Social Engineering Penetration Testing
Test Your Human Security Controls and Identify Security Awareness Gaps
Professional social engineering security testing by certified ethical hackers.
Human vulnerabilities often represent the weakest link in organizational security, with a large share of successful cyberattacks involving some form of social engineering. Our targeted campaigns go beyond automated phishing tests to identify security awareness gaps, and procedural weaknesses that attackers could exploit. While technical security controls can be bypassed, human factor testing reveals how your employees, contractors, and partners respond to sophisticated manipulation attempts.
Our experienced social engineering specialists use the same psychological tactics and manipulation techniques employed by real threat actors, providing you with an authentic assessment of your organization's human security posture. With over a decade in business and thousands of clients served, we help organizations strengthen their security awareness programs and discover critical human vulnerabilities before attackers exploit them.
What You Get
Assessment Report
A comprehensive report detailing human vulnerabilities and attack scenarios.
Attestation Letter
A letter describing the engagement, perfect for fulfilling client requirements.
Plus:
Direct Pentester Access
Work directly with your assigned security expert throughout the processProject Dashboard
Track and manage your pentesting project from our secure web dashboardRetesting Included
Verify fixes are effective with included follow-up testing
What We Test For
Phishing Email Campaigns
Sophisticated email attacks targeting credentials, malware delivery, and information gatheringVishing (Voice Phishing)
Phone-based social engineering attacks targeting help desk and employeesSMS and Text Message Attacks
Mobile-based social engineering through text messaging and instant messagingBusiness Email Compromise (BEC)
Executive impersonation and financial fraud simulationSocial Media Intelligence Gathering
Open source intelligence (OSINT) collection for targeted attacksPretexting and Impersonation
Role-based deception targeting specific employees or departments
Our Social Engineering Testing Process
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Align on scope
We'll ask you a few simple questions about what needs to be tested and align with you on your objectives and timeline.
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Testing period
Your dedicated pentester will generally spend about one week searching for vulnerabilities and exposures.
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Report & remediation
We'll provide a detailed report on the issues we found and recommendations for remediation.
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Retest and validate
After issues are resolved, we'll retest to confirm that the issues are no longer present.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does social engineering penetration testing cost?
Social engineering penetration testing starts at $4,975 and varies based on campaign scope and complexity. We provide fixed-price quotes with no hidden fees after our free scoping call.
Factors that affect pricing:
- Number of employees and target demographics
- Campaign types and delivery methods
- Custom content development and personalization
Every quote includes campaign design, execution, detailed reporting, and security awareness recommendations.
How is social engineering testing different from automated phishing tools?
Professional social engineering testing provides more sophisticated and realistic assessment:
- Human Psychology Focus: Uses advanced psychological manipulation techniques
- Custom Scenarios: Tailored attacks based on organizational intelligence gathering
- Multi-Vector Approaches: Combines email, phone, and text attack vectors
- Behavioral Analysis: Deep analysis of employee responses and decision-making patterns
Our testing goes beyond simple click rates to understand the psychological vulnerabilities in your organization.
What types of social engineering attacks do you simulate?
We simulate a comprehensive range of social engineering attack vectors:
- Spear phishing targeting specific individuals or departments
- Vishing campaigns targeting help desk and support staff
- Business email compromise (BEC) and CEO fraud
- Social media manipulation and information gathering
We adapt our attack scenarios to match current threat landscapes and your organization's specific risks.
How long does social engineering testing take?
Testing timeline depends on campaign scope and complexity:
- Basic Campaigns: 2-3 weeks for email-based phishing assessments
- Multi-Vector Testing: 3-4 weeks for comprehensive social engineering campaigns
- Extended Assessments: 4-6 weeks for physical security and complex pretexting scenarios
We provide specific timelines during the scoping phase and coordinate with your team to ensure appropriate testing windows.
How do you ensure employee privacy and ethical boundaries?
We maintain strict ethical standards and privacy protections throughout all testing:
- Detailed rules of engagement and scope limitations
- No collection of actual personal or sensitive information
- Immediate cessation if employees become distressed
- Anonymous reporting that protects individual identities
Our goal is to improve security awareness without causing harm or embarrassment to employees.
Do you provide ongoing support after testing?
Yes, we provide comprehensive support to improve your security awareness program:
- Direct access to your social engineering specialist for questions
- Customized security awareness training recommendations
- Guidance for implementing improved security policies and procedures
- Follow-up testing to measure awareness improvement
Our goal is not just to identify human vulnerabilities, but to help you build a stronger security culture.
