Social Engineering Assessment
Humans are often the most vulnerable point in a security system, frequently targeted by hackers using phishing emails and social engineering techniques. Despite technical safeguards, the security of a network is as strong as an individual's ability to recognize these threats. Cybercriminals exploit this human vulnerability, using advanced tactics to access internal data. It's crucial to assess an organization's susceptibility to these attacks. We offer services to test employees against phishing and spear-phishing, using experienced security professionals to simulate realistic threats.
Our Social Engineering Assessment Services
Email Phishing with Website Mirroring
Targets users with fake sites mimicking real ones to harvest credentials.
Email Phishing with Attachments
Sends deceptive emails enticing users to open malicious attachments.
Email Phishing with Hyperlinks
Deceives users into clicking malicious links within emails.
USB Drop
Places USBs in strategic locations to lure users into accessing them.
Voice Phishing (Vishing)
Uses voice calls to trick users into sharing sensitive data.
Impersonation & Physical Breaches
Employs various tactics to gain unauthorized physical access.
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Our Social Engineering Methodology
wizlynx group Social Engineering Assessment is usually executed in three phases:
Reconnaissance & Planning
- Threat analysis and definition of audit objectives
- Target reconnaissance
- Creation of the script and time plan
- Preparation of the attacking plaform
Execution
- Email phishing attacks
- Vishing attacks
- USB key drop attack
- Evaluation and interpretation
Reporting
- Overall evaluation and documentation of results, including detailed statistics
- Risk assessment
- Report preparation & recommendations
- Debriefing
Reconnaissance & Planning
The following tasks will be carried out during the reconnaissance and planning phase:
Execution
This central phase consists of the effective execution of test that are defined upfront and agreed to.
If wizlynx group discovers serious gaps and weaknesses, the customer will be informed immediately so that any emergency measures can be implemented in a safe and timely manner.
Results Analysis & Reporting
The following tasks will be executed in this phase:
Weaknesses and significant risks to Information Security (the "human factor") will be interpreted, evaluated and judged. All findings will be documented in the final report and compared with a strengths/weaknesses profile against the international standard for IT Security ISO 27001. The identified weaknesses will be assessed and supplemented with recommendations and remediation actions, as well as prioritized according to the risk associated. The final report will be discussed during a presentation with the customer. The report will include a comprehensive and meaningful C-level summary of the executed Social Engineering Assessment. It will also include all detailed results with respective evidence and recommendations for future security measures based on the results.
Our Security & Penetration Testing Certifications
wizlynx's security consultants and penetration testers hold the most recognised certifications in cyber security and penetration testing industry such as: CREST CRT, SANS/GIAC GXPN, GPEN, GWAPT, GCIH, GMOB, OSCP, CEH, CISSP, CISA and more!
