The Social Engineering and Cybersecurity Awareness in Vienna is a specialized training course designed to help participants recognize, prevent, and respond to human-targeted cyber threats.
From:
02-11-2026
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 Vienna provide professionals with a comprehensive understanding of how human behavior is targeted and exploited in cyberattacks—and how organizations can build effective defenses through awareness and education. Designed for cybersecurity teams, HR professionals, risk managers, and organizational leaders, these programs focus on identifying, preventing, and responding to social engineering threats that compromise systems, data, and employee trust.
Participants will explore the full spectrum of social engineering tactics, including phishing, spear-phishing, pretexting, tailgating, baiting, and impersonation. The courses emphasize how attackers manipulate psychological triggers to gain unauthorized access, and how employees can recognize and respond to suspicious activities. Through real-world case studies, simulations, and interactive exercises, attendees learn to identify red flags, strengthen verification processes, and report potential incidents promptly and effectively.
These cybersecurity awareness training programs in Vienna also highlight the importance of building an organizational culture grounded in vigilance and shared responsibility. Participants will learn how to design and implement cybersecurity awareness campaigns, develop communication strategies that reinforce secure behavior, and create training initiatives tailored to different departments and risk profiles. Key topics include crafting clear security policies, conducting simulated phishing exercises, and measuring the impact of awareness programs to ensure continuous improvement.
Attending these training courses in Vienna provides professionals with the opportunity to learn from global cybersecurity experts in a city renowned for its leadership in digital governance and policy development. The international learning environment encourages knowledge exchange and collaboration, enriching the overall experience. By completing this program, participants will be equipped to combat social engineering threats effectively, promote cybersecurity awareness organization-wide, and strengthen their organization’s resilience against human-centered cyber risks.