A teacher can be considered a social engineer because they can influence students' lives in many ways, including:
Knowledge: Teachers can impart knowledge to students
Self-view: Teachers can help students develop a positive self-image
Social interactions: Teachers can help students learn how to interact with society
Critical thinking: Teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills
Democratic values: Teachers can promote democratic values and encourage civic engagement
Inclusive learning: Teachers can create an inclusive learning environment
Democratic behavior: Teachers can model democratic behavior
Technological advancements: Teachers can adapt to technological advancements
Democratic decision-making: Teachers can facilitate democratic decision-making
Social engineering is the study and manipulation of people. Social engineers use their knowledge of how people think to increase their chances of a successful attack. They may target the human element by bypassing defenses designed to protect against conventional hacking.
