Vendor Guide
assessment
Data last verified: January 2026
Best Social Engineering Assessment Vendors (How to Choose)
Shortlist vendors with the right certifications, reporting, and scope alignment. Avoid low-quality bids and normalize pricing across proposals.
Certifications: GPEN, OSCP, Social Engineering Certified ProfessionalKey buyers: CISO, HR Director, Security Awareness Manager
Attack vectors: Email phishing, vishing, physical, USB drops
Campaign complexity: Generic vs targeted/spear phishing
Reporting: Individual tracking vs aggregate metrics
Training integration: Combine with awareness training
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RFP essentials
Ask for sample reports tailored to your compliance drivers.
Confirm SLAs, retest policy, and remediation support.
Normalize scope: assets, timelines, evidence mapping.
Red flags
Overly aggressive tactics causing employee distress
No clear rules of engagement
Poor reporting and metrics
FAQs
What certifications should Social Engineering vendors have?
GPEN, OSCP, Social Engineering Certified Professional
How do I compare pricing for Social Engineering?
Align scope, delivery model, and reporting to your compliance drivers to normalize quotes.
What questions should I ask?
Ask about experience in your industry, retest policy, SLAs, and sample reports tailored to Social Engineering.
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