Social Engineering

Social engineering is a general term used for activities performed through human interactions and based on obtaining desired information through various methods of persuasion.

Today, when all kinds of valuable information become the target of attack, most individuals or institutions are exposed to social engineering attacks. 

Social engineering attacks basically occur in four stages: information gathering, relationship building, exploitation and access.

Unfortunately, taking all kinds of precautions in information environments cannot prevent these attacks. Because the human element is the weakest link in the security system, and it is not possible to secure any system in which the human is involved against social engineering attacks. Social engineers try to neutralize the defense mechanisms of institutions by focusing on the human element, which is the weakest link in the security chain.

Although there is no defense method that can fully close the vulnerabilities against social engineering attacks, it is possible to reduce the risks and thus minimize the possible damages. The most effective defense method for this is inspections. Weaknesses should be identified through regular audits. With the help of audit results, besides identifying and eliminating the weaknesses in the security policies of the institution, the awareness and awareness of the employees should be increased.

Social engineering audits have an important place in revealing the security vulnerabilities of institutions and determining employee awareness in this area.

In this service, we determine to what extent your employees are ready for such attacks and the effectiveness of the security policies of the institution with various social engineering scenarios. By evaluating the results, we identify the training gaps of your employees and offer you the measures to be taken.