Social Engineering

An attempt to trick someone into revealing information (e.g., a password) that can be used to attack systems or networks.

Present in sylabi

Advanced Security Tester 2016
Smoke Test
Software

How to cite

International Software Testing Qualifications Board. (2026). social engineering. ISTQB Glossary. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://istqb-glossary.page/social-engineering/.

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