Understanding Social Engineering

What is social engineering in the context of NGOs?

• Social engineering in NGOs is the manipulation of individuals to gain confidential information or access, often exploiting trust.

• A technique for training staff on ethical practices.

• A strategy for improving community engagement in NGOs.

• A method for fundraising through social media campaigns.

How do NGOs utilize social competencies to achieve their goals?

• NGOs avoid collaboration to maintain independence.

• NGOs primarily rely on government support for their initiatives.

• NGOs utilize social competencies to foster collaboration, build trust, engage stakeholders, and tailor programs to community needs.

• NGOs focus solely on fundraising activities.

What role do NPOs play in community development?

• NPOs are solely responsible for government policies.

• NPOs facilitate social change, provide essential services, and empower communities in development efforts.

• NPOs only provide entertainment services.

• NPOs primarily focus on profit generation.

Define corporate social responsibility (CSR).

• Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is the commitment of businesses to contribute to sustainable economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce, their families, the local community, and society at large.

• CSR is a marketing strategy to improve brand image without real impact.

• CSR involves only legal compliance without any ethical considerations.

• CSR is solely about maximizing profits for shareholders.

How can social engineering techniques be used ethically in NGOs?

• Ethically using social engineering in NGOs involves building trust, engaging the community, and promoting transparency.

• Exploiting vulnerabilities for donations

• Manipulating data for fundraising

• Deceiving stakeholders for project support

What are some common tactics used in social engineering?

• DDoS attacks

• Phishing, pretexting, baiting, tailgating

• Spoofing

• Malware installation

How can NGOs protect themselves from social engineering attacks?

• Rely solely on antivirus software

• Ignore employee training

• Implement training, communication protocols, multi-factor authentication, software updates, and security audits.

• Use only passwords without additional security measures

What is the importance of transparency in NPOs?

• Transparency is crucial for building trust, ensuring accountability, and enhancing credibility in NPOs.

• Transparency is only necessary for financial reporting.

• Transparency can lead to unnecessary scrutiny and criticism.

• Transparency is irrelevant to donor engagement.

How do social competencies enhance teamwork in NGOs?

• Reduced volunteer engagement

• Social competencies enhance teamwork in NGOs by promoting effective communication, empathy, and conflict resolution.

• Stronger leadership hierarchy

• Increased funding opportunities

What are the potential risks of social engineering for organizations?

• Improved customer satisfaction

• Increased employee productivity

• Enhanced data encryption

• Potential risks of social engineering for organizations include data breaches, financial loss, reputational damage, and unauthorized access to sensitive information.