Background:
By now, you should have read both “The Art of Intrusion” and “The Art of Deception” by Kevin Mitnick. We have also learned that it does not necessarily take a skilled programmer to penetrate an insecure system.
Your Task:
Social Engineering: Search the Internet and refer to your readings for effective social engineering techniques. Now, suppose you wanted to obtain access to confidential digital information stored on servers at a small local company called InfoLeak, Inc. The company is situated in a small town and has less than 100 employees. Of these 100 employees, only 5 are responsible for information technology and network security. The remaining employees are administrative, sales, and research / development. The company is very open and community-friendly, often holding offsite company meetings and gatherings at local bars and restaurants. Despite a friendly company, the employee turnover rate is rather high.
Given your knowledge of social engineering, computer security and the general details of InfoLeak,Inc., provide a detailed strategy for how one could obtain the confidential information.
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