Social Engineering Attacks and Human-Centric Defense Mechanism in Corporate Network

• Author(s): Nageshwar Masakapalli ; Rohith Vodapally
• Paper ID: 1708001
• Page: 1632-1637
• Published Date: 29-04-2025
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 8 Issue 9 March-2025

Abstract

The exploitation of human characteristics through social engineering has become an important network security threat which addresses mental vulnerabilities instead of system weaknesses. The phishing baits pretext attacks force users to expose secrets or let their actions endanger the security infrastructure. Most traditional security defenses which primarily depend on technical methods do not address human vulnerabilities and therefore create an important hole in cyber security systems. The research evaluates defense systems that focus on human beings as a means to reduce social engineering attack risks across different environments. A combination of literature review and case study and comparative analysis demonstrates why organizations need awareness training with reinforced behavioral practices and culture changes to improve their defenses. Organizations need to combine psychological and behavioral scientific knowledge with their cyber security plans to establish enduring security systems for their corporate facilities.

Keywords

Social Engineering, Human-centric Security, Corporate Network, Phishing, Cyber security Awareness, Insider Threats, Social Manipulation

Citations

IRE Journals:
Nageshwar Masakapalli , Rohith Vodapally "Social Engineering Attacks and Human-Centric Defense Mechanism in Corporate Network" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 8 Issue 9 2025 Page 1632-1637

IEEE:
Nageshwar Masakapalli , Rohith Vodapally "Social Engineering Attacks and Human-Centric Defense Mechanism in Corporate Network" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 8(9)