Information security in the workplace - Hacktory

Information security
in the workplace

The main vulnerability of any system, which cybercriminals are exploiting, is people, their emotions, and mistakes. Learn all basics of social engineering to protect yourself from criminals’ manipulation.

  • 12 lessons
  • 8 practice assignments

About the course

The course includes common methods and techniques of influencing people, countermeasures, as well as the most effective testing techniques using social engineering methods.
The course contains the most common mistakes of employees who fall for the manipulations of social engineers, which you can avoid.
  • You will learn the essence of social engineering and see how psychological techniques work in phishing, physical access, and telephone attacks.
  • You can consolidate the acquired knowledge by completing a theory test and interactive practical tasks.
  • You will try yourself as a potential victim and an attacker. The convenience and features of the platform will make your learning an exciting game.

You will learn in the course

  • Graph
    Keep confidential data within the company
  • Techniques
    Recognize social engineers and industrial spies
  • Creative
    Develop information security awareness
  • Secure code
    Prevent leaks and social engineering attacks

Lessons

Lesson 1. Introduction to information security
Lesson 2. Introduction to social engineering
Lesson 3. Information gathering
Lesson 4. Malicious links to phishing sites
Lesson 5. Downloading malicious files
Lesson 6. Vishing and telephone attacks
Lesson 7. Physical access: Part 1
Lesson 8. Physical Access: Part 2
Lesson 9. Physical Access: Part 3
Lesson 10. Casual acquaintance
Lesson 11. Information security outside the office
Lesson 12. Incident prevention measures

Let’s get started!

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Who can benefit?

  • Those who want to be confident in the security of their data and finances
  • Office employees
  • Remote employees of all departments
  • Heads of departments

Platform advantages

  • Gamified learning process
  • Practical tasks based on real cases
  • Virtual assistants
  • Software – independent environment

Add key items to your CV after the course

Position
Manager
Skills
  • Basics of social engineering techniques
  • Understanding of cybersecurity measures 
in the workplace
  • Creative thinking and problem solving
  • Professional certification

We offer 3 different packages

Free trial

  • Two lessons
  • Tests
  • Two daily labs (session up to 3 hours)
  • Exam
  • Certificate
  • More hints
  • More hackcoins
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  • All theory lessons
  • Unlimited daily labs (session up to 6 hours)
  • Two 30-min practice assignments
  • Exam
  • Certificate
  • More hints
  • More hackcoins
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