The Art of Deception - Controlling the Human Element of Security

by Kevin D. Mitnick, William L. Simon

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Book Summary

Exploring the intricate relationship between human psychology and information security, this book reveals how social engineering exploits the most vulnerable element in any security system: people. Through a combination of real-world anecdotes and practical guidelines, the authors demonstrate how even the most robust technical defenses can be bypassed by manipulating human trust. Readers are guided through the mindset of both attackers and defenders, learning to recognize, resist, and mitigate the subtle tactics that underlie the art of deception.

  • Human trust is the weakest link in security systems.
  • Social engineering leverages psychological...

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