Assignment #5 - Documentary Reflection: Breakthrough - Social Engineering
Due Date: 23:59
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Discussion Session: Social Engineering
Objective
This assignment aims to facilitate a discussion session among students to share their thoughts, reflections, and key takeaways from Jayson E. Street’s social engineering penetration test of Beirut Bank as depicted in “Breakthrough S02E02.”
Instructions
- Discussion Session:
Organize and facilitate a discussion session based on the following open-ended questions:
- What were the most surprising or insightful aspects of Jayson E. Street’s social engineering techniques?
- How did the documentary illustrate the vulnerabilities and weaknesses in human factors within the bank’s security?
- What are the ethical considerations surrounding the use of social engineering in penetration testing?
- What lessons can be learned from this incident in terms of improving organizational security and employee training?
- How can organizations balance the need for security with the potential invasiveness of social engineering tests?
- Reflection Submission:
Each student should post a brief reflection summarizing their contributions to the discussion and their personal insights gained from the documentary and the session in the
soceng-discussionchannel.
Evaluation Criteria
- Active participation and contribution to the discussion session.
- Thoughtfulness and depth of reflection demonstrated in the submitted posts.
- Engagement with the key questions and topics raised during the discussion.
Resources
- Breakthrough S02E02
- Additional readings and resources on social engineering, cybersecurity awareness, and ethical considerations in penetration testing.