The term "social engineering" refers to tactics used by cybercriminals to manipulate individuals into divulging sensitive information or granting access to secure systems. These tactics exploit human psychology and emotions, often using deception, urgency, or fear to trick victims. Social engineering attacks can take various forms, including phishing emails, pretexting, and baiting. Understanding social engineering is crucial in cybersecurity as it helps organizations develop training and protocols to protect against these tactics and strengthens overall cyber resilience.