Adversarial Simulation · APT Simulation · Purple Team

Red Team
exercises

Red Team activity is a source of information for corporate or government intelligence departments. The most realistic way to measure your defenses against an adversary is to subject yourself to their attack.

Acknowledgement
Target and attack surface intelligence
Execution
Adversarial simulation with real TTPs
Report
Findings, identified gaps, and recommendations
Service

What is a Red Team exercise?

A Red Team exercise is a controlled and realistic cyberattack simulation in which a group of offensive security experts (the Red Team) acts as a real-world adversary to test an organization's technology, processes, and personnel.

To this end, the Red Team represents a real threat, replicating their behavior, techniques, and tactics, and carries the cyber exercise objective through to the end: manipulating or exfiltrating information outside the organization, theft, denial of service, or fraud.

It uses tools not employed in conventional penetration tests, such as various types of malware, social engineering, or non-public exploits. Evading monitoring, maintaining discretion, and establishing persistence in compromised systems are essential premises during missions, which are conducted with hardly any imposed limitations, just as would occur in a real attack.

At the same time, the Red Team can collaborate, at various levels, with the organization's defensive or Blue Team for faster and more effective learning.

Know
Objectively and measurably identify the real risk an organization faces of suffering a specific cyberattack from a determined threat.
Eliminate
Limitations of traditional tests such as IT or vulnerability scans, which are time-bound and provide a snapshot of security only at the time of testing.
Faster learning
Red Team activity, sustained over time and synchronized with the Blue Team, allows for faster learning, increasingly effective detection, and improved response procedures.
Our services

How we work

01Planning and scope definition
Together with the client, we define the exercise objectives, scope, rules of engagement, and success criteria.
02Analysis and recognition
We study the threat profile to be simulated and perform reconnaissance tasks to identify potential attack vectors.
03Attack simulation
We execute controlled initial access, privilege escalation, and lateral movement techniques to evaluate the organization's defensive capabilities.
04Detection and response assessment
We measure the effectiveness of security tools and equipment to identify, contain, and manage malicious activity.
05Report and improvement plan
We are presenting an executive and technical report with findings, the identified potential impact, and prioritized recommendations to strengthen security.
06Results

Cyber exercises provide a clear view of an organization's level of resilience, allowing to:

  • Identify technical and organizational vulnerabilities.
  • Evaluate detection and response capabilities.
  • Measure the potential impact of a real attack.
  • Improve procedures, controls, and defense capabilities.
  • Strengthen preparedness against advanced threats.
Benefits

Main Benefits

  • Effectively improve cyberattack monitoring and detection capabilities.
  • Advance the capacity to respond to actual incidents.
  • Provide metrics and evidence for corporate risk analysis.
  • Conclude effective contingency plans for threats.
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Scope of service

What this service covers

Planning and scope

Definition with the client of the exercise objectives, scope, execution rules, and success criteria.

Analysis and recognition

Study of the threat profile to be simulated and reconnaissance to identify potential attack vectors.

Attack simulation

Controlled techniques for initial access, privilege escalation, and lateral movement, using malware, social engineering, or non-public exploits.

Detection and response

Measuring the effectiveness of security tools and equipment to identify, contain, and manage malicious activity.

Collaboration with the Blue Team

Faster and more effective learning for defense teams, with increasingly effective detection and better response procedures.

Report and improvement plan

Executive and technical report with findings, potential impact, and prioritized recommendations to strengthen security.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a Red Team and a penetration test?

A penetration test focuses on identifying technical vulnerabilities in specific systems. A Red Team exercise goes further: it simulates a real adversary with a specific goal, using any available technique (social engineering, physical access, phishing, malware) and evaluating not only the vulnerabilities but also the organization's detection and response capabilities.

What is a Purple Team exercise?

A Purple Team exercise is a collaborative approach where the Red Team and the Blue Team work together. The Red Team executes specific attack techniques, and the Blue Team adjusts its defenses in real time. The goal is to maximize learning and improve detection capabilities in an accelerated manner.

Does the Blue Team know that the exercise is being conducted?

It depends on the agreed-upon format. In a fully blind exercise, only management is aware of the exercise's existence. In a partially blind exercise, the Blue Team knows it will take place but is unaware of the details. In a Purple Team exercise, both teams collaborate openly.

How long does a Red Team exercise last?

The duration varies depending on the scope and objectives. A typical exercise can last between 4 and 12 weeks, including the discovery, execution, and documentation phases. The duration is agreed upon in advance based on the complexity of the organization and the objectives of the exercise.

What reference frameworks do you follow for the exercises?

Our Red Team exercises are based on recognized frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK for TTP cataloging, TIBER-EU for financial entities, and APT Simulation reference frameworks. We adapt the methodology to the specific requirements of each organization and sector.

Contact

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Ricardo Andrés Cárdenas
2 months ago

Working with Internet Security Auditors has been a highly satisfactory experience. Their guidance throughout the migration to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and the PCI DSS certification process has been fundamental in strengthening our ISMS.

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Andrés Mejía
3 months ago

Your team combines solid technical expertise with a great willingness for collaborative work, which has strengthened our security posture and regulatory compliance.

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Victoria Villarreal Palazón
4 months ago

They have been our indispensable partner for the implementation of GDPR requirements. I would highlight their availability to resolve questions and their ability to develop a legal framework with concrete and understandable actions.

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Miguel Acosta
5 months ago

The entire PCI DSS Attestation of Compliance process was extremely fast, efficient, and professional. We undoubtedly recommend their services to any company in need of cybersecurity solutions.

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Sergio Sainz de la Maza
6 months ago

We have been working with Internet Security Auditors for over 10 years due to their experience, commitment, and approachable nature. I recommend them without hesitation.

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