What is social engineering?

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Firewalls are like the security guards of a network—they monitor and control incoming and outgoing traffic based on predefined security rules. Their main job is to protect your network from unauthorized access, cyberattacks, and data breaches.

Social engineering is a manipulation technique that tricks people into revealing confidential information or performing actions that compromise security.
Instead of attacking computer systems directly, social engineers exploit human psychology—such as trust, fear, curiosity, or urgency—to bypass security measures.

How it works:

1. Research – The attacker gathers information about the target (name, job role, habits, etc.).

2. Deception – They pretend to be someone trustworthy (like IT support, a coworker, or a bank official).

3. Exploitation – The victim is convinced to share sensitive data, click a malicious link, or allow access.

4. Execution – The attacker uses the gained information to steal money, access systems, or spread malware.

Common types:

• Phishing – Fake emails or messages that look legitimate.

• Vishing – Voice calls asking for sensitive info.

• Pretexting – Inventing a false story or role to gain trust.

• Baiting – Offering something tempting (like free software or a USB drive) that contains malware.

• Tailgating – Following someone into a secure area without authorization.

Prevention:

• Be skeptical of unsolicited requests for information.

• Verify identities before sharing sensitive data.

• Educate employees about scams.

• Use multi-factor authentication.

If you like, I can give real-life social engineering attack examples so it’s easier to spot them.

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