Social Engineering Penetration Testing
Test Your Human Factor Security
Social Engineering Penetration Testing assesses human vulnerabilities through simulated attacks including phishing, vishing, pretexting, and physical social engineering. Tests evaluate organization security awareness, training effectiveness, and security controls against human-targeted attacks. Social engineering remains primary attack vector requiring regular testing and awareness improvement.
What is Social Engineering Penetration Testing?
Social Engineering Penetration Testing evaluates human factor security through simulated social engineering attacks. Testing assesses employee security awareness, training effectiveness, and security controls against human-targeted attacks. Social engineering attacks exploit human psychology rather than technical vulnerabilities making human factor security critical.
Why Social Engineering Matters
Social engineering remains primary attack vector because:
- Humans are often weakest link in security chain
- Technical controls can be bypassed through human manipulation
- Social engineering attacks are cost-effective for attackers
- Many breaches start with social engineering
What We Test
Phishing
Email phishing campaigns, spear phishing, and whaling attacks testing employee ability to identify and report phishing emails.
Vishing
Voice phishing and phone-based social engineering testing employee response to phone-based social engineering attempts.
Pretexting
Scenario-based social engineering attacks and impersonation testing employee ability to verify identities and requests.
Physical Social Engineering
On-site social engineering attempts and tailgating testing physical security awareness and access control procedures.
Security Awareness
Employee security awareness and training effectiveness measuring security culture and awareness maturity.
Security Controls
Email security, spam filters, and security awareness tools testing technical controls against social engineering.
Our Approach
1. Planning
Defining social engineering scenarios, objectives, and target selection ensuring realistic and valuable testing.
2. Reconnaissance
Gathering information about targets, organization structure, and communication patterns simulating real-world attacker reconnaissance.
3. Attack Execution
Executing social engineering attacks and monitoring responses and interactions measuring security awareness effectiveness.
4. Reporting & Training
Detailed reporting and security awareness training recommendations improving human security and awareness.
Benefits of Social Engineering Testing
Awareness Assessment
Assesses security awareness effectiveness and gaps identifying areas requiring improvement.
Vulnerability Identification
Identifies human factor vulnerabilities and risks requiring attention and remediation.
Training Improvement
Improves security awareness training programs through targeted recommendations.
Control Testing
Tests security controls against social engineering ensuring technical controls effective.
Risk Reduction
Reduces risk of social engineering attacks and breaches through awareness improvement.
Culture Measurement
Measures security culture and awareness maturity identifying improvement opportunities.
Social Engineering Testing Pricing
Our social engineering testing pricing is transparent and based on testing scope, number of targets, and attack types.
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Contact Us for PricingWhat's Included:
- Testing planning and scoping
- Social engineering attack execution
- Response monitoring and analysis
- Comprehensive reporting
- Security awareness recommendations
- Training recommendations
- Follow-up support
Note: Pricing varies based on testing scope, number of targets, attack types, testing duration, and follow-up requirements. Contact us for detailed quote.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Find answers to common questions about Social Engineering Testing:
Social Engineering Penetration Testing evaluates human factor security through simulated social engineering attacks. Testing assesses employee security awareness, training effectiveness, and security controls against human-targeted attacks. Social engineering attacks exploit human psychology rather than technical vulnerabilities making human factor security critical.
Testing covers phishing (email phishing, spear phishing, whaling), vishing (voice phishing, phone-based attacks), pretexting (scenario-based attacks, impersonation), physical social engineering (on-site attempts, tailgating), and other human-targeted attack vectors. Testing simulates real-world social engineering attacks measuring security awareness effectiveness.
Timeline depends on testing scope and attack types. Typical timelines: Phishing campaigns (1-2 weeks), Comprehensive testing (2-4 weeks). Timeline includes planning (1 week), execution (1-3 weeks), reporting (1 week). Factors: Testing scope, Number of targets, Attack types, Response monitoring duration.
We provide comprehensive results including attack success rates, employee response analysis, security awareness effectiveness, training recommendations, security control effectiveness, incident reporting analysis, and prioritized remediation recommendations. Results help improve security awareness and reduce social engineering risk.
Social engineering testing should be performed regularly to measure security awareness effectiveness. Recommended frequency: Quarterly phishing campaigns, Annual comprehensive testing, After security awareness training, After security incidents. Regular testing ensures security awareness maintained and improved over time.
Glocert provides comprehensive social engineering testing including phishing campaigns, vishing testing, pretexting scenarios, physical social engineering, comprehensive reporting, security awareness recommendations, training recommendations, and follow-up support. Our experienced testers understand social engineering techniques and human psychology. We tailor testing based on your specific needs ensuring realistic and valuable security assessment.
Why Choose Glocert for Social Engineering Testing?
Social Engineering Expertise
Our team includes experienced social engineering testers with extensive experience simulating various attack types. Testers understand human psychology, social engineering techniques, and security awareness measurement ensuring realistic and valuable testing.
Comprehensive Testing
We provide comprehensive social engineering testing covering phishing, vishing, pretexting, and physical social engineering. Testing includes attack execution, response monitoring, and comprehensive analysis ensuring thorough assessment.
Actionable Recommendations
Reports provide clear, actionable recommendations for improving security awareness and training. Recommendations include specific training topics, awareness program improvements, and security control enhancements.