Building Blocks of Social Engineering Attacks For The Organization

Abstract

In the information security domain social engineering is a methods of attacks by malicious activates . Initially it is accomplished through human interaction . Then turns the machine into mal functions. Human and machine both are similarly used in social engineering attacks. For the building block of SoE attacks article emphasize on the common relationship reference on concepts other information security issues which would be used for building blocks of SoE attacks among other security measurement . Though hundred percent information security barrier is impossible for any organization .However here discussing the various fundamental terms used in security – related topics . Showing important concepts in information classification as it forms a fundamental step toward the building blocks for SoE attacks in the organizations. Classification of business system and events was also addressed to serve as a foundation for the discussion on disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity . In this article also mentioned about an interesting technique showing the relationship among other security terms for the building blocks of SoE attacks . And discussing the methodology , that not as strong encryption but reasonably useful in some scenarios requiring protection of sensitive information.