What is Red Teaming?
Red Team Operations are advanced security assessments designed to test an organization's detection and response capabilities against sophisticated, real-world attacks. Unlike traditional penetration testing, red teaming takes a more holistic approach.
Our Red Team experts emulate the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by actual threat actors targeting your industry. We operate covertly, often over extended periods, to test not just your technical defenses, but also your people, processes, and security controls.
The goal is to identify and exploit security gaps before real attackers do, providing actionable insights to strengthen your overall security posture and incident response capabilities.
Adversary Emulation
We mimic the behaviors and techniques of specific threat actors known to target your industry.
Covert Operations
We operate stealthily to test your detection capabilities and response procedures.
Red Team vs. Penetration Testing
Penetration Testing
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Focuses on identifying as many vulnerabilities as possible
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Typically has a narrower scope with specific targets
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Shorter timeframe (days to weeks)
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Often conducted with partial knowledge of the target systems
Red Team Operations
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Goal-oriented approach focused on accessing specific assets
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Broader scope testing physical, technical, and human aspects
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Extended engagement (weeks to months)
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Typically conducted with zero or minimal knowledge of the target
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Tests incident detection and response processes in addition to security controls
Our Red Team Services
Comprehensive red team operations designed to test and improve your organization's security defenses.
Targeted Attack Simulation
Simulation of sophisticated attacks targeting your crown jewel assets, testing your detection and response capabilities.
Key Components:
- Tailored attack scenarios based on your threat profile
- Multi-stage campaigns using real-world attack techniques
- Detailed post-operation analysis and recommendations
Physical Security Testing
Covert assessment of your physical security controls, including access controls, surveillance systems, and staff awareness.
Key Components:
- Social engineering attempts to gain physical access
- Assessment of physical security controls and procedures
- Tailored recommendations for improvement
Endpoint Security Assessment
Testing of endpoint defenses against malware, ransomware, and targeted attacks to identify security gaps.
Key Components:
- Custom malware development and deployment
- Testing of endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions
- Assessment of endpoint security policies and configurations
Application Attack Simulation
Sophisticated attacks against your critical applications to identify and exploit security weaknesses.
Key Components:
- Custom exploit development for identified vulnerabilities
- Business logic flaw identification and exploitation
- Application-specific attack chains
Purple Team Exercises
Collaborative exercises where red team attacks are conducted with blue team awareness for immediate feedback and learning.
Key Components:
- Real-time collaboration between attackers and defenders
- Immediate feedback on detection and response effectiveness
- Hands-on training for your security team
Threat Intelligence-Based Testing
Red team operations using the TTPs of specific threat actors known to target your industry.
Key Components:
- Emulation of industry-specific threat actors
- Intelligence-led attack scenarios
- Evaluation of defenses against likely attack methods
Our Red Team Process
A structured approach to challenging and improving your security posture.
Planning & Intelligence Gathering
We work with you to define objectives, scope, and constraints for the engagement, then gather intelligence on your organization to prepare for the operation.
Initial Access & Foothold
Our team attempts to gain initial access to your environment using techniques such as social engineering, exploiting external vulnerabilities, or physical access.
Persistence & Lateral Movement
Once inside, we establish persistence and attempt to move laterally through your network, escalating privileges and evading detection.
Data Collection & Exfiltration
We identify and attempt to access sensitive assets, then test data exfiltration methods to determine if your controls can detect and prevent unauthorized data movement.
Analysis & Reporting
Our team documents all findings, providing a detailed report of successful attack paths, security gaps, and strategic recommendations for improvement.
Remediation Support
We assist your team in addressing the identified vulnerabilities and security gaps, and can conduct follow-up testing to verify remediation effectiveness.
Why Choose Nexyra for Red Team Operations
Elite Red Team Operators
Our team consists of former military and intelligence cyber operators, ethical hackers, and security researchers with extensive experience in offensive security.
Advanced Adversary Emulation
We continuously research and incorporate the latest tactics, techniques, and procedures used by nation-state actors and sophisticated cybercriminal groups.
Realistic Attack Scenarios
Our operations closely mimic real-world threats, providing a true test of your security defenses against the most relevant adversaries to your organization.
Actionable Results
We provide detailed, practical recommendations prioritized by risk level to help your organization address identified security gaps effectively.