Human Compromise
The Art of Social Engineering
By- Mike Murr, (GCIH, GCFA, GREM) is a consultant with Social Exploits. Social Exploits is a consulting firm based in Los Angeles, California that provides guidance, research, and support in the fields of persuasion and security. Michael is also a certified SANS instructor, he teaches classes in information security, digital forensics, and investigations. He is also a member of the Association of Computing Machinery and the Reid Institute.
This book teaches you the "how-to" of social engineering. Taking a hands-on approach, you will learn everything from the field-tested methods for reading body language, to the practical techniques for manipulating human perception, plus a whole lot more. Since you can apply the material in this book to your everyday life, you will be better at both influencing others, and preventing yourself from being influenced. Regardless of how you use the skills that you develop, you will gain an understanding and perspective that few others have...
Audience
Penetration testers and IT security professionals, including system/network administrators
Paperback, 324 Pages
Published: June 2012
Imprint: Syngress
ISBN: 978-1-59749-576-9
Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction: How Social Engineering Works in the Real World
Chapter 2 - Frames: The Essence of Social Engineering
Chapter 3 - Emotions: The Invisible Hand that Guides Us
Chapter 4 - Body Language: Actions Speak Louder than Words
Chapter 5 - Cialdini's Weapons of Influence: Cross Culture Persuasion Patterns
Chapter 6 - Operational Social Engineering: High Level Strategies and Approaches
Chapter 7 - Tactical Social Engineering: Infield Strategies
Chapter 8 - Ethics: Trust and Morality
