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Red Team & Adversary Simulation

Red Team & Adversary Simulation

Vulnerability scans point out missing patches. A red team operation tests how far an attacker gets, how long they stay undetected, and how effectively your team responds.

We set real objectives with your team — reaching databases, accessing source code, gaining domain admin — and pursue them like an active threat actor would. The result: clear answers on whether your perimeter, detection, and response actually hold up.

Red Team Engagement Model

Red Team Operations

Full-scope attack simulation targeting people, processes, and technology.

Adversary Simulation

Realistic threat actor emulation based on current adversary TTPs.

Social Engineering

Phishing, vishing, and physical intrusion testing against your team.

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How it works

Our Engagement Process

Threat Profiling

Identify sector-specific threat actors and define high-value target assets.

Rules of Engagement

Finalize scope, operational boundaries, safe-words, emergency contacts, and deconfliction protocols.

Reconnaissance

Gather open-source intelligence (OSINT), map external assets, and profile target personnel.

Initial Access

Attempt access via spear-phishing, external service exploitation, physical intrusion, or supply chain pivots.

Post-Exploitation

Establish persistence, escalate privileges, move laterally, and reach agreed target objectives.

Reporting & Debrief

Deliver attack timelines, detection coverage matrices, executive narratives, and remediation plans.

What you receive

Deliverables

  • Regulatory Attestation

    Detailed reports supporting compliance requirements such as EU DORA Threat-Led Penetration Testing (TLPT).

  • Executive Attack Narrative

    High-level summary designed for C-level leadership and board members.

  • Technical Reproduction Guide

    Step-by-step walkthroughs with evidence for all executed attack paths.

  • MITRE ATT&CK Mapping

    Comprehensive matrix showing covered techniques and defensive gaps.

  • Detection Engineering Roadmap

    Recommendations for improving SOC alerts and log coverage.

  • Joint Debrief & Retest

    Live debrief session with security teams followed by fix verification.

Need Guidance Selecting The Right Service?

Tell us about your environment and primary security concerns. We will provide an honest assessment of what requires testing — and let you know if a smaller scope fits your current needs better.