Social Engineering and User Awareness Training

At IT Lab, we deliver a variety of social engineering and user awareness training, including interactive online learning and engaging on-site workshops. 

We share the National Cyber Security Centre’s belief that people-centric thinking is the heart of robust security. Social engineering – in the context of cybersecurity – is an umbrella term for techniques used to exploit people’s trust. The goal is usually financial, but other motivations include ego and entertainment. 

Today humans, rather than machines, are a prime target for cybercriminals. Phishing is one of the top three security threats faced by British businesses and is used in more than two-thirds of all cyber attacks. In 2016, the cost to UK PLC was £6 billion. 

Social engineering takes many malicious and convincing forms: 

• Phishing, Spear Phishing, Vishing, SMiShing and Whaling - also known as CEO fraud or Business email compromise (BEC).
• Watering hole (or Waterhole) attacks.
• Baiting and Quid pro quo attacks.
• Tailgating - also known as Piggybacking - and Shoulder surfing.

Other activities by cyber criminals involve social engineering. For example, Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) attacks commonly include a spear phishing element. 

If you'd like... 

• To foster a culture of security across your user-base and minimise your vulnerabilities.
• Training that’s compelling, memorable and enjoyable.
• A range of training options – either online or workshop based – to suit your needs and budget.
• A training provider with the highest credentials and real-world experience of social engineering.
• To measure the results to evidence compliance to internal and external standards.

THEN IT LAB can Help 

• Our flexible training options and packages include:
  • Workshops at our modern and commutable training suites in London and Manchester.
  • Workshops at your premises, UK wide.
  • SecAware, our online training platform based on gamification to encourage participation and ongoing use.
• Assistance with user-facing policies.
• Guidance on your IT policies.
• Straightforward payment options; ask for details.

WHY CHOOSE IT LAB’S SOCIAL ENGINEERING OR USER AWARENESS TRAINING?

• We’re the social engineering experts. One reason for this is because we’ve been successfully applying social engineering techniques during red team client assignments for years.
• Our trainers are diverse, relatable and proud to deliver the best learning experiences. They’re also among the most highly qualified InfoSec professionals in the country.
• Our online SecAware platform is unique in the marketplace; the content was created by our cybersecurity experts. Access is unlimited and round the clock; just tell us how many users you have.
• SecAware was developed to fit around busy work schedules and designed to encourage participation. Downloadable reports allow you to track the growing knowledge of your user-base and evidence compliance.
• Training available for all levels, including workshops for your C-suite.
• We're ISO 9001, ISO 27001 and ISO 22301 certified.

To book a full-feature demo of SecAware or request a quote for a social engineering and user awareness workshop, just complete the contact form and we'll quickly be in touch.