Social Engineering Advanced
Course Description
Beyond basic phishing. Learn advanced manipulation techniques and psychology for sophisticated social engineering.
Course Structure
Modules
Module 1: Psychology Deep Dive (6h)
- Cognitive biases exploitation
- NLP techniques
- Microexpressions
- Trust building
- Rapport techniques
Module 2: Advanced Pretexting (7h)
- Character development
- Long-term pretexts
- Documentation creation
- Backstory building
- Voice acting
Module 3: Multi-Vector Campaigns (6h)
- Coordinated attacks
- Physical + digital
- Timeline management
- Team operations
Module 4: Physical Operations (6h)
- Corporate infiltration
- Event attendance
- Badge engineering
- Surveillance techniques
Module 5: Supply Chain SE (5h)
- Vendor impersonation
- Partner exploitation
- Third-party access
- MSP attacks
Module 6: Ethics & Defense (5h)
- Ethical boundaries
- Awareness training
- Detection methods
- Incident response
Tools
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
| GoPhish | Campaigns |
| Social Engineering Toolkit | Automation |
| Maltego | Profiling |
| BeEF | Browser exploitation |
📄️ Overview
Advanced social engineering: deep pretexting, physical infiltration, and psychology