Digital identity guidelines authentication and lifecycle management

Social engineering attacks rely on manipulating human psychology and behavior to deceive individuals into divulging sensitive information or performing actions that can compromise security. To defend against social engineering attacks, organizations and individuals can implement the following defensive measures:

Employee Awareness and Training:

Source: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). (2017). Digital Identity Guidelines: Authentication and Lifecycle Management. Special Publication 800-63B. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.800-63b

By combining employee awareness and training with strict access controls, organizations can significantly reduce the likelihood of successful social engineering attacks.