Red Team Operations
Think Like an Attacker
Advanced adversary simulation that tests your organization's defenses against real-world attack scenarios. Go beyond vulnerability scanning to evaluate your detection and response capabilities against sophisticated threat actors.
What is Red Teaming?
Red team operations go beyond traditional penetration testing by simulating real-world adversaries. We emulate sophisticated threat actors to test not just your technical defenses, but your entire security program including people, processes, and technology.
Traditional Penetration Testing
- -Find as many vulnerabilities as possible
- -Defined scope and time-boxed (1-2 weeks)
- -Focus on technical vulnerabilities only
- -Security team is typically aware
- -Compliance-driven approach
Red Team Operations
- Objective-based (achieve specific goals)
- Extended duration (4-12 weeks)
- Tests people, processes, and technology
- Covert operations - defenders unaware
- Real-world threat emulation
Red Team vs Blue Team Explained
Red Team
Offensive security team that simulates attackers to find weaknesses and test defenses
Purple Team
Collaborative approach where red and blue teams work together to improve security
Blue Team
Defensive security team that detects, responds to, and prevents attacks
Red Team Service Offerings
Full Red Team Engagement
Comprehensive adversary simulation with no prior knowledge. We simulate sophisticated threat actors from initial reconnaissance through objective completion.
- OSINT and reconnaissance
- Social engineering campaigns
- External network exploitation
- Persistence and lateral movement
- Data exfiltration simulation
- Complete attack narrative
Assumed Breach Assessment
Start from a compromised position to focus on internal security controls and detection capabilities. Ideal for testing post-exploitation scenarios.
- Simulated insider threat
- Active Directory attacks
- Privilege escalation testing
- Detection evasion techniques
- Lateral movement assessment
- Crown jewel targeting
Purple Team Exercise
Collaborative engagement where our red team works with your blue team to improve detection and response capabilities in real-time.
- Collaborative attack scenarios
- Real-time detection tuning
- SIEM rule development
- Incident response training
- Detection gap analysis
- Knowledge transfer sessions
Physical Security Assessment
Test physical access controls and social engineering defenses. Evaluate how well your organization protects against in-person threats.
- Physical penetration testing
- Social engineering (in-person)
- Badge cloning and tailgating
- Dumpster diving assessment
- USB drop campaigns
- Facility security review
MITRE ATT&CK Methodology
Our red team operations are mapped to the MITRE ATT&CK framework, ensuring comprehensive coverage of real-world adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
Our Attack Simulation Process
Scoping & Planning
Define objectives, rules of engagement, and success criteria
Reconnaissance
OSINT gathering, attack surface mapping, and target identification
Attack Execution
Execute TTPs while evading detection and achieving objectives
Reporting & Debrief
Detailed findings, attack narrative, and remediation guidance
Frequently Asked Questions
What is red team operations?
Red team operations are advanced security assessments that simulate real-world cyber attacks against your organization. Unlike penetration testing which focuses on finding vulnerabilities, red teaming tests your entire security program including people, processes, and technology by emulating sophisticated threat actors using tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) mapped to the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
What is the difference between red team and penetration testing?
Penetration testing focuses on finding as many vulnerabilities as possible within a defined scope and timeframe. Red teaming is objective-based, simulating real attackers who try to achieve specific goals (like accessing sensitive data) while evading detection. Red teams operate covertly over longer periods, test detection and response capabilities, and use any means necessary including social engineering and physical access.
What is red team vs blue team?
Red team vs blue team refers to adversarial security testing where the red team (attackers) attempts to breach defenses while the blue team (defenders) tries to detect and respond. This exercise tests real-world incident response capabilities. Purple team exercises combine both, with red and blue teams working together to improve detection and response through collaborative testing and knowledge sharing.
How long does a red team engagement take?
Red team engagements typically last 4-12 weeks depending on scope and objectives. This includes 1-2 weeks for reconnaissance, 2-4 weeks for initial access and persistence, 2-4 weeks for lateral movement and objective completion, and 1-2 weeks for reporting and debrief. Longer engagements provide more realistic simulation of advanced persistent threats (APTs).
What is an assumed breach assessment?
An assumed breach assessment starts with the premise that an attacker has already gained initial access to your network. This tests your internal security controls, detection capabilities, and incident response without spending time on initial access. It's ideal for organizations wanting to focus on post-exploitation detection and response capabilities, or those who have already conducted external assessments.
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