Red Team Penetration Testing
Test Your Organization's Security Defenses Against Advanced Threats
Professional adversarial security testing by certified ethical hackers.
Red team engagements simulate sophisticated, real-world cyberattacks to test your organization's overall security posture, detection capabilities, and incident response procedures. Our comprehensive approach goes beyond traditional penetration testing to test the effectiveness of your security team, EDR solutions, DLP systems, and other security controls while identifying multi-vector attack paths, social engineering vulnerabilities, and gaps in security awareness that could enable advanced persistent threats. While standard penetration tests focus on individual vulnerabilities, red teaming tests your entire security ecosystem under realistic attack scenarios.
Our experienced red team operators use advanced tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) aligned with the MITRE ATT&CK framework, providing you with an authentic assessment of how your organization would respond to a determined adversary. Our testing process maps TTPs to specific MITRE ATT&CK techniques, and our reports provide recommendations based on the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
With over a decade in business and thousands of clients served, we help organizations validate their security investments and discover critical gaps before real attackers exploit them.
What You Get
Red Team Assessment Report
A comprehensive report detailing attack paths and security gaps.
Attestation Letter
A letter describing the engagement, perfect for fulfilling client requirements.
Plus:
Direct Red Team Access
Work directly with your assigned security experts throughout the processProject Dashboard
Track and manage the project from our secure dashboardPurple Team Collaboration
Optional collaborative sessions with your blue team for knowledge transfer
What We Test For
Advanced Persistent Threat Simulation
Multi-stage attacks mimicking sophisticated threat actorsSocial Engineering Attacks
Phishing, vishing, and physical social engineering campaignsMulti-Vector Attack Paths
Complex attack chains combining multiple vulnerabilities and techniquesDetection and Response Testing
Evaluation of security monitoring and incident response capabilitiesPrivilege Escalation Chains
Advanced techniques for gaining elevated access across environmentsData Exfiltration Scenarios
Testing methods for stealing sensitive information undetectedPersistence and Stealth
Long-term access maintenance and evasion techniquesOrganizational Security Awareness
Human factor testing across multiple departments and roles
Our Red Team Testing Process
This process can vary depending on the project scope and objectives. Our typical process includes:
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Align on scope
We'll ask you a few simple questions about what needs to be tested and align with you on your objectives and timeline.
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Testing period
Your dedicated pentester will generally spend about one week searching for vulnerabilities and exposures.
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Report & remediation
We'll provide a detailed report on the issues we found and recommendations for remediation.
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Retest and validate
After issues are resolved, we'll retest to confirm that the issues are no longer present.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does red team penetration testing cost?
Red team penetration testing costs vary significantly based on the scope and planning phase requirements. This process can be structured as a purple team engagement, communicating and working directly with your blue team throughout the assessment.
Factors that affect pricing:
- Length of engagement (usually minimum 1 month)
- Engagement scope and complexity
- Number of attack vectors and MITRE ATT&CK techniques tested
- Purple team collaboration requirements
- Social engineering campaign requirements
- Multi-site testing requirements
We provide detailed quotes after comprehensive scoping that includes planning phase requirements, collaboration approach, and engagement duration.
How is red teaming different from traditional penetration testing?
Red team engagements provide a more comprehensive and realistic security assessment:
- Holistic Approach: Tests entire security ecosystem rather than individual components
- Advanced TTPs: Uses sophisticated techniques employed by real threat actors
- Detection Testing: Evaluates security monitoring and incident response capabilities
- Multi-Vector Attacks: Combines technical, physical, and social engineering approaches
Red teaming simulates advanced persistent threats while traditional penetration testing focuses on finding vulnerabilities.
What types of organizations benefit from red team testing?
Red team engagements are particularly valuable for organizations with:
- Mature security programs seeking validation
- High-value assets and sensitive data
- Established security operations centers (SOCs)
- Regulatory requirements for advanced security testing
- Previous penetration testing experience
- Board-level security oversight and reporting
Red teaming is ideal for organizations ready to test their defenses against sophisticated adversaries.
How long does a red team engagement take?
Red team engagement timeline depends on scope and objectives, with a minimum engagement of one month:
- Focused Engagements: 4-8 weeks for specific attack scenarios and limited scope
- Comprehensive Assessments: 8-12 weeks for full organizational testing with multiple TTPs
- Extended Campaigns: 12-16 weeks for advanced persistent threat simulation and purple team collaboration
We provide specific timelines during the scoping phase and coordinate with your team to ensure realistic simulation that aligns with MITRE ATT&CK framework testing objectives.
Do you coordinate with our blue team during testing?
We offer flexible coordination options based on your testing objectives:
- Full adversarial testing with no blue team notification
- Partial notification for safety and legal compliance
- Purple team exercises with collaborative knowledge sharing
- Post-engagement workshops and lessons learned sessions
During scoping, we'll discuss the appropriate level of coordination to meet your security validation goals.
Do you provide ongoing support after testing?
Yes, we provide comprehensive support throughout the remediation process:
- Direct access to your red team operators for questions
- Executive briefings and strategic security recommendations
- Guidance for security teams implementing defensive improvements
- Follow-up assessments to validate security enhancements
Our goal is not just to identify attack paths, but to help you build more resilient security defenses.
