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# Social Engineering: The Science of Human Hacking

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Review: A Useful Resource for Understanding and Testing Social Engineering Defenses - Social Engineering: The Science of Human Hacking by Christopher Hadnagy explains how attackers exploit human psychology to bypass security measures. The book arrived on time and in good condition. The content has been helpful in my consulting work. By detailing techniques like phishing, pretexting, and elicitation, it provides clear insights into how social engineering operates. The examples and references have supported the development of realistic testing scenarios to evaluate and strengthen clients’ defenses. These scenarios, informed by the book’s focus on decision-making and emotional manipulation, have been effective in identifying vulnerabilities and offering practical recommendations. The book’s guidance on recognizing and mitigating social engineering tactics is practical and easy to apply. The strategies have been useful for creating tests that assess human vulnerabilities and evaluate the success of existing defenses. I recommend this book to professionals looking to understand social engineering and develop tools for improving organizational security. It is a solid resource for testing and mitigation efforts.
Review: Excellent book widely applicable to many aspects of life! - Christopher Hadnagy is entertaining to read and has a tremendous amount of practical examples and anecdotes to illustrate key concepts and ideas. He pulls from solid research and real world experiences. I plan on reading anything he writes, and anyone he mentions that I should read.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #102,243 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #7 in Privacy & Online Safety #10 in Computer Hacking #90 in Internet & Telecommunications |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,120) |
| Dimensions  | 6 x 0.8 x 8.9 inches |
| Edition  | 2nd |
| ISBN-10  | 111943338X |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1119433385 |
| Item Weight  | 11.9 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 320 pages |
| Publication date  | July 31, 2018 |
| Publisher  | Wiley |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Useful Resource for Understanding and Testing Social Engineering Defenses
*by P***N on December 26, 2024*

Social Engineering: The Science of Human Hacking by Christopher Hadnagy explains how attackers exploit human psychology to bypass security measures. The book arrived on time and in good condition. The content has been helpful in my consulting work. By detailing techniques like phishing, pretexting, and elicitation, it provides clear insights into how social engineering operates. The examples and references have supported the development of realistic testing scenarios to evaluate and strengthen clients’ defenses. These scenarios, informed by the book’s focus on decision-making and emotional manipulation, have been effective in identifying vulnerabilities and offering practical recommendations. The book’s guidance on recognizing and mitigating social engineering tactics is practical and easy to apply. The strategies have been useful for creating tests that assess human vulnerabilities and evaluate the success of existing defenses. I recommend this book to professionals looking to understand social engineering and develop tools for improving organizational security. It is a solid resource for testing and mitigation efforts.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent book widely applicable to many aspects of life!
*by S***R on June 11, 2025*

Christopher Hadnagy is entertaining to read and has a tremendous amount of practical examples and anecdotes to illustrate key concepts and ideas. He pulls from solid research and real world experiences. I plan on reading anything he writes, and anyone he mentions that I should read.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must read (not just for security professionals)
*by F***O on August 2, 2018*

You don't even need to be interested in social engineering to benefit from (and enjoy reading) this book. In fact, about two thirds of it is devoted to building rapport, trust and influence no matter where you find yourself or what you're trying to do. The author presents the scientific principles at just the right level and then reinforces them with an abundance of anecdotes, most of which are pretty amusing. I especially liked that he includes personal stories of both successes and failures. The result is a remarkably good read that is both informative and enjoyable. If you are security professional or simply concerned about your own security, then you really should read this book. For everyone else, chapters 2-8 will likely help you improve some aspect of your social skills.

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