Course Overview
AI-powered social engineering has transformed business email compromise from a crude impersonation tactic into a precision instrument. Phishing campaigns now craft hyper-personalised messages using scraped personal data and writing style analysis. Voice cloning attacks convincingly impersonate executives during live telephone calls. Contact centre fraud losses are projected to reach £44.5 billion. The weakest link is no longer technical infrastructure. It is the member of staff authorising a payment or granting access based on an instruction they genuinely believe is authentic.
Over two mentor-led days, participants learn to recognise AI-generated spearphishing that exploits personal information, identify synthetic voice attacks during live calls, apply out-of-band verification protocols before executing any executive instruction, and design and run CEO fraud simulation exercises across their organisation. The capstone is structured in two phases: participants first conduct a controlled CEO fraud attempt using voice cloning tools, then design the organisation-wide defence protocol. This course is aligned with NCSC guidance on social engineering, FCA guidance on authorised push payment fraud prevention, and UK Finance fraud prevention standards for financial services staff.
Hands-On Learning
Live AI-powered phishing sample analysis, detection calibration exercises with real and synthetic interactions, and a dual-phase capstone: simulated CEO fraud vishing attempt followed by defence protocol design.
Mentor-Led Sessions
Practitioner-led demonstration of live vishing attack anatomy, real-time video call impersonation indicators, and out-of-band verification design with live commentary on the current CEO fraud landscape.
Career-Ready Skills
AI phishing recognition, voice cloning attack identification, video impersonation detection, out-of-band verification implementation, CEO fraud response playbook design, and social engineering simulation planning.
Learning Outcomes
Recognise AI-generated spearphishing that uses personal data to craft hyper-personalised impersonation messages.
Identify voice cloning attacks during live telephone calls using trained detection instincts and protocol triggers.
Apply out-of-band verification protocols before executing any executive instruction or authorising any payment.
Detect AI-generated email and messaging that mimics authentic executive writing style and communication patterns.
Design and run CEO fraud simulation exercises using controlled AI voice cloning tools within your organisation.
Build an organisation-wide CEO fraud response playbook covering detection, escalation, and recovery.
Monitor executive threat exposure across public data sources and dark web channels.
Prerequisites
Professional experience in finance, HR, IT helpdesk, executive support, procurement, or security management.
Basic familiarity with email, telephone, and video communication in a professional work environment.
No prior technical cybersecurity knowledge or background is required to attend this programme.
Detailed Syllabus
Step-by-step learning journey from basics to professional practice
Topics Covered
- Pre-reading: NCSC social engineering guidance and FCA authorised push payment fraud prevention guide
- Introduction to the AI-powered social engineering threat taxonomy used throughout the programme
- Accessing course resources and simulated phishing, vishing, and scenario materials
- Course objectives, participant role mapping, and social engineering exposure self-assessment
Skills You'll Gain
Master these in-demand skills through hands-on practice
Career Progression
A clear view of the roles this programme supports, what typically comes next, and where learners progress over time
Ways to Learn
Choose the learning format that works best for you and your team
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Instructor-Led Training
Join live instructor-led sessions from anywhere. Interactive, engaging, and flexible.
- Live instructor interaction (real-time)
- Trainer-led walkthroughs and real examples
- Guided resources and session notes provided
- Structured Q&A and practical discussion
Price per person
Group enrolments and early planning options available.
All prices are exclusive of VAT where applicable. Group enrolments and custom packages available on request.
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"Many learners choose 1-to-1 when they want understanding, not memorisation."
Exam & Certification Information
Everything you need to know about the certification exams
Important Information
You will receive an Xcademia certificate of completion based on participation and successful completion of labs and scenario simulations.
Credential
Certificate of Completion
On successful completion of AI-Powered Social Engineering and CEO Fraud Defence, learners receive an Xcademia Certificate of Completion. This standalone certificate is issued directly by Xcademia and is aligned with globally recognised frameworks and best practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about this course
Finance teams, HR, IT helpdesk, executive assistants, and procurement leads who receive executive instructions or authorise transactions. Also designed for CISO teams building organisation-wide AI social engineering defences.
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