A detailed guide for testing your organization's insiders and their vulnerability to a social-engineering attack via a targeted spear-phishing campaign Investing the time and money into guarding your perimeter is a waste of resources if a targeted and industrious hacker is able to compromise someone on the inside of your business. Unfortunately, that happens all too often in breaches and other types security events.That is why Eric Milam, is a senior security assessor on the Accuvant LABS, believes all organizations need to put staff to the test, and find out where the potential weaknesses may be, by conducting a social-engineering experiment.Milam has over a decade of experience in infosec and has performed countless security assessments and penetration tests of application and enterprise environments. In this guide, Milam reveals, in extensive detail, his methodology for executing a social engineering attack via a spear phishing campaign.This PDF document is available for download by registered CSO Insiders only. Milam, using CSO’s parent company IDG as the example “target,” claims his method “never misses.”“My methodology has worked all the way from Fortune 100 (organizations) to small mom and pop (organizations),” said Milam. “Though the smaller the company, the more ‘connected’ the individuals are — and the less likely they are to fall victim, in my experience. But all we need is one, usually, and it’s game over.” DOWNLOAD THE REPORT HERE: Related content feature Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2023 Fears of recession, rising interest rates, mass tech layoffs, and conservative spending trends are likely to make dealmakers cautious, but an ever-increasing need to defend against bigger and faster attacks will likely keep M&A activity steady in By CSO Staff Sep 22, 2023 24 mins Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions brandpost Unmasking ransomware threat clusters: Why it matters to defenders Similar patterns of behavior among ransomware treat groups can help security teams better understand and prepare for attacks By Joan Goodchild Sep 21, 2023 3 mins Cybercrime news analysis China’s offensive cyber operations support “soft power” agenda in Africa Researchers track Chinese cyber espionage intrusions targeting African industrial sectors. By Michael Hill Sep 21, 2023 5 mins Advanced Persistent Threats Cyberattacks Critical Infrastructure brandpost Proactive OT security requires visibility + prevention You cannot protect your operation by simply watching and waiting. It is essential to have a defense-in-depth approach. By Austen Byers Sep 21, 2023 4 mins Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe