FAQ

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.

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.