Security teams need a practical way to test defenses against the tactics used by today’s most advanced threat actors. This playbook includes 11 real-world threat scenarios based on nation-state actors, ransomware groups, and cybercriminal organizations. Using Cobalt Strike, Outflank Security Tooling, and Core Impact, security teams can emulate the techniques adversaries use throughout the attack […]
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Industry Specific Adversary Insights Securing your business-critical assets and operations requires more than traditional protective measures; it requires seeing your organization the way an adversary does. This collection of offensive security use cases illustrates how organizations across critical sectors, like Government, Finance, and Healthcare, are doing exactly that. The industries differ, but there is a shared need […]
Securing your business-critical assets and operations requires more than traditional protective measures; it requires seeing your organization the way an adversary does. This collection of offensive security use cases illustrates how organizations across critical sectors, like Government, Finance, and Healthcare, are doing exactly that. The industries differ, but there is a shared need to test defenses, understand […]
Background A large insurance provider engaged in rapid technological advancement conducts a Red Team assessment to determine the security strength of their defenses against real-world attacks. The provider is swiftly undergoing increased AI adoption (e.g., for underwriting, claims automation, and fraud detection) while at the same time operating under evolving regulations. Red Teaming will reveal […]
Background A high-tech manufacturing firm commissions a red team engagement to proactively test its readiness against targeted attacks. The firm is active in industrial automation and advanced components, and relies on proprietary designs, digital manufacturing workflows, and legacy OT systems. It understands its vulnerability to compromises aimed at IP theft and production disruption, and it […]
Walk through a typical red team operation lifecycle, from initial access through post-operation cleanup. A disciplined red team lifecycle transforms offensive work from isolated engagements into strategic contributions. It allows red teamers to demonstrate not only technical capability, but also the ability to influence resilience, reduce risk, and drive meaningful change across the organization. Read […]
Background A government agency responsible for critical public services commissions a Red Team engagement to assess its cybersecurity resilience. The exercise simulates an advanced persistent threat (APT) attack, testing the agency’s ability to detect, respond to, and mitigate cyber threats targeting sensitive government data, public infrastructure, and national security. Phase 1: Initial Access Operations The […]
Background A large financial institution conducts an assumed breach exercise to test its cybersecurity resilience. The Red Team is tasked with simulating an advanced persistent threat (APT) attack, while the Blue Team monitors, detects, and mitigates threats in real-time. Phase 1: Initial Access Operations The Red Team conducts reconnaissance on the Financial Institution’s employees using […]
Background A regional hospital network conducts a Red Team engagement to evaluate its cybersecurity defenses. The exercise aims to simulate a sophisticated cyberattack targeting patient data, medical devices, and critical infrastructure, testing the hospital’s ability to detect, respond to, and recover from an intrusion. Phase 1: Initial Access Operations The Red Team begins by gathering […]