From: Terry Vernon (tvernon24@comcast.net)
Date: Sun Feb 05 2006 - 20:17:03 EST
Well, it wouldn't be part of a network specific penetration test if whoever
wants it to be wire only. On the whole however it is a method used by
hackers every day and therefore should be tested against regularly also.
So unless otherwise discussed, yes.
-Terry
-----Original Message-----
From: burzella@inwind.it [mailto:burzella@inwind.it]
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2006 8:03 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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