Which of the following is considered the MOST effective tool against social engineering?

 Combatting Social Engineering:

Social engineering targets human vulnerabilities rather than technological weaknesses. Awareness programs educate employees about threats, tactics, and preventative actions.

 Importance of Awareness Programs:

Educates employees on identifying phishing, pretexting, and other tactics.

Reinforces secure behavior and reduces susceptibility to attacks.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A. Anti-phishing tools: These help detect phishing but do not address the broader spectrum of social engineering.

B. Anti-malware tools: Focus on technical defenses, not human factors.

C. Security Vulnerability Management: Addresses system vulnerabilities, not human threats.

 References:

EC-Council highlights security awareness as a primary defense against social engineering by improving human vigilance and understanding.