Human Hacking: GenAI and Social Engineering

Explore the role of GenAI in modern social engineering. Understand phishing, deepfakes, and malicious AI tools, and gain actionable strategies to secure your organization against evolving cyber threats. Dive into the intersection of Generative AI and human behavior manipulation, where cybercriminals exploit advanced AI tools to launch sophisticated social engineering attacks. The course begins with an introduction to Generative AI and social engineering fundamentals, building a strong foundation for understanding AI-driven threats. Learners explore real-world examples of phishing campaigns, malicious chatbots, and deepfake attacks to grasp the evolving cyber landscape. The curriculum then shifts to in-depth techniques for identifying and mitigating GenAI-powered attacks. Step-by-step demonstrations cover how deepfakes are crafted, how AI enhances phishing effectiveness, and the methods used to counter AI-driven disinformation. Participants also learn actionable strategies to prevent attacks, protect sensitive information, and strengthen organizational resilience against these modern threats. Finally, learners consolidate their knowledge by creating a comprehensive GenAI social engineering awareness program. This hands-on approach ensures participants can apply insights immediately, fostering a proactive security culture. By the end of the course, professionals will confidently anticipate AI-enhanced threats and implement robust defenses to safeguard their organizations and teams. This course is designed for IT professionals, cybersecurity specialists, and business leaders seeking to understand and counter AI-driven social engineering threats. Participants should have basic knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and a desire to develop advanced skills in threat awareness, detection, and mitigation strategies to protect their organizations effectively. The course guides learners from foundational concepts of Generative AI and social engineering to advanced AI-powered attack methods. It combines real-world examples, risk mitigation strategies, and hands-on program creation, ensuring participants develop practical expertise to defend against evolving threats. This course is based on Human Hacking Fundamentals - GenAI, Social Engineering & Awareness, by Tyler Wall. Copyright © 2026 Tyler Wall. All rights reserved. No part of this course may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embedded in critical articles or reviews. Packt is one of the world's most prolific publishers of cutting-edge technical content. For over two decades we've made it our mission to curate and publish the knowledge of only the very best technical experts. We focus on real-world courses that help our customers get the job done, with coverage that extends across a wide range of established and cutting-edge technical topics. If you're an individual or an organisation that embraces learning by doing, Packt is the perfect fit for you.