Red Team Assessments

Red Teaming is the controlled simulation of a realistic attack with a clearly defined mission objective (e.g. obtaining access to customer data), where the focus is not on exhaustively listing vulnerabilities but on realistically assessing detection, response and procedural capabilities. Tests are threat-oriented and employ known Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) — for example from MITRE ATT&CK — together with relevant threat intelligence; they take a holistic view of technology, people, processes and physical security (e.g. social engineering, physical access). The threat profile to be tested is defined together with the client; a White Team supports planning and the Rules of Engagement, while the Blue Team is typically not informed in advance so that detection and response can be evaluated under realistic conditions. Permitted methods are agreed up front; within the agreed profile the Red Team may use any realistic attack paths, but focuses exclusively on those that lead to the objective — other vulnerabilities are not systematically pursued. A Red Team engagement follows defined stages (Reconnaissance, Initial Access, Persistence & Privilege Escalation, Lateral Movement, Action on Objective) and can last days to weeks in order to reveal real detection gaps.

While a penetration test focuses on systematically identifying and evaluating as many vulnerabilities as possible within a defined scope, Red Teaming pursues a clearly defined mission objective. Penetration tests primarily target technical vulnerabilities, with all stakeholders informed in advance, meaning detection or response is not part of the evaluation. Red Teaming, on the other hand, realistically tests an organisation’s ability to detect and defend against attacks — considering technology, processes and people. The Red Team exploits only those vulnerabilities necessary to achieve the objective and operates covertly to remain undetected, thereby revealing potential detection gaps.

Red Teaming is particularly suitable for organisations that already have an advanced level of IT security in place, such as regular penetration tests, the use of EDR solutions, or an established SOC. It is especially valuable for companies with critical business processes or sensitive data — for example in the financial, payment, healthcare, or critical infrastructure sectors — as well as for organisations that must meet regulatory requirements or manage a high risk profile, such as banks and payment service providers. In addition, Red Teaming provides practical value for organisations seeking to test the effectiveness of their SOC and the responsiveness of their incident response teams under real-world conditions.

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Who tests

For more than ten years, binsec has stood for technically rigorous, strictly manual penetration testing. All engagements are conducted exclusively by employed senior penetration testers. Freelancers or subcontractors are not involved. Our clients work directly with the responsible senior tester who personally performs and technically leads the assessment. Communication is conducted in German and English; international projects are a regular part of our work. Our experts hold recognized offensive security certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, CRTO, and BACPP.

What we test

Our project experience covers complex enterprise networks, modern web and API architectures, and hybrid infrastructures. We work with organizations in manufacturing and industry, financial services and insurance, healthcare, IT and software providers, as well as public institutions. Technical, regulatory, and organizational requirements are systematically taken into account.

How we work

Our tests are based on a structured and reproducible methodology. They align with established standards such as OWASP and OSSTMM and are adapted to the specific project scope. Each assessment follows clearly defined phases: structured reconnaissance, manual analysis, targeted exploitation, and validated impact assessment. Automated tools support the process; identification, verification, and evaluation of vulnerabilities are performed manually.

Where we operate and document

Assessments are not conducted from cloud infrastructures. We operate our own infrastructure in a data center in Frankfurt. From there, all engagements are centrally executed and documented within our internal system PTDoc. PTDoc serves as the central documentation platform for all project data, evidence, and evaluations. All findings are recorded in a structured manner, technically described, risk-assessed, and supported by reproducible proof-of-concept information.

What you receive

We identify technical vulnerabilities and assess their business impact. Findings are evaluated based on risk or CVSS. The result is a clearly structured report including an executive management summary and detailed technical documentation. Re-testing of identified vulnerabilities is an integral part of our service.

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