Cyber Compliance
Social Engineering
Social Engineering
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Technology can only go so far—human behaviour often remains the weakest link in an organisation's cybersecurity defences. Social engineering attacks exploit trust, authority, urgency, and other psychological triggers to manipulate individuals into revealing sensitive information or taking unsafe actions. Our Social Engineering Testing Service is designed to assess your organisation’s resilience to such threats by simulating real-world attack scenarios that target your staff, procedures, and physical or digital access controls.
This service tests the human factor in your security posture, helping to identify gaps in awareness, weaknesses in procedure, and opportunities for attacker exploitation.
Depending on the engagement scope, testing may include:
Phishing Campaigns – Custom-designed email or SMS phishing tests to assess how users handle suspicious links, attachments, or credential harvesting attempts
Pretexting Calls – Telephone-based social engineering, impersonating suppliers, IT staff, or internal personnel to elicit confidential data
Vishing and Voicemail Exploitation – Voice-based attack simulations using spoofed numbers or voicemail traps
USB Drop Tests – Deployment of controlled USB devices in office environments to observe curiosity and security handling procedures
Physical Social Engineering (optional) – Tailgating, badge cloning, or on-site impersonation scenarios to evaluate physical security awareness and procedures
LinkedIn and Social Media Reconnaissance – Used to craft realistic spear phishing or trust-based attacks
All tests are conducted ethically and legally, with prior authorisation and clear boundaries agreed upon in a statement of work.
This service is ideal for:
Organisations concerned about insider threats, phishing, or social engineering risks
Companies seeking to meet compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR, Cyber Essentials Plus, NIS2, or NCSC guidance
Security-conscious businesses looking to enhance internal training and awareness programmes
Risk managers seeking visibility into user susceptibility and procedural gaps
At the conclusion of testing, a detailed report is provided outlining attack vectors, user behaviours, success/failure rates, and strategic recommendations. Where appropriate, we offer tailored awareness training sessions and templates for internal use.
Strengthen Your Defenses Against Cyber Threats
Your business is constantly exposed to cyber threats, and external network vulnerabilities can be exploited by malicious hackers to gain unauthorized access to your systems. Our Penetration Testing Services identifies weaknesses before attackers do, ensuring your business remains secure and compliant.
Why Choose Our Penetration Testing Service?
We are trusted by businesses of all sizes for our highly skilled penetration testers, who hold industry-leading certifications, including:
- Cyberscheme Certified
- CREST Certified Testers
- CHECK Team Leaders in Web Apps & Infrastructure
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
- Offensive Security Web Expert (OSWE)
- Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE)
- Certified Red Team Operator (CRTO)
With these qualifications, our team delivers the highest standard of security testing, simulating real-world attack scenarios to uncover vulnerabilities before cybercriminals do.
What’s Included in Our Penetration Testing Service?
- Comprehensive Reconnaissance – We begin with an in-depth reconnaissance phase to map out your attack surface. Using a combination of open-source intelligence (OSINT) and active scanning techniques, we identify publicly exposed assets, entry points, and underlying technologies. This step provides critical insight into potential weaknesses before moving on to deeper analysis.
- Vulnerability Assessment – Once we have a complete picture of your environment, we conduct an extensive vulnerability assessment. This involves identifying misconfigurations, outdated components, security flaws, and weak authentication mechanisms. Our experts use both automated tools and manual techniques to ensure accuracy, eliminating false positives and uncovering vulnerabilities that automated scans often miss.
- Exploitation Testing – To measure the real-world impact of identified vulnerabilities, we perform controlled exploitation in a safe and responsible manner. This process simulates the tactics of real attackers, including attempts to bypass authentication, escalate privileges, exploit misconfigurations, and gain unauthorized access. Every test is conducted carefully to avoid service disruptions while demonstrating the true risk of potential breaches.
- Post-Exploitation Analysis – If a vulnerability is successfully exploited, we assess how far an attacker could move within the system, what data could be accessed, and whether additional security controls prevent lateral movement. This phase highlights the full impact of a potential breach and provides insight into necessary security improvements.
- Detailed Reporting & Remediation Guidance – At the conclusion of the test, we provide a comprehensive report detailing all findings, including vulnerability descriptions, proof-of-concept exploitation, risk ratings, and clear remediation steps. Our actionable recommendations help you strengthen your defenses and prevent future attacks. We also offer post-assessment consultations to support your team in addressing any security gaps effectively.
Why Act Now?
Cyber threats are evolving daily, with attackers continuously searching for vulnerabilities to exploit. Businesses face increasing risks from cybercriminals using sophisticated tactics to breach systems, steal sensitive data, and disrupt operations. Whether you operate an external network, web application, or mobile platform, security weaknesses can be exploited if left undetected.
Our penetration testing service provides a proactive approach to security, helping you stay ahead of cyber threats before they become costly breaches. By simulating real-world attack scenarios, we uncover vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious actors and provide clear, actionable remediation guidance to eliminate these risks.
Beyond protecting your business from potential attacks, our penetration testing services help you meet industry compliance requirements, including Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and other regulatory frameworks. Compliance alone is not enough—understanding and mitigating security gaps ensures that your business remains resilient against evolving threats.
With a team of highly certified security professionals, including Cyberscheme-certified testers, CREST-certified experts, and CHECK Team Leaders specializing in web applications and infrastructure, we deliver in-depth, methodical penetration testing tailored to your unique security needs. Our assessments go beyond automated scans, utilizing manual testing techniques to identify complex vulnerabilities that standard security tools often overlook.
Investing in penetration testing is not just about securing your systems—it’s about ensuring the trust of your customers, protecting sensitive data, and safeguarding your reputation. Whether you need to assess an external network, internal network, API, a critical web application, or a mobile platform, our expert security team is ready to help you strengthen your defenses and reduce your exposure to cyber threats.
Questions?
Please feel free to email any questions to us at info@cybercompliance.org.uk or via the Live Chat.