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Adversary simulation

Exercises that test people, process and detection as well as technology: objective-led red teaming, controlled social engineering and on-site physical intrusion testing.

  • Red team, assumed breach, social and physical
  • Rules of engagement first
  • Detection measured
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  • Rules firstObjectives and limits in writing
  • Detection measuredWhat was seen, and when
  • People and processNot only technology
  • Physical, if agreedUnder a signed authorisation letter

Assessments in this area

Frequently asked questions

Is a red team right for us?

If you have monitoring and want to know whether it works, yes. If not, an internal test or an assumed breach assessment usually comes first.

Can phishing be the starting point of a red team?

Yes, where agreed in writing.

How each engagement runs
Engagement timelineSix engagement steps left to right: scope, kick-off, testing, reporting, walkthrough and retest, each with an icon and a short description. 01ScopeAgree targets, rulesand dates02Kick-offConfirm access,contacts and timing03TestingManual testing withregular updates04ReportingFindings withevidence and fixes05WalkthroughGo through resultswith your team06RetestCheck that fixeswork
Engagement timelineThe same six engagement steps stacked top to bottom, each with an icon and a short description. 01ScopeAgree targets, rules and dates02Kick-offConfirm access, contacts and timing03TestingManual testing with regular updates04ReportingFindings with evidence and fixes05WalkthroughGo through results with your team06RetestCheck that fixes work
Case study

Red team assumed-breach engagement

Anonymised assumed-breach red team pattern: multi-surface objectives, detection gaps and board-ready narrative without TTP dumps.

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How we work
  • Rules of engagement first
  • Detection measured
  • Scoped before any active work

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