World Class Social Engineering Audit
Social engineering is a collection of techniques used to manipulate people into performing actions or divulging confidential information. In many instances unauthorized individuals use social engineering to gather information such as an id and password from the victim.

Altius IT’s social engineering audit uses fake e-mails (phishing) and false web sites to evaluate and test the effectiveness of your employee security education and awareness training. Our report identifies specific vulnerabilities and provides detailed recommendations to mitigate risks due to social engineering attacks.

Phishing Attacks and Other Techniques
Social engineering attacks rely on manipulating people rather than exploiting technical vulnerabilities, so the audit tests the techniques an attacker would actually use against your staff:

Phishing attacks - fraudulent e-mails that appear to come from a trusted source, written to persuade the recipient to disclose login credentials, bank details, or other sensitive information
Spear phishing - the same approach aimed at named individuals, using details about their role and colleagues to make the message convincing
Business email compromise, also called CEO fraud - impersonating an executive to have funds transferred or confidential information sent out
Pretext calls - telephone contact under an invented scenario, commonly IT support or a security guard, to obtain access or information
False web sites - convincing copies of pages your staff already trust, used to capture credentials

Phishing is the most common of these and the usual first step in a ransomware incident, which is why the results of this audit feed directly into your ransomware recovery readiness and your security awareness training.

Social Engineering Audit Report
Altius IT's reports provide specific recommendations and detailed steps you can take to address social engineering security vulnerabilities. After delivery of our reports, Altius IT provides three months of free support to answer any questions you may have. This ensures your social engineering security vulnerabilities are properly mitigated or eliminated.

Audit Team
Altius IT's audit team includes seasoned and experienced professionals with each engagement:

Certified Information Systems Auditor
Experienced Project Manager
Senior Security Engineer

Proposal
Our proposal provides you with detailed information so you know exactly how we will help you:

Project scope and tasks
Pricing options
CV's of our audit and security team members
Sample reports you will receive
Why Altius IT

Client Experience
Altius IT works with a diverse number of clients across a wide range of industries. We help organizations of all sizes, from the smallest mom and pop start-up to the world's largest and most recognized names. Our case studies show how we have helped organizations identify, manage, and reduce their risks.

Certified Information Systems Auditors
Unlike a security consultant, Altius IT is certified as a Certified Information Systems Auditor to perform a security audit of your environment and issue reports and recommendations to secure your systems. After your audit, Altius IT's Auditor Opinion Letter and Secure Seal let your clients and prospects know you meet security best practice/compliance requirements.

See our Media page for video clips of our experts as well as over 40 publications featuring Altius IT. In addition to our auditor certifications, we hold many security, technical, and project management credentials. More information is available on our About Us page.

Our comprehensive audit service uncovers gaps in your existing defenses so that you can better:

Fortify your information systems, applications, and network infrastructure
Comply with regulatory requirements
Protect your valuable assets

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Trusted for over 25 years to provide faster and more accurate diagnosis of security issues. We understand that it’s not what we say, it’s what we find that matters.

Clear Independence
Altius IT has no constricting ties and no conflicts of interest. We are dedicated and responsive to our clients, allowing Altius IT to make recommendations that are aligned with your risk tolerance.

Cost Effective Recommendations
Altius IT’s proprietary services provide a thorough 360 degree review of your risks. Our recommendations provide a clear description of risks found and as well as cost effective steps to secure your systems.

Experienced
We know your industry. Altius IT has over 25 years of security audit experience in every type of industry from small public firms to large government agencies.

Peer Awards and Recognition
Altius IT’s experts are recognized by our peers as leaders in our field. Our staff has been elected by our peers into industry leadership roles and on the Board of Directors of international and national associations.

Best of Breed
Altius IT’s security audit services have been featured in over 40 industry publications. See our Media page.

Highest Caliber Audit Team
Altius IT answers to global certifying bodies so you can be assured that all audits and recommendations are made under the highest level of quality, reliability, and thoroughness.