The Art of Deception

Controlling the Human Element of Security

by: Kevin D. Mitnick|William L. Simon

in: Security & Cryptography

Summary:

The book delves into the world of social engineering, where human psychology is exploited to gain unauthorized access to information systems. It presents real-world examples of how con artists use deception to manipulate individuals into compromising their security, and offers insights on how to protect against such vulnerabilities.

Key points:

1. Social Engineering: The book focuses on social engineering, the manipulation of people to reveal confidential information, which is often easier than hacking software.

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