RE: Pen-Test and Social Engineering

From: John (audit01@charter.net)
Date: Sun Feb 05 2006 - 13:31:19 EST


Yes SE has always been standard procedure in all Pen-Tests that I've been
part of or in charge of.

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From: burzella@inwind.it [mailto:burzella@inwind.it]
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2006 9:03 AM
To: pen-test@securityfocus.com
Subject: Pen-Test and Social Engineering

Hi
In yuor opinion, can a Social Engineering test be considered part of a
Pen-Test?

Thanks

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