How far would somebody have to go to gain access to your information? Do you leave passwords on post-it notes or sensitive documents lying around? There is no use in having the most powerful and secure door and then hiding the key under the door mat. Test your company's security polices in a very direct way.

Social engineering is the knowledge and prediction of how a person will think and react. All care is taken to ensure that reputations and privacy are dealt with carefully to minimize any potential embarrassment. This exercise focuses on the positives of the attack and action taken. These can be used to train staff effectively. This method receives excellent results and increases staff morale.