Social engineering is a term used to describe psychological manipulation techniques used by cybercriminals to trick individuals into divulging confidential information. This can involve tactics such as impersonating a trusted individual or organization, or creating a sense of urgency or fear to prompt immediate action. Social engineering attacks can be carried out through various channels, such as phishing emails, phone calls, or in-person interactions. The goal of social engineering is to exploit natural human tendencies, such as trust or curiosity, in order to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or systems. This research area focuses on understanding and developing strategies to prevent and defend against social engineering attacks.