Social Engineering

Social Engineering

What is it???

According to www.social-engineer.org

Social Engineering is:

• a blend of science, psychology and art
• any act that influences a person to take an action that may or may not be in their best interest
• not always negative

What look for???

According to www.tripwire.com the following are common attacks:

1. Phishing - most common, incorporate fear and a sense of urgency
2. Pretexting - create fabricated scenario with goal of gaining personal information
3. Baiting - promise of an item or good that may entice the victim
4. Tailgating - “piggybacking” - following and employee into a restricted area
5. Quid Pro Quo - promise a benefit in exchange for information

How to Protect Yourself

According to www.webroot.com the following are good techniques

• Slow down
• Research the facts
• Reject request for help or offers
• Don’t let a link control where you landBeware of downloads
• Do not open suspicious emails
• Set your spam filters high
• Secure your computing device

On Demand Learning

The Phenomenon of On Demand Learning

Application #1: Desmos

Desmos is a graphing calculator that can be used on any device.

Some features include:

• Graphing Linear, Quadratic and Exponential Equations
• Variable sliders to quickly manipulate the graph
• Set min and max values
• Pre-made lessons and assignments
• Can utilize a classroom code to monitor your students progress
• Import pictures to the background to mimic graphs
• Can create multiple coloured graphs
• Connects with your gmail account

Application #2: Remind

Communication tool for teachers and students (or teams, clubs, group). I have used this app for the past 3 years with great success.

Some features include:

• Instant communication with students, parents, or any group
• No phone numbers are used or visible by either party
• Send quick reminders for homework, due dates, game times, ect.
• Can attach files and pictures
• Scheduling capabilities

Application #3: Kahoot

A Kahoot is a collection of questions on specific topics. Created by teachers, students, business-people and social users, they are asked in real-time, to an unlimited number of “players”, creating a social, fun and game-like learning environment.

Features:

• Create unlimited amount of quizzes
• Share with others
• Can be private or public
• Unlimited users can participate
• Can find a large resource bank of topics
• Stats can be imported into a spreadsheet

Here is a link to one of my Kahoots on "Famous Slogans"