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.
Aardwolf Security
Boutique UK penetration testing consultancy in Milton Keynes specialising in manual, expert-led security assessments across web applications, APIs, cloud, and mobile platforms.
Aon Cyber Solutions
Cybersecurity consulting division of global insurance leader Aon, uniquely combining penetration testing with cyber risk quantification and insurance expertise.
Aristi
CHECK and CREST-accredited Birmingham-based cyber security consultancy with over 15 years of experience delivering penetration testing, red teaming, and OT security assessments for government and private sector clients.
Bishop Fox
Premier US-based offensive security firm known for elite penetration testers, cutting-edge research, and the Cosmos continuous attack surface management platform.
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.
Blaze Information Security
CREST-accredited boutique pen testing firm with offices across Europe and Brazil, serving 200+ organisations in 25 countries.
BreachLock
Cloud-based Penetration Testing as a Service platform combining AI-driven automation with expert manual testing at accessible price points.
Bridewell
Fast-growing CREST and CHECK-accredited UK cybersecurity consultancy with deep expertise in critical national infrastructure sectors.
Bulletproof
CREST-accredited UK cybersecurity and compliance provider offering penetration testing, managed security services, and regulatory consultancy to over 2,000 customers from its Stevenage headquarters.
CovertSwarm
Subscription-based offensive cybersecurity firm delivering continuous cyber attack services with CREST STAR and CBEST accreditations from its London headquarters.
CrowdStrike
Global cybersecurity leader leveraging world-class threat intelligence from the Falcon platform to deliver intelligence-led penetration testing and red teaming.
CyberLab
Cardiff-based CREST and CHECK-accredited cyber security company delivering penetration testing, red teaming, and OT security assessments as part of the Chess Group.
Dionach
Global enterprise cybersecurity consultancy founded in 1999 in Oxford, holding rare CREST STAR-FS accreditation and delivering penetration testing, red and purple teaming, and PCI QSA services across five international offices.
DTS Solution
Dubai-based cybersecurity firm providing pen testing and security consulting across the GCC with expertise in critical infrastructure.
Equilibrium Security
CREST-accredited Birmingham-based cyber security consultancy delivering penetration testing, social engineering assessments, and Cyber Essentials certification for public and private sector clients.
Evalian
CREST-accredited UK cyber security and data protection consultancy offering penetration testing, ISO consultancy, and managed SOC services from offices across the UK and Ireland.
Integrity360
CREST-accredited pan-European cybersecurity services provider delivering penetration testing and managed security from Dublin with a strong UK and Ireland presence.
Kolibërs Group
Mexico-based cybersecurity firm delivering pen testing services across Latin America with international standards alignment.
Komodo Consulting
Tel Aviv-based offensive security consultancy leveraging Israel's deep cybersecurity talent for pen testing, red teaming, and threat intelligence.
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.
MDSec
Elite UK offensive security consultancy specialising in CBEST/STAR/TIBER red teaming, advanced adversary simulation, and CREST-accredited penetration testing for FTSE 100 clients.
NCC Group
Global cybersecurity consultancy with CREST, CHECK, and CBEST accreditation, renowned for deep technical research and comprehensive penetration testing services.
Netragard
Top 10-ranked US pen testing firm with proprietary Real Time Dynamic Testing methodology. Three-tier service model from standard to maximum-depth custom testing.
NetSPI
Leading penetration testing firm with the Resolve platform for continuous attack surface management, trusted by nine of the top ten US banks.
Nettitude
CREST, CHECK, and CBEST accredited UK consultancy within Lloyd's Register, delivering premium penetration testing for government and critical infrastructure.
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.
Packetlabs
Canada's most reviewed cybersecurity company. CREST-certified, SOC 2 Type II-attested pen testing from Toronto.
Pen Test Partners
The UK's largest independent security testing firm, renowned for IoT/OT research, CBEST red teaming, and CHECK/CREST-accredited penetration testing across all sectors.
Pentest People
CREST and CHECK-accredited UK penetration testing firm with an innovative SecurePortal platform and transparent pricing for mid-market organizations.
Praetorian
Offensive security firm founded by former DoD professionals, offering elite penetration testing and the Chariot continuous attack surface management platform.
PwC Cyber Security
Global Big Four professional services firm delivering CREST, CHECK, and CBEST-accredited penetration testing and red teaming services from London, serving the UK's largest enterprises and regulated organisations.
Rapid7
Creators of Metasploit offering enterprise penetration testing integrated with their comprehensive vulnerability management and security operations platform.
Raxis
Gartner-recognised PTaaS provider with 14+ years of experience. Expert-led pen testing combining manual techniques with AI-powered tooling across web, cloud, mobile, and SCADA/ICS.
Redbot Security
Denver-based boutique pen testing firm with senior-only testers. Personalised engagements across penetration testing, red teaming, and vulnerability management.
Redpoint Cybersecurity
US-wide pen testing firm serving major cities including Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Houston, and Miami with comprehensive security assessments.
Redscan (A Kroll Business)
London-based cybersecurity provider, now part of Kroll, delivering CREST-accredited penetration testing, managed detection and response, and incident response with a 550-strong cyber team.
RedTeam Security
Atlanta-based pen testing firm serving major enterprises. Known for physical penetration testing alongside network and application assessments.
Rhino Security Labs
Cloud security penetration testing specialists known for the Pacu AWS exploitation framework and deep expertise across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.
Salus Cyber
Award-winning Cheltenham-based cybersecurity consultancy with NCSC CHECK Green Light status and CREST approval, specialising in defence, government, and critical national infrastructure security.
Secureworks
Dell Technologies-backed cybersecurity firm with elite Counter Threat Unit intelligence informing enterprise penetration testing and adversary simulation.
Securing (SecuRing)
Poland's longest-running independent pen testing firm with 50+ consultants. Specialises in application security, cloud testing, and red teaming.
Sencode
CREST-accredited North East England penetration testing specialist founded in 2019, offering accessible and transparent security testing with free retests and a strong focus on social engineering.
SensePost (Orange Cyberdefense)
Elite ethical hacking team within Orange Cyberdefense with 20+ year track record. Known for building industry-standard security tools and groundbreaking research.
SpecterOps
Adversary-focused security firm created by former DoD red team operators. Creators of BloodHound. CREST-accredited for penetration testing, red teaming, and purple team assessments.
Stripe OLT
Award-winning CREST-certified managed cyber security and IT support provider with offices in Bristol, London, and Manchester, specialising in penetration testing and Microsoft security technologies.
Telspace Africa
Johannesburg-based infosec consultancy operating since 2002. One of Africa's oldest pen testing firms with deep technical expertise.
Tevora
CREST-accredited California consultancy blending compliance expertise with penetration testing. First to earn ISO 17020 for MITRE ATT&CK and PTES frameworks.
ThreatSpike Red
London-based cybersecurity firm offering unlimited, fixed-price penetration testing and red teaming services with ISO 27001 certification and a unique subscription model.
TrustedSec
Elite offensive security firm founded by a former NSA operator, delivering CREST-accredited penetration testing, red teaming, and adversary simulation to Fortune 500 and government clients.
Trustwave
Global managed security provider with the elite SpiderLabs penetration testing team and deep PCI DSS compliance expertise.
Vumetric (TELUS)
ISO 9001-certified Canadian pen testing firm conducting 500+ tests annually. Now part of TELUS, serving Fortune 1000 to SMBs.
WithSecure
Leading European cybersecurity firm offering penetration testing with deep expertise in EU regulatory compliance including GDPR, NIS 2, and TIBER-EU.
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.