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Adversary Simulation

Initial Access & Social Engineering

Adversary simulation of how a real attacker gets in: tailored phishing, pretext and social engineering that test your people and the controls behind them against genuine attacker tradecraft.

How it works

Inside Initial Access & Social Engineering

01

Attacker-Grade Social Engineering

Real intrusions usually begin with a person, not an exploit. Testing against dated template phishing proves little.

Our methodology

We run tailored phishing, pretext and social engineering that mirror current attacker tradecraft, mapped to the MITRE ATT&CK Initial Access tactic.

  • Phishing
  • Pretext
  • Initial Access
02

The Controls Behind the Human

People are one layer; the technical controls behind them decide whether a lure ever lands.

Our methodology

We validate the controls that should stop these attacks, including email authentication and filtering, alongside human response.

  • Email controls
  • SPF/DKIM/DMARC
  • Detection
03

From Lure to Foothold

The test is whether a successful lure actually converts into access an attacker can use.

Our methodology

We take successful social engineering through to a controlled foothold, showing the real path from click to compromise.

  • Foothold
  • Payload
  • Access
FAQ

Initial Access & Social Engineering FAQs

What does this stage of adversary simulation cover?

It covers how a real attacker gains initial access: tailored phishing, pretext and social engineering that test your people and the technical controls behind them, mapped to the MITRE ATT&CK Initial Access tactic, then taking a successful lure through to a controlled foothold.

How is this different from a standalone phishing test?

A phishing test measures click rates. Adversary simulation carries a successful lure forward into real access and pairs it with validation of the controls that should have stopped it, giving a fuller picture of the threat.

Is it safe for staff?

Yes. Campaigns run under clear rules of engagement, are designed to build resilience rather than shame individuals, and handle any results confidentially.

Do you test our email security controls too?

Yes. We validate SPF, DKIM, DMARC, filtering and detection so you see both the human and the technical side of the risk.

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