Reconnaissance & Research
Study organization’s digital footprint, employee structure, and likely attack vectors.
Social Engineering
Train Your Team to Outsmart Hackers.
What It Is and Why It’s Important
Social engineering is the art of manipulating individuals into divulging confidential information or performing actions that compromise security. It targets the “human layer” of cybersecurity, exploiting trust, urgency, or curiosity rather than technical vulnerabilities.
In the UAE—where high-value industries, government entities, and financial institutions are constantly under threat—social engineering poses a serious risk. Whether it’s phishing emails targeting executives or impersonation attacks aimed at procurement teams, a successful exploit can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or financial loss.
A Threat Simulation via Social Engineering helps organizations proactively test and train their employees against such attacks, enhancing cyber awareness and organizational resilience.
Common Mistakes or Gaps Organizations Make
- Assuming cybersecurity is solely a technical issue and underestimating the human factor.
- Lack of regular employee training on phishing and impersonation techniques.
- No process for reporting or responding to suspected social engineering attempts.
- Not simulating real-world phishing attacks to gauge readiness.
- Overlooking the insider threat—whether intentional or accidental.
How Intracyber Uniquely Helps Solve These Challenges
Intracyber’s Social Engineering Simulations are tailored for UAE-based enterprises and public sector organizations. We craft industry-specific and culturally contextual attack scenarios, ensuring they reflect actual threats faced in the region. Our simulations are designed not to punish employees but to educate and strengthen awareness across departments.
Our combination of red-team tactics, behavioral analysis, and tailored awareness training ensures lasting behavioral change—not just a checklist of compliance.
Approach or Methodology We Follow
Scenario Development
Craft realistic phishing, vishing, smishing, or impersonation attacks based on UAE industry norms.
Controlled Campaign Execution
Launch targeted simulations to test awareness across levels—executives, finance, HR, IT, etc.
Behavioral Tracking
Analyze how recipients engage with the simulated attack—click rates, credentials shared, etc.
Feedback & Training
Provide tailored reports and immediate micro-trainings to staff who fall for simulations.
Leadership Insights
Summarize organizational readiness and suggest improvements in security posture and internal protocols.
Real-World Relevance or Impact
In one instance, a UAE-based investment firm discovered that over 40% of their staff clicked on a simulated phishing email mimicking a local bank notification. Intracyber’s targeted simulation and post-campaign training helped reduce susceptibility by over 85% within three months—fostering a truly cyber-aware culture.
Tips, Stats, or Insights
- Over 90% of cyber attacks start with social engineering.
- Phishing simulation programs can reduce successful attacks by up to 70% when conducted quarterly.
- Tip: Encourage a "report-first" culture, where employees are rewarded for spotting and reporting suspicious emails.
- UAE's cybersecurity frameworks emphasize security awareness training and regular threat simulations as part of proactive defense.