How social engineering works in practice

As companies strengthen their cyber defences, a quieter risk continues to slip through the cracks: people. In a new overview on social engineering, Gavin Wilson, Director of Physical Security and Risk at Toro Solutions, explains how attackers increasingly rely on everyday interactions rather than technical hacks. Simple conversations, a friendly LinkedIn request, or a quick favour at the office door can provide all the clues needed to breach an organisation. “Most of us don’t realise how much we know about our workplace or how valuable that information can be,” Wilson says. “Small details add up quickly.”Read the full piece to explore how social engineering really works, why human behaviour remains the easiest entry point for attackers, and what businesses can do to strengthen awareness without discouraging genuine connection.