Social Engineering Providers
Social engineering testing evaluates the human element of your organisation's security posture by simulating real-world manipulation techniques used by attackers. This includes phishing campaigns (email-based attacks with malicious links or attachments), vishing (voice-based social engineering via phone calls), smishing (SMS-based attacks), pretexting (creating convincing scenarios to extract information), and physical social engineering (tailgating, impersonation, and badge cloning).
Professional social engineering assessments are carefully designed to test employee awareness and response without causing undue distress. Results help organisations understand their vulnerability to human-targeted attacks, which are involved in the majority of successful breaches. Social engineering testing is particularly valuable when combined with security awareness training programmes, providing a measurable baseline and evidence of improvement over time.
Many compliance frameworks including PCI DSS, NIST CSF, and ISO 27001 recommend or require social engineering testing as part of a comprehensive security programme. Testing should be conducted under strict rules of engagement with management approval and ethical guidelines.
NCC Group
Global cybersecurity consultancy with CREST, CHECK, and CBEST accreditation, renowned for deep technical research and comprehensive penetration testing services.
Nettitude
CREST, CHECK, and CBEST accredited UK consultancy within Lloyd's Register, delivering premium penetration testing for government and critical infrastructure.
NetSPI
Leading penetration testing firm with the Resolve platform for continuous attack surface management, trusted by nine of the top ten US banks.
Trustwave
Global managed security provider with the elite SpiderLabs penetration testing team and deep PCI DSS compliance expertise.
Bridewell
Fast-growing CREST and CHECK-accredited UK cybersecurity consultancy with deep expertise in critical national infrastructure sectors.
Pentest People
CREST and CHECK-accredited UK penetration testing firm with an innovative SecurePortal platform and transparent pricing for mid-market organizations.
Mandiant
World-renowned cybersecurity firm now part of Google Cloud, delivering threat intelligence-led penetration testing and red teaming informed by front-line incident response experience.
Bishop Fox
Premier US-based offensive security firm known for elite penetration testers, cutting-edge research, and the Cosmos continuous attack surface management platform.
Rapid7
Creators of Metasploit offering enterprise penetration testing integrated with their comprehensive vulnerability management and security operations platform.
WithSecure
Leading European cybersecurity firm offering penetration testing with deep expertise in EU regulatory compliance including GDPR, NIS 2, and TIBER-EU.
Integrity360
CREST-accredited pan-European cybersecurity services provider delivering penetration testing and managed security from Dublin with a strong UK and Ireland presence.
Black Hills Information Security
Community-driven penetration testing firm known for free security education, open-source tools, Wild West Hackin' Fest, and practical offensive security services.
CrowdStrike
Global cybersecurity leader leveraging world-class threat intelligence from the Falcon platform to deliver intelligence-led penetration testing and red teaming.
Secureworks
Dell Technologies-backed cybersecurity firm with elite Counter Threat Unit intelligence informing enterprise penetration testing and adversary simulation.
Rhino Security Labs
Cloud security penetration testing specialists known for the Pacu AWS exploitation framework and deep expertise across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.
Praetorian
Offensive security firm founded by former DoD professionals, offering elite penetration testing and the Chariot continuous attack surface management platform.
Offensive Security
Creators of OSCP, Kali Linux, and Exploit-DB, offering elite penetration testing services from the team that trains the world's ethical hackers.
Aon Cyber Solutions
Cybersecurity consulting division of global insurance leader Aon, uniquely combining penetration testing with cyber risk quantification and insurance expertise.
BreachLock
Cloud-based Penetration Testing as a Service platform combining AI-driven automation with expert manual testing at accessible price points.
Social Engineering FAQs
Will employees know they are being tested?+
Typically no - the test is more effective when employees are unaware. However, management and HR should be informed, and organisations should have a supportive policy that focuses on education rather than punishment.
What metrics do social engineering tests provide?+
Key metrics include click rates, credential submission rates, reporting rates, and time to report. These help measure security awareness and track improvement over time.
Is social engineering testing ethical?+
Yes, when conducted professionally with management authorisation, clear rules of engagement, and a focus on organisational improvement rather than targeting individuals. Reputable providers follow strict ethical guidelines.