The art of manipulating or deceiving you into taking an action or divulging sensitive information.

Watch out for these three types:

DIGITAL ATTACKS
Phishing - Email-based social engineering targeting an organization.
Spear Phishing - Email-based social engineering targeting a specific person or role.

Your Role: STOP, LOOK, and THINK before clicking on a link or opening an attachment.

IN-PERSON ATTACKS
USB Attacks - An attack that uses a thumb drive to install malware on your computer.
Tailgating - When a hacker bypasses physical access controls by following an authorized person inside.

Your Role: STOP, LOOK, and THINK before complying with requests from strangers who prey on your social nature. It is better to be firm than insecure.

MOBILE/PHONE ATTACKS
Smishing - Text-based social engineering.
Vishing - Over-the-phone-based social engineering.

Your Role: STOP, LOOK, and THINK before clicking on a link in a text message or divulging sensitive information over the phone.