The security qualificationyour university forgot.
45 teaching units. One certificate. A career leap for security professionals and those who want to become one.
People remain the largest attack surface
Standard training is not enough. This course makes you an expert in defending against human attack vectors.
Complete the course. Shape security.
Recognise
Recognise psychological manipulation and analyse human weaknesses
Build
Build awareness programmes deliberately and strengthen security culture
Test
Plan, evaluate and interpret social engineering pentests
Protect
Confidence in decisions and actions for real threat scenarios
Competence that works in practice
This course conveys not only expertise but also confident decision-making and the ability to act in real threat scenarios.
Professional competences
You learn to systematically recognise, assess and address human risks. Detect social engineering attacks in time, understand psychological manipulation techniques and uncover security gaps in processes.
Awareness and communication
You develop awareness programmes that change behaviour and anchor security in everyday work. Plan phishing and vishing simulations professionally and communicate results appropriately for the audience.
TÜV Rheinland certified training
The course is delivered by experienced experts in social engineering and human risk and concludes with a recognised TÜV Rheinland certificate.
How you become a key person in cybersecurity
Fundamentals of social engineering
Basic concepts, terms and goals of social engineering and its relevance for organisations.
- Definitions and delimitation
- Historical and current threat landscape
- Relevance for corporate and cyber security
Psychological foundations & cognitive biases
Psychological mechanisms and reasoning errors that attackers deliberately exploit to manipulate people.
- Principles of influence according to Cialdini
- Cognitive biases and heuristics
- Emotional triggers and stress mechanisms
Types of social engineering attacks
The most important attack paths via digital, telephone and physical channels, with practical examples.
- Phishing, spear phishing and pretexting
- Vishing and phone-based attacks
- Physical infiltration and tailgating
Defensive measures & protection strategies
Organisational, technical and personnel safeguards against social engineering attacks.
- Technical and organisational safeguards
- Awareness programmes and training concepts
- Final examination with TÜV Rheinland certificate
Your place in the next course
Choose a date and book with commitment, or register your interest without obligation. After a binding booking, our team will send you the payment request personally.
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Frequently asked questions
What prerequisites do I need for the course?
No special prior knowledge is required. The course is aimed at security professionals, IT managers, executives and students who want to qualify in social engineering and human risk.
How long does the course take?
The course comprises 45 teaching units and is held in person. Open dates can be found in the “Dates & registration” section on this page. The course is currently delivered in German.
Is the TÜV certificate recognised?
Yes. The course concludes with a recognised TÜV Rheinland certificate. It documents your qualification as a Human Risk Manager and is recognised across the industry.
Is there a student discount?
Yes. For students we offer a reduced price of 5,800 euros incl. VAT. Payment in 6 instalments is also possible.
How does registration work?
Choose a date in the “Dates & registration” section and book with commitment, or register your interest without obligation. After a binding booking, our team will send you the payment request personally by email. Interested parties are placed on a list in chronological order and contacted by us.
Ready to put your security to the test?
A first conversation: no obligation, confidential, and as equals. Together we work out where your biggest risks lie.