Social engineering bypasses all technologies, including firewalls.
Interpretation
Social engineering refers to manipulating individuals to gain confidential information, surpassing technological defenses.
The quote by Kevin Mitnick emphasizes that while technological barriers like firewalls are crucial for security, they can be rendered ineffective when human elements are exploited through social engineering. This highlights the importance of awareness and training in security protocols, as attackers can often manipulate people into revealing sensitive information.
In practice
In a cybersecurity workshop, one might say, 'Remember, social engineering bypasses all technologies, including firewalls, so stay vigilant.'
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