Phishing, Fraud & Social Engineering Awareness | Wednesday, April 29th

Phishing, Fraud & Social Engineering Awareness

Date: April 29th, 2026

Time: 8:15am - 5pm

Location: Cyber Command Center - Dempster Hall (1121 Greek Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO)

This immersive, full‑day workshop equips participants with the awareness and practical skills needed to recognize and respond to today’s most sophisticated social engineering attacks. Designed for employees at all levels, the course requires no technical background and encourages discussion, curiosity, and engagement throughout the day.

The morning session introduces participants to the core concepts of modern social engineering. It explores how phishing emails, phone scams, and impersonation attacks are constructed and why they remain effective. Special emphasis is placed on how artificial intelligence is transforming these threats by enabling attackers to create highly convincing emails, realistic voice clones, and other deceptive content that can be difficult to distinguish from legitimate communication. Participants gain insight into the psychological techniques behind these attacks, the common red flags that still apply, and the reasons social engineering continues to bypass even the strongest technical defenses.

In the afternoon, the course shifts into a hands‑on experience that allows participants to apply what they learned. Using sanitized real-world samples and generated scenarios, they examine phishing attempts, fraudulent messages, and impersonation scripts in a guided, interactive environment. This session helps participants practice identifying subtle indicators of malicious intent, analyzing suspicious communication, and walking through the steps of proper reporting and escalation. Small‑group exercises and open conversation help reinforce best practices and build confidence in recognizing and responding to threats.