Social Engineering: The Art of Human Hacking

by Christopher Hadnagy
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Good Books rating 3.67
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  • ID: 3940
  • Added: 2025-10-20
  • Updated: 2025-10-20
  • Reviews: 3
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The StoryGraph · 2025-10-20
skimable 3.00

The reviewer finds the book easily skimmable but suggests that lay readers skip to the case studies. They believe professionals will find the technical information useful.

The reviewer on The StoryGraph notes that 'Social Engineering: The Art of Human Hacking' is written in a way that makes it easy to skim through. They recommend that casual readers focus on the case studies at the end, while professionals will likely find the detailed technical information more beneficial. The book's structure caters to different levels of expertise, making it versatile for various readers.

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    Eminently skimable

    I'd advise the lay reader to skip to the case studies at the end

    The professional will probably find the technical information out of date

RSA Conference · Ben · 2018-08-31
great 4.50

The reviewer finds Christopher Hadnagy to be an excellent teacher and considers the book a valuable resource. They appreciate the book's practical insights into social engineering.

Ben highly recommends Christopher Hadnagy as an educator and finds 'Social Engineering: The Art of Human Hacking' to be an indispensable guide. They praise the book for its clear and actionable advice on understanding and defending against social engineering tactics. Ben particularly values the real-world applications and case studies provided, making it a must-read for anyone interested in cybersecurity.

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    Christopher Hadnagy is a great person to learn from

    Social Engineering: The Science of Human Hacking is a great resource

    This book is a great resource to take you there

IEEE Security · Richard Austin · 2011-06-03
comprehensive 3.50

Richard Austin finds the book to be a comprehensive guide but notes that some sections may be outdated. They appreciate the depth of technical information provided.

Richard Austin's review highlights the book's thorough exploration of social engineering techniques, making it a valuable resource for professionals. However, they mention that some of the examples and case studies might feel outdated, which could detract from its immediate practicality. Overall, Austin believes the book offers significant insights into the human aspects of cybersecurity, despite its few shortcomings.

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    Social Engineering: The Art of Human Hacking by Christopher Hadnagy

    The book offers a comprehensive guide to social engineering techniques

    Some sections may be outdated

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