What, according to you, are the necessary countermeasures for preventing social engineering and identity theft? Please perform additional research as necessary on this topic outside of the textbook.

1. There are a number of ways to protect oneself from the effects of social engineering attacks. Choose 5 and expand on what it is, why it's important, and how it might relate to other strategies?
2. Given the huge influx of social media sites and the amount of information that can be shared, are there any current laws that help protect individuals and/or companies when information is leaked or stolen?
3. Describe any laws that could be used to help discourage social media attacks.