The Social Engineering and Cybersecurity Awareness course in Amsterdam is a targeted training course that equips professionals to recognize, prevent, and respond to social engineering attacks.
From:
15-12-2025
From:
19-01-2026
From:
09-02-2026
From:
10-08-2026
Course Overview
Social engineering exploits human behavior rather than technical vulnerabilities, making it one of the most effective attack methods used by cybercriminals. From phishing and pretexting to baiting and insider manipulation, employees are often the weakest link in security.
This Social Engineering and Cybersecurity Awareness Training Course provides participants with the knowledge to recognize, prevent, and respond to social engineering threats. It emphasizes building a culture of awareness, fostering resilience, and reducing risks associated with human factors.
Through role-play simulations, phishing exercises, and case studies, participants will learn how to strengthen human defenses and integrate awareness into enterprise security strategies.
Course Benefits
Recognize and prevent social engineering attacks.
Reduce risks associated with human error.
Strengthen organizational cyber awareness.
Improve resilience through culture-building.
Align awareness programs with compliance needs.
Course Objectives
Explore social engineering tactics and techniques.
Identify common attack vectors (phishing, vishing, baiting).
Apply awareness training strategies for employees.
Conduct simulations and phishing campaigns.
Align awareness with organizational security goals.
Build communication strategies for risk reduction.
Foster a long-term culture of cyber awareness.
Training Methodology
The course blends expert-led lectures, phishing simulations, case studies, and role-playing exercises to reinforce awareness and practical defenses.
Target Audience
Employees at all organizational levels.
Cybersecurity and IT professionals.
HR, training, and compliance officers.
Executives promoting a culture of security.
Target Competencies
Recognizing and resisting social engineering.
Cybersecurity awareness and training.
Risk reduction through behavior change.
Organizational resilience development.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Introduction to Social Engineering
Defining social engineering and its impact.
Psychological principles behind manipulation.
Real-world examples of social engineering attacks.
Case studies of enterprise breaches.
Unit 2: Common Social Engineering Techniques
Phishing, spear-phishing, and business email compromise.
Vishing, smishing, and pretexting.
Baiting and tailgating methods.
Workshop: analyzing attack scenarios.
Unit 3: Building Cybersecurity Awareness Programs
Importance of awareness in cyber defense.
Strategies for training and engagement.
Gamification and storytelling techniques.
Exercise: designing an awareness campaign.
Unit 4: Simulations and Testing
Running phishing simulation campaigns.
Behavioral testing and risk measurement.
Lessons learned from simulated attacks.
Role-play: employee response to attacks.
Unit 5: Sustaining Awareness and Culture
Embedding awareness into daily operations.
Leadership’s role in fostering cyber culture.
Continuous learning and adaptive strategies.
Roadmap for long-term awareness success.
Ready to turn human risk into human resilience?
Join the Social Engineering and Cybersecurity Awareness Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and gain the expertise to protect against manipulation and build a secure organizational culture.
The Social Engineering and Cybersecurity Awareness Training Courses in Amsterdam empower professionals with the knowledge and behavioral strategies needed to recognize, prevent, and respond to human-centered cyber threats. These programs are designed for employees, managers, IT professionals, and security officers who aim to strengthen organizational resilience by cultivating a proactive security culture across all levels.
Participants gain a deep understanding of social engineering tactics, including phishing, pretexting, baiting, and impersonation—techniques that exploit human psychology to breach systems and data. The courses emphasize how awareness, vigilance, and communication can mitigate these risks more effectively than technology alone. Through interactive simulations, real-world case studies, and role-based exercises, attendees learn to identify suspicious behaviors, verify information securely, and implement best practices for handling sensitive data.
These cybersecurity awareness training programs in Amsterdam combine theoretical insight with practical applications tailored to corporate, governmental, and institutional environments. Participants explore frameworks for designing awareness campaigns, building incident reporting mechanisms, and reinforcing compliance with data protection standards such as GDPR and ISO 27001. The curriculum also addresses emerging threats related to remote work, social media exposure, and hybrid digital workplaces—ensuring that participants can adapt their security mindset to evolving risk landscapes.
Attending these training courses in Amsterdam offers professionals an engaging learning experience enriched by expert-led sessions and collaboration with peers from various industries. The city’s global business and technology environment provides an ideal context for exploring the intersection of human behavior and cybersecurity. By completing this specialization, participants will be equipped to lead awareness initiatives, reduce the likelihood of human error, and foster a culture of digital responsibility—turning every employee into a vital line of defense against cyber threats in today’s interconnected world.