Red Teaming

We go beyond technical testing to simulate real adversaries. How well does your organization detect and respond to an attack?

What is Red Teaming?

Red teaming is the most comprehensive and realistic type of security assessment. Unlike penetration testing which focuses on finding vulnerabilities, red teaming simulates an actual adversary attack to test your organization's ability to detect, respond to, and survive a breach. We act like real attackers—using whatever methods necessary (within scope) to achieve specific objectives and evaluate your entire security posture.

Red Teaming vs. Penetration Testing

While penetration testing identifies vulnerabilities, red teaming goes much further:

• Penetration Testing - Finds security weaknesses in specific systems and applications
• Red Teaming - Simulates a complete adversary attack to test detection and response capabilities
• Scope - Red teaming encompasses technical, social engineering, and physical attack vectors
• Objectives - Rather than just finding vulnerabilities, we work toward specific business-impacting goals
• Duration - Red team engagements are typically longer (weeks, not days)
• Focus - Emphasis on detection, response, and recovery—not just vulnerability discovery

What Red Teaming Covers

Our red teaming service evaluates your entire security posture through realistic attack simulations:

• Initial access testing - Phishing, social engineering, credential compromise
• Technical exploitation - Vulnerability exploitation and system compromise
• Persistence establishment - Installing backdoors and maintaining long-term access
• Lateral movement - Moving through your network toward high-value targets
• Privilege escalation - Escalating from user to administrative access
• Data exfiltration - Stealing sensitive data while avoiding detection
• Defense evasion - Bypassing firewalls, EDR, and other security controls
• Physical security testing - Badge cloning, tailgating, facility access
• Supply chain attack simulation - Testing third-party integrations and vendor access
• Detection and response testing - Evaluating your SOC and incident response capabilities

Red Teaming Methodology

We follow a structured approach that mirrors real-world attack patterns:

• Reconnaissance - Gather intelligence about your organization (public and internal)
• Initial Compromise - Gain entry through phishing, credential theft, or exploitation
• Persistence - Establish mechanisms to maintain access if discovered
• Privilege Escalation - Elevate access to more sensitive systems
• Lateral Movement - Move across your network toward objectives
• Objective Achievement - Accomplish defined goals (steal data, access systems, disrupt operations)
• Detection Testing - Determine what your monitoring systems detected
• Response Testing - Evaluate your incident response capabilities
• Reporting - Comprehensive documentation of attack chain and security gaps

Red Teaming Deliverables

Upon completion of your red team engagement, you'll receive:

• Comprehensive after-action report with detailed attack narrative
• Timeline of all attacker activities and system access
• Detection gaps and blindspots in your monitoring
• Incident response assessment and improvement recommendations
• Evidence of data access and exfiltration attempts
• Remediation roadmap prioritized by business impact
• Executive briefing for leadership and the board
• Recommendations for improving detection and response capabilities
• Training findings for your security team

Why Red Teaming Matters

Red teaming is essential for organizations serious about security:

• Tests real-world capabilities - Not just vulnerability scanning, but actual attack simulation
• Evaluates your team - Assess your SOC, incident responders, and security team effectiveness
• Identifies detection gaps - Find what your monitoring systems miss
• Tests response procedures - Verify your incident response plan actually works under pressure
• Demonstrates business impact - Show executives what attackers could actually achieve
• Improves security culture - Organizations learn from red team attacks
• Meets compliance needs - Some regulations and insurance requirements call for red teaming
• Prioritizes security investments - Focus budget on real risks, not theoretical ones

Red Teaming Engagement Types

We offer different red teaming approaches based on your goals:

• Full-scope red team - Unlimited objectives, any methods, extended engagement (4+ weeks)
• Focused red team - Specific objectives (e.g., "access data in HR system"), defined scope
• Detection-focused red team - Emphasis on testing your monitoring and SOC capabilities
• Response-focused red team - Evaluate your incident response team under realistic attack
• Supply chain red team - Test security of third-party access and integrations

Red Teaming Timeline

Red team engagements vary based on scope and objectives:

• Focused red team (specific objectives) - 2-3 weeks
• Standard red team (multiple objectives, full-scope) - 3-4 weeks
• Extended red team (long-term persistence, comprehensive) - 4-6 weeks or longer
• Report and debrief - 1-2 weeks after testing completion

Timeline can be adjusted based on your organizational requirements and objectives.

What You'll Need to Provide

To conduct a successful red team engagement, provide:

• Clear objectives - What do you want the red team to achieve?
• Rules of engagement - What's in scope, what's not, what's off-limits
• Organizational boundaries - Which systems are critical and shouldn't be impacted
• Point of contact - Primary contact for coordination and questions
• Scope definition - Departments, systems, and networks to be tested
• Notification procedures - How/when to notify leadership during engagement
• Access to facilities - If physical testing is in scope

Red Teaming Pricing

Red teaming engagements are customized based on scope, duration, and objectives. Pricing typically ranges from:

• Focused red team (2-3 weeks, specific objectives) - Starting at $15,000
• Standard red team (3-4 weeks, full-scope) - Starting at $28,750
• Extended red team (4+ weeks, comprehensive) - Custom pricing

All pricing includes comprehensive engagement, detailed report, executive briefing, and recommendations. We'll provide a detailed proposal after discussing your specific needs and objectives.

When You Need Red Teaming

Consider red teaming if:

• You've completed penetration tests but want realistic attack simulation
• You want to test your security team's detection and response capabilities
• You're preparing for a major security initiative or reorganization
• You want to demonstrate security gaps to executive leadership
• You need to meet compliance or insurance requirements for realistic testing
• You're concerned about advanced persistent threats (APT) targeting your industry
• You want to evaluate your incident response procedures under real pressure
• You're planning significant security investments and want to prioritize effectively