Guest Lecture on "Social Engineering: Psychological Mechanisms of Manipulation and Protection from Influence" Held at Astana International University

On December 5, 2024, as part of the "Psychology Week," a guest lecture on the topic of "Social Engineering: Psychological Mechanisms of Manipulation and Protection from Influence" was held at the Higher School of Arts and Humanities of Astana International University.

The invited speaker was Nurar Zhumatov, a master’s degree holder and specialist in information security. During the lecture, he provided a detailed explanation of how social engineering methods are used to manipulate people's behavior, the psychological mechanisms behind such influences, and how to effectively protect oneself from them.

Special attention was given to modern examples of social engineering, including fraudulent schemes, phishing attacks, and other methods aimed at obtaining confidential information. The speaker also provided practical recommendations on building psychological resilience and awareness in the face of information threats.

The lecture sparked lively interest among the participants. In the concluding part of the event, a Q&A session took place, where Nurar Zhumatov shared his experiences and offered additional resources for studying the topic.

The organizers of Psychology Week expressed their gratitude to Nurar Zhumatov for his professionalism and engaging presentation, highlighting the importance of such events for expanding students’ knowledge in the fields of psychology and information security. Such lectures help develop critical thinking skills and raise awareness of current threats in the modern world.