AP Cybersecurity

CYBER.ORG: AP Cybersecurity – Lesson 3 – Topic 2.2.2 – Principles Of Social Engineering

Objective:

  • Compare and contrast different types of social engineering techniques.

Standards:

  • CompTIA Security+ SYO-701 Standard
  • 2.2 – Explain common threat vectors and attack surfaces
    • Principles of Social Engineering
      • Authority
      • Intimidation
      • Consensus
      • Scarcity
      • Familiarity
      • Trust
      • Urgency

Guiding Question:

  • What are 7 types of social engineering techniques?

Resources:

  • Lesson Slides Lesson 2.2.2 Principles Of Social Engineering.pptx and Case Study Influence Campaigns.pdf available on Google Classroom
  • Cybersecurity Lab 1.1.B Handout available on Google Classroom

Assignment:

  1. Follow along with the Lesson 2.2.2 Principles Of Social Engineering.pptx presentation in today’s class.
  2. Complete the Case Study Influence Campaigns.pdf Activity using the document and Form posted in the Google Classroom.

Assigned: September 8th, 2026
Teacher Pacing Due Date: September 9th, 2026