Question

Read "Cybersecurity: Risks, Vulnerabilities and Countermeasures to Prevent Social Engineering Attacks," located within the required readings. In the article, the authors define and discuss social engineering. Review the preventative measures discussed. Do you agree or disagree with this assertion? Do you agree that the best approach to control social engineering attacks is through end user education? Why or why not? Provide a rationale for your answer.

Answer 1

In this article, the authors talk about the importance of cybersecurity. Cybersecurity refers to the practice of protecting systems, networks and programs from digital attacks. The authors propose several ways in which we can approach cybersecurity. However, the one that they recommend the most is that of end user education.

End user education refers to the practice of informing your users of the dangers of the internet. This can take place at an individual level or at a corporate level. I do believe that the best way to prevent a cyber attack is through end user education. This is because users are the first line of defense in this situation. They are the ones who are usually contacted, as well as those who can best protect your system against problems.