The Social Engineering and Cybersecurity Awareness course in Cairo is designed to help professionals recognize social engineering attacks and implement effective cybersecurity awareness programs.
From:
02-02-2026
From:
13-07-2026
From:
31-08-2026
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 Cairo provide professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to recognize, prevent, and respond to social engineering attacks, while promoting a culture of cybersecurity awareness within their organizations. These programs are designed for cybersecurity professionals, HR managers, IT security leaders, and compliance officers who are responsible for enhancing security awareness and protecting against manipulation tactics used by cybercriminals.
Participants will explore the core principles of social engineering, including common techniques such as phishing, pretexting, baiting, and tailgating. The courses cover how attackers exploit human behavior to gain unauthorized access to systems and sensitive data, and offer strategies to prevent these attacks. Attendees will learn how to identify social engineering attempts, educate employees on the risks of human error, and develop effective responses to security breaches caused by social engineering tactics.
These social engineering and cybersecurity awareness training programs in Cairo also focus on building a cybersecurity awareness culture within organizations. Participants will gain insights into how to design and deliver effective training programs that raise employee awareness of security risks, encourage safe digital behavior, and foster vigilance against threats. The curriculum includes best practices for developing policies, conducting simulated phishing exercises, and measuring the effectiveness of awareness campaigns to ensure sustained employee engagement with cybersecurity protocols.
Attending these training courses in Cairo offers professionals the opportunity to engage with cybersecurity experts and peers, discussing current social engineering threats and strategies for addressing them. Cairo’s growing role as a technology hub in the MENA region makes it an ideal setting to explore real-world challenges and best practices in social engineering and cybersecurity awareness. Upon completion, participants will be equipped to implement effective awareness programs, reduce the risk of social engineering attacks, and strengthen their organization’s overall cybersecurity posture.