The Social Engineering and Cybersecurity Awareness course in Madrid is designed to help professionals identify and prevent social engineering attacks while enhancing cybersecurity awareness within their organizations.
From:
09-02-2026
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 Madrid equip professionals with essential knowledge and practical skills to recognize, prevent, and respond to human-focused cyber threats. Designed for employees across all organizational levels—particularly those in IT, security, HR, customer service, and management—these programs emphasize strengthening the human element of cybersecurity and reducing vulnerabilities stemming from manipulation, deception, and psychological exploitation.
Participants explore the core principles of social engineering, examining the tactics used by threat actors to exploit trust, gather sensitive information, or gain unauthorized access to systems and facilities. The courses analyze common attack vectors such as phishing, pretexting, baiting, impersonation, and social media–based manipulation. Through interactive exercises, simulations, and real-world case studies, attendees learn to identify social engineering cues, apply defensive techniques, and respond effectively when confronted with suspicious requests or behaviors.
These cybersecurity awareness training programs in Madrid also focus on building a strong security culture within organizations. Participants gain practical strategies for promoting safe digital habits, improving communication between technical and non-technical teams, and implementing awareness campaigns that engage employees. The curriculum integrates human behavior insights with cybersecurity best practices, helping organizations reduce risk by fostering vigilance, accountability, and informed decision-making at every level.
Attending these training courses in Madrid provides a collaborative learning environment enriched by expert instructors and exposure to global perspectives on social engineering prevention. Madrid’s dynamic digital ecosystem enhances the experience, supporting discussions on emerging threats and innovative awareness approaches. By completing this specialization, participants will be prepared to strengthen their organization’s human defenses—enhancing resilience, reducing successful social engineering attacks, and contributing to a more secure and security-aware workplace culture.