IT SecurityQuestion 73 of 100
What is 'social engineering' in the context of security?
a.Manipulating people into divulging information or performing insecure actions
b.Designing social media platforms
c.Building physical networks
d.Encrypting social media posts
Explanation
Social engineering exploits human psychology rather than technical vulnerabilities to gain access or information. Tactics include impersonation, pretexting, and creating a false sense of urgency. Training and healthy skepticism are the best defenses against it.
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