Security Awareness Testing
REALISTIC ATTACK SIMULATIONS TO MEASURE YOUR ORGANIZATION’S PREPAREDNESS.
Test your organization’s cybersecurity readiness. Find out how resilient your employees are against phishing and manipulation attacks before a real attacker puts them to the test.
Are you confident that your employees can recognize security threats?
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Measure your organization’s security awareness with realistic attack simulations
In addition to technological protection, the human factor is key to cybersecurity. Attackers are using increasingly sophisticated methods to deceive employees, often targeting sensitive information through manipulation. Our security awareness tests help assess how prepared your organization is against social engineering and phishing attacks.
Why are security awareness tests necessary?
Social engineering is a set of psychological manipulation techniques designed to deceive people into revealing sensitive information or taking actions they otherwise would not. Attackers often exploit human weaknesses such as curiosity, helpfulness, or respect for authority.
Did you know?
Phishing is one of the most common forms of cyberattack. Attackers often use emails, phone calls, or even gifts that appear legitimate.
Psychological manipulation
During information gathering, attackers use deception to obtain sensitive information or persuade employees to carry out actions that compromise organizational security.
Why is it important?
These attacks can lead to serious data breaches, financial losses, and reputational damage for the organization.
When Security Awareness Testing is essential:
For organizations in the financial and healthcare sectors, where regulatory pressure is high and sensitive data is handled.
For public sector institutions and municipalities, where many internal stakeholders interact with external partners.
For rapidly growing companies, where frequent onboarding of new employees requires strengthening the security culture.
For manufacturing and logistics companies, where physical and digital security are closely interconnected.
Security awareness tests are especially useful when:
New employees are joining.
Regular measurement is needed as part of the annual training plan.
A recent security incident has occurred.
An audit is approaching (e.g. ISO 27001 or NIS2).
Support for audit readiness
Our awareness tests not only help identify risks, but also contribute to regulatory compliance:
NIS2 Directive – The EU’s new regulation requires cybersecurity training and human security controls.
ISO 27001 – To obtain and maintain certification, organizations must demonstrate regular employee security awareness training.
GDPR – The protection of personal data is closely linked to employee behavior and reactions.
Our tests provide documented results and detailed reports to support preparation for both internal and external audits.
Most common attack types
Phishing emails/fraudulent messages
Attackers send fake emails that appear to come from trusted sources and try to persuade the recipient to click a link or provide sensitive information. They often use fake domain names and urgent wording.
Impersonation as maintenance staff
The attacker pretends to be someone else, such as a janitor or IT worker, in order to gain access to confidential information or systems. This may happen in person, by phone, or via email.
Baiting/malicious USB drop in the parking lot
The attacker leaves an infected USB drive or other storage device in a public place, hoping someone will find it and connect it to a computer, thereby installing malicious software.
Tailgating
Unauthorized physical entry by following another employee
The attacker gains unauthorized access by entering a secure area behind an employee who opens the door, taking advantage of courtesy.
Profiling/social mining
Collecting public information to prepare an attack
The attacker gathers publicly available information about the target, for example from social media, in order to carry out a personalized attack.
Real-life scenario — a day at the company
Imagine this:
On a Monday morning, one of your colleagues finds a USB drive in the parking lot. Out of curiosity, they bring it into the office and plug it into their laptop to see what’s on it.
However, the USB drive was a test device used to activate malicious software. This small moment of inattention reveals that:
there are no clear guidelines for device handling
employees have not received proper warning about these types of traps
they do not know where or how to report such an incident
Security awareness tests are designed to uncover exactly these kinds of hidden vulnerabilities — safely and with valuable lessons.
- nem volt egyértelmű irányelv az eszközök kezelésére
- nem kapott megfelelő figyelmeztetést az ilyen csapdákról
- nem tudta, hogy hol kell jelenteni az esetet
A biztonsági tudatossági tesztek éppen az ilyen rejtett veszélyek felszínre hozására szolgálnak – fájdalommentesen, de tanulságosan.
Testing process
How often should testing be conducted?
Security awareness testing is most effective when introduced not as a one-time event, but as a regular, campaign-based program.
At least once a year
to maintain general readiness
When onboarding new employees
to communicate security expectations from the start
As follow-up after major campaigns
for example after e-learning or awareness training materials
On demand, at random times as well
to measure real behavior rather than learned reflexes
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this type of testing safe? Does it pose a risk to the company?
Yes, safety is an absolute priority. During the simulations, no actual data theft or system damage occurs. Campaigns are carried out based on predefined scenarios and do not contain real malicious code or harmful content. The sole purpose is to assess how employees react to different forms of deception.
Will it become clear who fell for the tests? How are the results handled?
Yes, our report can include individual results — for example, who clicked on a test email or disclosed sensitive information. At the same time, it is important to emphasize that the goal is not blame, but improvement and learning. Test results are accessible only to authorized representatives of the client organization and, if requested, can be handled anonymously and ethically, with a development-focused mindset.
Is any technical preparation required from the organization?
In general, no special technical preparation is needed. We design and coordinate the campaign end to end. Together with you, we define the objectives, participant scope, and timing. We also provide communication materials if needed (e.g. internal awareness email templates), and after the test we deliver a detailed report.
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