Social Engineering Defense Mastery
Learn how to recognize, resist, and shut down phishing, social engineering, and AI-driven scams with a practical, real-world training program.
Why Social Engineering Defense Matters
Firewalls and anti-virus software can’t stop a convincing email, text message, or phone call that tricks a real person into clicking “yes.” This course focuses on the human side of cybersecurity—the layer attackers target first.
- Understand how attackers use fear, urgency, curiosity, and authority to manipulate people.
- Recognize red flags in phishing emails, texts, calls, and in-person interactions.
- Learn modern tactics including AI-generated messages and deepfake-enabled scams.
- Gain practical response strategies you can apply at home, at work, or with your team.
Social Engineering Defense Mastery breaks down complex security concepts into clear, relatable lessons with examples, scenarios, and actions you can take immediately—without needing a technical background.
What You’ll Learn
You’ll start with two fully built modules and receive new content throughout December 2025 as the course expands.
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Module 1 – Psychology of Social Engineering
How attackers think, why humans are targeted, emotional triggers, and real-world case studies. -
Module 2 – Social Engineering Attack Types
Phishing, vishing, smishing, impersonation, and other common tactics—with real examples and defense strategies.
- Module 3 - Cyber Scams and attack methods
How cyber attacks are packaged and made to look legitimate - Module 4 - What Not To Do
What you do is important but what you shouldn't do can be just as impactful. - Module 5 - Post Attack Actions
What should you do after a soocil engineering attack to minimize impact?
Who Is This Course For?
Social Engineering Defense Mastery is designed for anyone who uses technology and wants to stay safer—from individual users to business teams.
- Employees who receive email, text, or phone communications regularly
- Owners and staff at small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs)
- Leaders, managers, and executives who are prime targets for attackers
- IT and security teams who want stronger “human-layer” defenses
- Families who want to protect themselves from scams and fraud online
No technical background is required. Each lesson is presented in clear language with real examples, practical tips, and actions you can take right away.
Meet Your Instructor
Social Engineering Defense Mastery is created and led by Joe Hill, founder of Cyber Smart Resource.
Joe specializes in cybersecurity awareness for everyday users and small-to-medium-sized businesses. Through Cyber Smart Resource, he focuses on practical, real-world education that helps people recognize scams, protect sensitive information, and build safer digital habits.
As a soft release participant, you’ll have direct access to Joe to ask questions, share feedback, and get additional guidance as you move through the course.
