VIPentest - Red Teaming | Attack Simulations

// CERTIFICATIONS

Our Team’s Certifications

What Is Red Teaming?

Red Teaming is an advanced form of security testing that goes far beyond traditional penetration testing. It is a realistic, multi-vector attack simulation conducted by experienced operators, aimed at evaluating the organization’s ability to detect, respond to, and repel advanced threats (APT — Advanced Persistent Threats).

265 days

average time to detect an attacker in the network

68%

of companies do not detect breaches on their own

Realistic APT Attack Simulation
Testing People, Processes, and Technology
Mapowanie do MITRE ATT&CK
Blue Team / SOC Maturity Assessment

// COMPARISON

Penetration Testing vs Red Team

Both services have their place in a security strategy. The key is understanding the differences and choosing the right approach.

Aspect

Pentest

⚔ Red Team

Operation Goal

Find as many vulnerabilities as possible

Achieve a specific business objective

Scope

Limited (e.g., 1 application)

Entire organization — people, processes, IT

Attack Vectors

Primarily technical

Multi-vector (tech + social + physical)

Blue Team Awareness

Usually informed

Unaware of the operation

Duration

1–3 weeks

4–12 weeks

Social engineering

Optional

✓ Integral part

Physical Testing

Usually not

✓ If in scope

Reporting

Vulnerability list + CVSS

Attack narrative + MITRE ATT&CK

Blue Team Assessment

✓ Key component

Recommended For

Any organization, regularly

Mature organizations with SOC

// RED TEAM SERVICES

What Our Operations Include

Comprehensive attack simulations tailored to your organization’s threat profile.

Full Red Team Engagement

A complete, multi-week operation simulating an advanced attacker (APT). Includes OSINT reconnaissance, C2 infrastructure setup, initial access, lateral movement, persistence, and data exfiltration — all mapped to MITRE ATT&CK.

Assumed Breach

A scenario simulation where the attacker has already gained initial network access. We focus on privilege escalation, lateral movement, Active Directory domain takeover, and critical data exfiltration — testing the depth of the organization’s defense.

Social Engineering

Advanced phishing campaigns, vishing (voice phishing), pretexting, and tailgating. We test employee security awareness in realistic scenarios — from spear-phishing to building relationships with targets.

Physical Security Testing

Physical security testing: unauthorized building entry attempts, access control bypass, RFID card cloning, connecting devices to the internal network (dropboxes), and security procedure verification.

Purple Team

Collaborative sessions with your Blue Team/SOC. The Red Team conducts attacks while the Blue Team learns to detect and block them in real time. An iterative approach that maximizes educational value and rapidly improves detection capabilities.

Custom C2 & Tooling

We use proprietary and customized Command & Control tools that bypass standard EDR/AV solutions. Our implants and infrastructure are built specifically for each operation, ensuring simulation realism.

// OPERATION STAGES

Red Team Operation Workflow

Every Red Team operation follows precisely planned phases that mirror a real APT attack cycle.

Planning & Rules of Engagement

We define operation objectives, scope, systems excluded from testing, communication channels, and escalation procedures. We establish Trusted Agents — individuals in the organization aware of the operation. We sign NDAs and agreements defining the legal framework.

Scope Definition RoE Legal Framework

Reconnaissance (OSINT & Recon)

We gather information about the organization from public sources: company structure, employees (LinkedIn), domains, subdomains, data leaks, technologies, external infrastructure. We build target profiles for further operation phases.

OSINT Passive Recon Active Recon Target Profiling

Weaponization & Delivery

We prepare attack infrastructure: C2 servers, domains with reputation, SSL certificates, custom payloads bypassing EDR. We design delivery vectors: spear-phishing, watering hole, USB drop, physical intrusion.

C2 Infrastructure Payload Development EDR Bypass

Initial Access & Execution

We gain the first foothold in the organization’s network. This may involve code execution through phishing, external service exploitation, VPN/RDP attack, physical device connection, or use of stolen credentials.

Spear-phishing Exploitation Credential Access

Post-Exploitation & Lateral Movement

We escalate privileges, harvest credentials, map the internal network, and move through the infrastructure toward critical assets. We establish persistence — permanent access points resistant to restarts and updates.

Privilege Escalation Lateral Movement Persistence AD Takeover

Objectives & Data Exfiltration

We execute agreed-upon operation objectives: administrative account takeover, customer database access, data exfiltration simulation, AD domain takeover. We document every step with timestamps and evidence.

Data Exfil Domain Admin Crown Jewels

Reporting & Debrief

We deliver a complete report: Attack Narrative (step by step), MITRE ATT&CK mapping, analysis of what was detected vs. not detected by Blue Team, prioritized strategic and tactical recommendations. We conduct a debrief with the SOC/Blue Team.

Attack Narrative MITRE Mapping Blue Team Debrief Executive Summary

// MITRE ATT&CK

MITRE ATT&CK Tactics

Our operations are mapped to the MITRE ATT&CK framework — the global standard for describing attacker techniques and tactics.

TA0043

Reconnaissance

Gathering information about the target before an attack

TA0042

Resource Development

Building attack infrastructure and tools

TA0001

Initial Access

Gaining initial network access

TA0002

Execution

Executing malicious code in the environment

TA0003

Persistence

Maintaining access despite restarts and changes

TA0004

Privilege Escalation

Gaining higher system privileges

TA0005

Defense Evasion

Evading detection by security systems

TA0006

Credential Access

Stealing credentials and access tokens

TA0007

Discovery

Mapping networks, systems, and users

TA0008

Lateral Movement

Moving between systems in the network

TA0009

Collection

Collecting critical data for exfiltration

TA0010

Exfiltration

Extracting data outside the organization

// FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions about Red Team operations.

How does Red Team differ from penetration testing?

Penetration testing focuses on detecting as many technical vulnerabilities as possible within a defined scope (e.g., a single web application, network segment). Red Team simulates a realistic, multi-vector APT attack — the goal is to achieve a specific business objective (e.g., AD domain takeover, customer data theft), while simultaneously testing people, processes, and technology. A key difference is also the assessment of the Blue Team/SOC’s ability to detect and respond to the attack.

How long does a Red Team operation last?

A typical Red Team operation lasts 4 to 12 weeks, depending on the scope and environment complexity. This includes the reconnaissance phase (OSINT), attack infrastructure preparation, active attack phases, and detailed report preparation with a Blue Team debrief. Shorter engagements (e.g., Assumed Breach) may last 2–4 weeks.

Can Red Team disrupt business operations?

Red Team operations are conducted in a controlled and professional manner. Before starting, we define detailed Rules of Engagement, specify critical systems excluded from testing, establish emergency communication channels, and emergency stop procedures. The goal is to test security, not cause business downtime.

Who in the organization should know about the Red Team operation?

Typically, only a limited group of people — known as Trusted Agents — are aware of the Red Team operation. Usually this is the CISO, CTO, or designated project sponsor. The rest of the organization, including the SOC/Blue Team, is not informed. This is critical for simulation realism — it allows for a genuine assessment of the organization’s detection and response capabilities against an advanced threat.

What will I receive after the Red Team operation?

You will receive a comprehensive report containing: an Executive Summary for management, a detailed step-by-step Attack Narrative with timestamps, full MITRE ATT&CK Framework mapping, analysis of detected vs. undetected Red Team actions, Blue Team/SOC maturity assessment, prioritized strategic and tactical recommendations, and a results presentation. Additionally, we conduct a debrief with the Blue Team, sharing knowledge about the techniques used.

Which organizations benefit most from Red Team?

Red Team is most valuable for organizations with mature security teams (SOC, Blue Team) that want to test their detection and response capabilities under realistic conditions. These typically include: financial institutions and banks, energy sector and critical infrastructure companies, large corporations with internal SOCs, organizations subject to DORA, NIS2, or TIBER-EU regulations, and technology companies protecting intellectual property. If an organization does not yet have a mature Blue Team, we recommend starting with regular penetration testing.

Find Out If Your Organization
Is Ready for a Real Attack

Contact us to discuss a Red Team operation scope tailored to your organization’s threat profile. Our certified Red Team operators will help plan a realistic simulation.

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