Session 8 - Policies and Social Engineering Defenses

 This podcast provides an overview of cybersecurity fundamentals, emphasizing policies, standards, procedures, and security awareness. It details the importance of policies like Acceptable Use Policies, differentiates them from more flexible guidelines, and explains structured procedures for tasks. The document also addresses industry and internal standards, the legal environment of cybersecurity including various regulations, and the role of governance and accountability. Key operational aspects covered include change management programs, the benefits and considerations of automation and orchestration, and crucial concepts like data classification, data sovereignty, privacy data, and compliance. Finally, it highlights the human element in cybersecurity, discussing personnel policies, security awareness training to combat social engineering attacks like phishing, vishing, smishing, pretexting, baiting, tailgating, and quid pro quo, and outlines strategies for continuous improvement in security practices.