Red Team Exercise
Also known as:
- Penetration testing
- Purple team (if collaborating with the blue/defensive team during/after the exercise)
What problem does it target?
Red team operations address the need to assess an organization’s detection and response capabilities by simulating advanced, persistent adversaries using real-world tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
What does this solution do?
Red team services:
- Emulate sophisticated threat actors to test defenses
- Assess people, processes, and technology holistically
- Provide detailed reports on detection, response, and gaps
- Support continuous improvement of security posture
Who is this for?
- Enterprises with mature security programs
- Organizations seeking to test blue team effectiveness
- Companies with critical assets or high risk profiles
Who might not benefit from this?
- Small businesses or teams with limited security maturity
- Organizations not ready for advanced adversary simulation
Pitfalls and remedies
| Pitfall | Remedy |
|---|---|
| Blue team not informed or prepared | Communicate objectives and ensure readiness |
| Overly narrow or unrealistic scenarios | Use threat intelligence to guide scenarios |
| Lack of follow-up on findings | Integrate lessons learned into security strategy |
Sample products
- Mandiant Red Team Services
- CrowdStrike Adversary Emulation
- TrustedSec Red Team
- SpecterOps
- Bishop Fox Red Team