Social Engineering in the Age of Generative AI - 2026

About this course

Generative AI is rapidly becoming an essential concept in artificial intelligence, offering incredible capabilities to simulate creativity and content generation. Tools like ChatGPT and MidJourney are changing the way industries operate. The "Social Engineering with GenAI " course is designed to provide a deep understanding of how generative AI technologies can be exploited for social engineering attacks and the strategies needed to defend against these sophisticated threats.This course covers the principles, components, and best practices for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating social engineering attacks driven by Generative AI.What You Will LearnFundamental principles and components of Social Engineering and GenAI: Understand the basics of social engineering and how Generative AI can be used in these attacks.Identifying GenAI-driven social engineering attacks: Learn to recognize and analyze attacks facilitated by GenAI, supported by real-world examples and case studies.Defensive strategies against GenAI social engineering: Implement effective defense mechanisms, best practices, and training programs to enhance resilience against these threats.Course OutlineIntroduction to Social Engineering and GenAIWhat is Social Engineering?How Generative AI is revolutionizing social engineering tacticsImportance of defending against GenAI-driven social engineering attacksIdentifying and Analyzing GenAI-Driven Social Engineering AttacksOverview of social engineering techniquesDetailed analysis of GenAI-facilitated attacksDefensive Strategies Against GenAI Social EngineeringSecurity best practices and toolsDeveloping po

Course objectives

• Provide a comprehensive understanding of the principles of social engineering and generative AI
• Equip learners with the skills to identify and analyze GenAI-driven attacks
• Develop strategies to mitigate the risks associated with these attacks