Social Engineering Defense Mastery
Learn how to recognize, resist, and shut down phishing, social engineering, and AI-driven scams with a practical, real-world training program.
Only 10 learners are accepted into this soft release. Feedback and a brief testimonial are required upon completion.
$197 today · Full launch price: $397
Why Social Engineering Defense Matters
Firewalls and anti-virus software can’t stop a convincing email, text message, or phone call that tricks a real person into clicking “yes.” This course focuses on the human side of cybersecurity—the layer attackers target first.
- Understand how attackers use fear, urgency, curiosity, and authority to manipulate people.
- Recognize red flags in phishing emails, texts, calls, and in-person interactions.
- Learn modern tactics including AI-generated messages and deepfake-enabled scams.
- Gain practical response strategies you can apply at home, at work, or with your team.
Social Engineering Defense Mastery breaks down complex security concepts into clear, relatable lessons with examples, scenarios, and actions you can take immediately—without needing a technical background.
What You’ll Learn
You’ll start with two fully built modules and receive new content throughout December 2025 as the course expands.
Available Now
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Module 1 – Psychology of Social Engineering
How attackers think, why humans are targeted, emotional triggers, and real-world case studies. -
Module 2 – Social Engineering Attack Types
Phishing, vishing, smishing, impersonation, and other common tactics—with real examples and defense strategies.
Releasing Through December 2025
- AI-driven attacks, deepfakes, and synthetic identity scams
- How to properly handle and navigate Social Engineering attempts
- Post attack steps and actions
- Scenario-based labs and quizzes to test your response
- ...And much more
Who Is This Course For?
Social Engineering Defense Mastery is designed for anyone who uses technology and wants to stay safer—from individual users to business teams.
- Employees who receive email, text, or phone communications regularly
- Owners and staff at small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs)
- Leaders, managers, and executives who are prime targets for attackers
- Families who want to protect themselves from scams and fraud online
- Anyone communicating online and using technology as part of their day to day
No technical background is required. Each lesson is presented in clear language with real examples, practical tips, and actions you can take right away.
Soft Release Details
This soft release is a special early-access opportunity with a reduced price and direct interaction with the course creator.
What’s Included
- Access to all course content as it’s released
- Self-paced lessons you can take on your schedule
- Direct channel to ask questions and request clarifications
- Access to the course content updates and add-ons
Your Role as a Soft Release Participant
To keep the course high-quality and impactful, soft release participants agree to:
- Share brief feedback after working through modules
- Provide a short testimonial upon course completion
Your insights directly shape the final version before the official public launch.
Meet Your Instructor - Joe Hill
Social Engineering Defense Mastery is created and led by Joe Hill, founder of Cyber Smart Resource.
Joe specializes in cybersecurity awareness for everyday users and small-to-medium-sized
businesses. Through Cyber Smart Resource, he focuses on practical, real-world education that
helps people recognize scams, protect sensitive information, and build safer digital habits.
As a soft release participant, you’ll have direct access to Joe to ask questions, share
feedback, and get additional guidance as you move through the course.
Unlike many online courses, this early cohort comes with direct communication with the creator.
Ask questions, share what’s working, and get clarity where you need it—the goal is to make this
course as effective and actionable as possible.
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Join the Soft Release Cohort
Become one of only ten participants to get early access to Social Engineering Defense Mastery, help shape the course with your feedback, and lock in the introductory price of $197 before the official launch at $397.
Email to Claim Your SpotSpaces are limited to 10. Once full, enrollment will close until the official launch.