What is social engineering?
Social engineering is one of the most cunning forms of cybercrime. But what exactly is social engineering? Essentially, it is the art of manipulation to obtain confidential information. Hackers use social engineering tactics to trick you into providing sensitive data, access codes or even financial information.
What types of social engineering are there?
- Hackers often pose as trustworthy individuals or authorities to gain your trust.
- Emails or messages that appear to come from legitimate sources, but are in reality designed to extract your personal information.
- Creating a false identity to obtain your confidential data.
- Offers of help or services in exchange for your information.
Protection against social engineering
We take social engineering seriously and can help you as follows:
- Education is key. We train your staff to recognise the signs of social engineering and respond to them.
- Implementation of strict security measures to prevent confidential information from falling into the wrong hands.
- We keep a watchful eye on unusual activity within your networks, allowing us to respond quickly to potential threats.
How to prevent it?
- Don't blindly trust emails or calls requesting sensitive information.
- Always verify the identity of the person or organisation before sharing information.
- Have strong policies in place and keep them up to date.
- When in doubt, contact cybersecurity professionals.
At Schippers IT, we are dedicated to protecting your business from the hidden dangers of social engineering. Contact us today for a comprehensive security plan designed specifically for your business. Together, we'll create a safer digital landscape!