RED Team

RED Teaming: Simulation of realistic attack scenarios to improve IT security

RED Teaming focuses on identifying and exploiting security gaps in a company's IT infrastructure. This involves adopting the perspective of an attacker in order to simulate realistic attack scenarios and comprehensively assess the security situation. This offensive method is a central component of modern IT security strategies and complements the work of defenders such as the BLUE Teamwhich specializes in defending against such attacks.

RED Teaming methods and tools

Red teaming refers to a wide range of techniques and tools that are used to specifically uncover vulnerabilities in IT systems, business processes and physical security. In contrast to traditional penetration tests, which primarily identify technical gaps, a red team also relies on realistic simulations of cyber attacks. These include social engineering campaigns such as spear phishing, which specifically exploit human weaknesses and simulate attacks by real attackers. The aim of red teaming is to test a company's response and resilience to complex attack scenarios.

In addition to digital methods, the Red Team also tests physical security, for example by bypassing access controls, manipulating IT infrastructure or simulating attempted break-ins. Such offensive security strategies not only provide indications of obvious gaps, but also uncover deeper structural weaknesses that could jeopardize the security level of the entire organization in the long term. Through these practical tests, both the Blue Team for defense and the Purple Team gain valuable insights to improve cyber security in a targeted manner.

What is the difference to a classic pentest?

Our approach is modular. Depending on the respective modules, security gaps in the IT infrastructure are identified. In contrast to penetration tests, we don't just use automated tools, but instead our experts take an individualized approach to the conditions of the existing infrastructure.

Advantages of RED Teaming

Red Teaming offers companies an effective way to test and improve their IT security under real-life conditions. Through the targeted simulation of realistic cyber attacks, potential vulnerabilities in IT infrastructures, applications and business processes can be identified at an early stage and closed in a targeted manner. The Red Team uses a variety of techniques and procedures to identify security vulnerabilities - in the spirit of offensive security.

The use of Red Teaming not only enables the evaluation of existing security measures, but also contributes to the development of future-proof strategies to detect attacks at an early stage and respond to them efficiently. The close cooperation with the Blue Team - responsible for defense - also creates valuable synergies. This generates valuable insights that strengthen your organization's resilience in the long term. The difference between the Red Team and the Blue Team becomes an advantage: cyber security can be continuously improved through the interaction of both sides.

see also: Cyber Defense Center

Categorized according to the logic of the Unified Kill Chain

Cooperation with BLUE and PURPLE teams

In order to make optimal use of the results of the RED Teaming simulations and to derive concrete measures for your IT security, the RED Team and the BLUE team work closely together. The RED team, which takes the perspective of the attackers, uncovers vulnerabilities in your IT infrastructure, while the BLUE Team as the defender, reviews and further develops your security measures. This collaboration ensures that security gaps are not only identified but also effectively closed to better protect your company against real attacks.

A key role in this process is played by the PURPLE teamwhich acts as an interface between the offensive and defensive teams. It ensures that the findings from the attack simulations flow seamlessly into your defense strategies. RED Teaming thus combines offensive and defensive security approaches, allowing you to benefit from a comprehensive security strategy.

RED Team and BLUE Team working together: Realistic attacks, real defense

The close cooperation between your teams enables a continuous cycle of improvement. The RED Team uses realistic attack methods to uncover vulnerabilities in your infrastructure, which are then analyzed by the BLUE team analyzed and remedied. By using state-of-the-art tools and methods, such as penetration tests and social engineering simulations, your security measures are put to the test in a practical manner. This iterative approach strengthens the resilience of your IT security and optimally prepares your company for real attacks.

What does RED Teaming offer your company?

RED Teaming offers your company a comprehensive approach that combines offensive and defensive security methods. The close coordination between your RED Team, BLUE Team and PURPLE Team helps you to identify and eliminate security gaps at an early stage. This method ensures that your security measures are always up to date and can withstand realistic attack scenarios.

Transparent security reports for management and technical teams

We understand that reports are an essential part of our service provision. Our reports are therefore essentially divided into two areas:

1. Executive summary for management
2. Detailed findings for the technical team.

Of course, we not only provide you with the findings themselves, but also an assessment of the weakness and a recommendation on how you can rectify it.

Qualified inspection body within the meaning of the NISG

Fulfillment of necessary requirements, which are also validated accordingly by the BMI

• Experienced auditors
• Security-cleared auditors within the meaning of the Security Police Act (§ 55a para. 2 SPG)
• Taking own security precautions (e.g. ISO27001 certification)
• Use of suitable hacker tools
• Application of a suitable testing process
• Appointment by decision
• Companies with a head office and registered office in Austria