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Social Engineering Attacks
Covers the concept of, and the know how to reduce the risks of social engineering, the weakest link in information and physical security; the human aspect.
By Johan Hiemstra, 07/28/2004


Example of Social Engineering
This is a description and example of social engineering posted in securityforums.org
Manu Arian, 07/27/2004


Social Engineering - Skill of Chance
This paper describes a social engineering scenario. Social Engineering is the art of having people do what you want, or give you info on passwords, with out them knowing they're doing so.
By ScotCop, 07/16/2004


A Proactive Defense to Social Engineering
This paper covers methods of attack, and the policies and programs that can be put into effect to defend against social engineering.
By Wendy Arthurs, 05/17/2004


The Use of Social Engineering as a Means of Violating Computer Systems
'Social Engineering' is a practice that can be used to exploit what has long been considered the 'weakest link' in the security chain of an organization -the 'human factor'. As a security professional, it is important to be familiar with this threat, the techniques that could be used and the countermeasures that can be implemented to protect against it.
By Malcolm Allen, 05/17/2004


A Multi-Level Defense Against Social Engineering
This paper will discuss the basics of social engineering by giving a general overview of social engineering. It will then discuss the psychological triggers that make social engineering so successful. These triggers include strong affect, overloading, reciprocation, deceptive relationships, diffusion of responsibility and moral duty, authority, and integrity and consistency. Finally, this paper will define a multi-level defense that will address these psychological triggers.
By David Gragg, 05/11/2004


Social Engineering
This paper will describe social engineering and some of the common techniques used by social engineers. It will suggest policies, standards and procedures for helping to combat such a threat.
By Aaron Dolan, 05/11/2004


Social Engineering - For the Good Guys
This paper covers the importance of a security policy and even more importantly, the necessity of buy-in with management, employees, and your security team.
By James E. Keeling, 05/11/2004


Breaking Point: Forging Chaos and Destruction
Written to make novices, experts, and LEA's aware of high tech crime scenarios and how easy it has become to pass forgeries or frame someone in today's world without even having to be a computer expert.
By Jesus Oquendo, 03/21/2004


Identity Theft - The Real Cause
Looks at identity theft and the seriously devastating effects it can have today. Identity theft can be achieved by utilizing tactics such as the good old dumpster diving. "...6 out of every 7 bins contain information that is useful to a criminal who wants to steal your identity!"
By Mike Lee & Brian Hitchen , 03/21/2004


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