Red Team Operations

Red Team Operations
for Real-World Threat Simulation.

Advanced adversary simulations that test your organization's detection and response capabilities against sophisticated, multi-vector attack scenarios. Uncover gaps in your defenses and incident response procedures.

What is Red Team Operations?

A sophisticated, multi-phased adversary simulation that tests your organization's ability to detect and respond to real threats.

Red team operations go beyond traditional penetration testing. We act as an external adversary—assuming the role of a sophisticated threat actor—to evaluate how well your organization detects and responds to real attacks. While penetration testing finds vulnerabilities, red teaming tests your entire security program: people, processes, detection capabilities, and incident response procedures.

Our red team engages in multi-week operations using techniques that mirror actual advanced persistent threats (APTs). We blend technical attack vectors with social engineering and physical testing to realistically simulate threats your organization might face. The goal is not just to breach your defenses, but to understand whether your team can detect and respond to an attacker operating inside your network.

Red Team vs. Penetration Testing

Aspect Penetration Testing Red Team Operations
Duration 1-3 weeks 4-12 weeks or ongoing
Goal Find exploitable vulnerabilities Evaluate detection & response
Scope Defined targets & systems Adaptive; testing full security program
Report Focus Vulnerabilities & remediation Detection gaps & response effectiveness
SOC Interaction Minimal (testing systems) Heavy (testing response team)
Cost $1,500 - $4,500 $5,000+ (custom quote)

What's Included in Red Team Operations

Social Engineering

  • Phishing & spear phishing campaigns
  • Pretexting & vishing calls
  • Credential harvesting
  • Physical mail attacks
  • Employee interaction testing

Physical Security Testing

  • Facility access attempts
  • Tailgating & badge cloning
  • Device & credential placement
  • Security perimeter assessment
  • Photography & documentation

Persistent Threat Simulation

  • Lateral movement & persistence
  • Command & control (C2) operations
  • Data exfiltration simulation
  • Evasion technique deployment
  • Long-term presence maintenance

Purple Team Exercises

  • Collaborative blue/red team sessions
  • Detection feedback loops
  • Real-time response evaluation
  • SOC team training & coaching
  • Tabletop incident response drills

Red Team Hallmark: Adaptive Attacks

Unlike penetration testing with defined scope, red team operations adapt based on what we discover. If we find a detection gap, we exploit it. If we detect active defense measures, we adjust. This mirrors real-world adversary behavior.

Red Team Operations Methodology

A structured framework that mirrors advanced threat actor tactics and techniques (ATT&CK framework).

01

Planning & Scoping

Define engagement rules, target profiles, and success metrics aligned with your detection capabilities.

02

Initial Access

Multi-phased approach combining social engineering, web exploitation, and supply chain attacks.

03

Persistence & Lateral Movement

Establish persistent access, move through network, and escalate privileges while evading detection.

04

Action & Monitoring

Execute adversary objectives while documenting detection events and response team actions.

05

Debrief & Reporting

Comprehensive report with findings, detection gaps, response effectiveness, and remediation recommendations.

Why Red Team Operations Matter for SMBs

Find Detection Gaps

Vulnerabilities are only a problem if attackers can exploit them. Red team ops show you what threats your SOC (or managed security provider) might miss.

Evaluate Incident Response

Test your incident response procedures against realistic attacks. Discover whether your team can detect, contain, and remediate threats quickly.

Train Your Security Team

Purple team exercises provide hands-on training for your SOC team, security engineers, and incident responders against real adversary techniques.

Validate Security Investments

Confirm that your SIEM, EDR, firewalls, and other tools are actually catching threats. Justify continued investment in security tools and talent.

Ready to Test Your
Detection Capabilities?

Red team operations are custom-scoped engagements. Let's discuss your organization's security posture and design a realistic adversary simulation.

Response Time

Within 24 hours

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