Social Engineering Assessment

Security goes beyond technology — the human factor remains one of the biggest risks. Your technology can be hardened, but people can be manipulated. Our Social Engineering Assessment tests how well your employees and processes resist deception — through physical visits, phone calls, spoofing and convincing pretexts that mirror how real attackers operate. The result: a clear view of your human attack surface, and the training to close it.

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Social engineering assessment by Rootsec

Realistic tests for human resilience

Physical access test

We test how easily an attacker could gain physical access to your premises, using props such as high-visibility vests, logos and badges to probe your security protocols.

Phone-based manipulation

We simulate calls in which staff are tricked into sharing sensitive information, using number spoofing and convincing conversations.

Reporting & improvement

You receive comprehensive reporting with concrete recommendations for awareness, processes and security protocols — so you can act immediately to strengthen your defences.

Innovative tactics: simulating the unexpected

Creative approaches to a realistic risk assessment
Social manipulation at events

We infiltrate business events such as trade shows or networking sessions to test how staff handle unknown individuals seeking confidential information.

Digital identity fraud

We simulate scenarios using fake online profiles, such as bogus LinkedIn accounts and spoofed emails from leadership, to see how your team responds.

Protection of confidential documents

We test how well your confidential materials are protected, both digitally and physically — including scenarios where an attacker tries to obtain documents directly.

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Our four-step process

Step 1
Planning

We determine the scope and design realistic scenarios — such as physical or phone-based infiltration — tailored to your organisation.

Step 2
Execution

We carry out controlled simulations, such as access attempts and spoofing techniques.

Step 3
Analysis

We assess your people’s responses and identify the weaknesses in processes and awareness.

Step 4
Reporting & advice

You receive a clear report of the findings with concrete improvement recommendations.

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Social Engineering Assessment: putting the human factor under the microscope

See how resilient your organisation really is against manipulation and deception
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Realistic physical tests — Social Engineering

With physical simulations we test whether attackers can gain access to your premises using high-visibility vests, fake badges or convincing pretexts. This exposes the weaknesses in your physical access controls and points to concrete improvements.

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Phone-based manipulation and spoofing

We simulate phone-based attacks such as number spoofing and convincing pretexts — testing how staff respond when contacted by someone posing as IT, leadership or a trusted partner. The result: clear insight into where your phone protocols need work.

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FAQ

Helpful answers about Social Engineering Assessments and Rootsec
What is a Social Engineering Assessment?

A controlled test of how well your organisation resists manipulation — across people, processes and physical access.

Which methods do you use?

Physical infiltration, phone-based manipulation, number and email spoofing, fake online profiles, and pretexting at events.

Is it carried out safely?

Yes. Every scenario is agreed in advance, controlled, and conducted without disrupting your operations.

What do we receive afterwards?

A clear report of the findings, with concrete recommendations for awareness, processes and security protocols.

Which organisations is it suitable for?

Organisations of every size, particularly those handling sensitive data or facing an elevated risk.

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