Re: Pen-Test and Social Engineering

[Peter Wood <peterw () firstbase co uk>]

In our firm, it depends on the scope agreed with the client. We'll 
usually suggest it, but in the end it's the client's decision.

regards
Pete

At 14:03 03/02/2006 +0000, you wrote:
>Hi
>In yuor opinion, can a Social Engineering test be considered part of a
>Pen-Test?
>
>Thanks


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