This simulation shows a typical path — from first reconnaissance to reaching the objective. Real engagements usually run over days to weeks, not minutes.
Simplified illustration of a realistic attack path. Actual duration, sequence, and vectors depend on the agreed scope.
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An exposed account, an unguarded door, one phishing email: each often rated 'medium' on its own. Only the chain — phishing, stolen credentials, physical access, lateral movement — reveals the real business impact, the same path a real attacker would take.
Module-based pentests are usually scheduled and known in advance. Red Teaming additionally tests whether your SOC or blue team notices a real, unannounced attack at all — and how fast they respond.
Modules systematically cover the breadth of your attack surface. Red Teaming pursues one defined objective using every realistically available means — exactly like a real, motivated attacker would.
| Aspect | Module-based pentest | Red teaming |
|---|---|---|
| Guiding question | Where are the vulnerabilities? | How far does an attacker get? |
| Scope | Single system / single vector | Entire organization, one defined objective |
| Awareness | Known and scheduled | Covert, usually only C-level informed |
| Tests detection & response | Not the focus | A core part of the engagement |
| Best suited for | Compliance evidence, annual cadence | Security maturity beyond compliance |
| Physical access | Only if booked separately | Included in the attack chain by default |
The two aren't mutually exclusive: most of our red team clients have already run module-based pentests with us or other providers and now want to know whether their detection actually holds up in a real incident.
Objective, boundaries, authorized contacts, and escalation paths are defined together — including a letter of authorization.
OSINT, footprinting, and planning of realistic attack paths — passive, without leaving traces.
Through phishing, vishing, or physical access, we establish an initial, persistent foothold.
Lateral movement up to the agreed objective — with complete, logged evidence of every step.
Full reconstruction of the attack chain, business impact assessment, and prioritized recommendations.
A joint debrief with your blue team — what was detected, what wasn't, and why.
The goal isn't simply 'getting in' — it's proving whether your organization detects and stops a real attack.
red team engagements delivered
vectors tested per engagement (human, physical, technical)
engagements with undetected access to the objective
physical pentests delivered, the foundation of our attack chains
Think like an Attacker, Act as a Partner
