacks
Analyzing AI-driven social engineering incidents
Lessons learned and preventative measures
• Psychological Exploitation and AI
Understanding cognitive biases
Leveraging AI to model psychological triggers
Behavioral analytics and prediction
• Designing AI-Enhanced Social Engineering Campaigns
Planning and executing convincing scenarios
Integrating AI tools for data gathering
Crafting persuasive narratives
• Security Measures and Countermeasures
Identifying and mitigating AI-driven attacks
Enhancing human and AI collaboration in security
Developing robust response strategies
• Future Trends and Innovations
Emerging AI technologies in social engineering
Anticipating advancements in defensive security
The evolving landscape of manipulation tactics
• Ethical Responsibility and Legal Implications
Understanding regulations and guidelines
Balancing innovation with ethical boundaries
Case discussions on legality and responsibility
• Course Wrap-Up and Assessment
Reviewing key concepts and techniques
Practical assessment: Designing a safe AI-led social engineering campaign
Final reflections and future learning paths

Taught by

Ing.Seif | Europe Innovation

Subjects

Information Security (InfoSec)