White Paper: JSL’s CISO reveals how you can protect your agency from social engineering attacks

90% of cyber attacks start with a phishing email. That statistic alone should be a wake-up call for government agencies and cybersecurity professionals. While agencies invest heavily in firewalls, authentication systems, and encryption, attackers often sidestep these technical controls—not by hacking, but by manipulating people.

This is the essence of social engineering, a form of cyber attack that preys on human psychology rather than software vulnerabilities. Phishing, vishing, pretexting, and tailgating are just a few of the tactics bad actors use to trick employees into handing over sensitive information, clicking malicious links, or granting unauthorized access. And these attacks are growing more sophisticated every day.

That’s why JSL’s Chief Information Security Officer, Avery Moore, has authored “The Fundamentals of Social Engineering”, a free white paper designed to help government agencies understand, recognize, and defend against these threats.

What You’ll Learn:

• The top social engineering tactics cybercriminals use to infiltrate government systems
• How attackers exploit human tendencies like authority, reciprocity, and obligation
• Case studies, including insights from infamous hacker Kevin Mitnick
• Actionable steps to strengthen your agency’s defenses

Government systems are prime targets. The question isn’t if attackers will attempt a social engineering attack—but when. Are your employees prepared?