Social Engineering Awareness Course for Guards 2026
This course is for security guards, concierges and reception staff. Social engineering means tricking people into giving access or information. You will learn the common in-person, phone and online tricks, how to verify requests, how to protect site information and how to report an attempt.
W skrócie
Ten bezpłatny kurs obejmuje około 15 minut lekcji i test z 25 pytaniami. Uzyskaj co najmniej 80%, aby pobrać zaświadczenie o ukończeniu (prywatne, nieakredytowane). Sprawdzono z oficjalnymi źródłami 11 października 2026.
Czego się nauczysz
- Explain what social engineering is and why guards are targets
- Spot tailgating, pretexting and other in-person tricks
- Recognize phishing, vishing, smishing and QR code scams
- Verify requests through a separate, trusted channel
- Protect site information and report attempts correctly
Uzyskaj co najmniej 80%, aby pobrać certyfikat.
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Pytanie 1 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. Tricking or pressuring people into giving access, information or money
Social engineering uses manipulation and deception to get people to compromise security.
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Pytanie 2 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. They control doors, keys, codes and visitor logs
Guards hold access and site knowledge that attackers want.
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Pytanie 3 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: C. Tailgating
Tailgating is following an authorized person through a secured door without using your own access.
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Pytanie 4 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. Piggybacking
When the authorized person knowingly lets someone in, it is often called piggybacking.
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Pytanie 5 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: D. Politely ask them to badge in or sign in before entering
Every person must use their own access or be signed in, even when they look busy.
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Pytanie 6 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. Check his ID and verify with the client contact using a number you already have
Pretexting uses made-up stories; verify through a separate, trusted channel, not details the visitor provides.
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Pytanie 7 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: C. Using a made-up story to build trust and get information or access
Pretexting is using a fabricated scenario to gain trust and extract information.
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Pytanie 8 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. Hand it to IT or your supervisor without plugging it in
A planted device is a baiting trick; plugging it in could infect the computer.
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Pytanie 9 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: C. Shoulder surfing, where they learn the code
Shoulder surfing means watching someone enter a code or password; shield the keypad.
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Pytanie 10 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. Refuse, hang up and call the alarm company on a known number
Never share codes by phone; verify through a separate, trusted channel.
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Pytanie 11 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: D. A scam using phone calls or voicemail
Vishing is voice phishing, sometimes with spoofed numbers or AI voice copies.
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Pytanie 12 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: D. A scam using text messages
Smishing is phishing by SMS or text message.
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Pytanie 13 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. Quishing, sending you to a fake payment site
Quishing uses QR codes that lead to malicious websites.
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Pytanie 14 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. Deny them and report it, because someone may have your password
Repeated prompts are an MFA fatigue attack; approving gives the attacker access.
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Pytanie 15 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. The sender's address is slightly different from the real one
Spoofed or mismatched sender details are a common warning sign.
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Pytanie 16 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: C. Hover over it to see where it really goes
Hovering shows the real web address so you can check the domain.
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Pytanie 17 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. Do not use the link; contact the bank through its known website or number
Banks do not send account links in unexpected messages; use a separate, trusted channel.
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Pytanie 18 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: C. Locked filing cabinets and restricted access to offices
PIPEDA Schedule 1 lists locked cabinets and restricted office access as physical measures.
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Pytanie 19 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. Patrol times and door codes
Patrol times and codes can help criminals plan; keep them private.
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Pytanie 20 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. One that shows access badges, keys or the site's layout
Photos of badges, keys or layouts can help attackers copy access or plan entry.
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Pytanie 21 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: D. Lock the screen or log out
A locked screen stops others from reading or using your session.
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Pytanie 22 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. Save it and report it without replying or calling the number
Do not reply to the sender; save the message and report it to your supervisor or IT.
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Pytanie 23 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. Tell your supervisor or IT right away and change the password
Fast reporting and a password change limit the damage.
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Pytanie 24 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: D. Local police first, then the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
The CAFC says victims should contact local police first, then report to the CAFC.
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Pytanie 25 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: D. When it creates a real risk of significant harm to someone
PIPEDA requires reporting of breaches that create a real risk of significant harm, plus notice to affected people.
Klawiatura: 1–4, aby odpowiedzieć, Enter – następne pytanie.
Co warto wiedzieć przed egzaminem
- Social engineering uses manipulation and deception to pressure or trick people into actions that harm personal or organizational security.
- Do not reply to a suspicious message. Verify requests through a separate, trusted channel instead of using links or numbers in the message.
- Fraud victims should contact local police first, then report to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre online or at 1-888-495-8501.
- Under PIPEDA, personal information must be protected by safeguards suited to its sensitivity, including physical measures such as locked cabinets and restricted access to offices.
- Under PIPEDA, organizations must report a breach that creates a real risk of significant harm to the Privacy Commissioner, notify the people affected, and keep records of all breaches.
Najczęściej zadawane pytania
What is tailgating in security?
Tailgating is when someone without access follows an authorized person through a secured door. When the authorized person knowingly holds the door, it is often called piggybacking. Both defeat access control.
What should I do if someone calls claiming to be from the alarm company and asks for the code?
Do not give it. Hang up and call the alarm company or your supervisor using a number you already trust, not one the caller gives you.
What is quishing?
Quishing is phishing that uses QR codes. The code sends you to a fake website that tries to steal your login or payment details.
Where do I report a scam in Canada?
Tell your supervisor and IT team. If you lost money or information, contact your local police, then report to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
Czy zaświadczenie jest akredytowane lub oficjalnie uznawane?
Nie. To prywatne zaświadczenie o ukończeniu, wyłącznie dla Twojej wiedzy. Nie jest uznawane, akredytowane ani zatwierdzone przez żaden rząd, organ licencyjny, regulatora ani instytucję edukacyjną i nie zastępuje żadnej licencji, certyfikacji ani szkolenia wymaganych przez prawo.