Red Team vs Blue Team Exercise
A Red Team vs Blue Team exercise evaluates how well the people behind your organization are prepared for a cyberattack. Unlike traditional penetration tests, which focus on technical vulnerabilities, this type of test focuses on the human factor.
In this scenario, the Red Team acts as an offensive team simulating real-world attackers. Their methods may include intelligence gathering from the dark web (OSINT), fingerprinting, technical pentesting, social engineering, or even phishing.
The Blue Team, on the other hand, consists of your own employees, who are tasked with defending the organization against the simulated attack.
Simulating and Repelling Real Attacks
During the exercise, the Blue Team operates simultaneously with the Red Team. Under BSM’s supervision, they attempt to detect and counteract the simulated attacks. We take strict precautions beforehand—such as coordinating with internal teams—to avoid unintended consequences like triggering law enforcement involvement.
These exercises reveal whether your team is equipped to respond to cyber threats—or whether improvements are needed in specific areas.
We also assess Forensic Readiness:
Are tools and processes in place to detect attacks in real time or analyze them afterward?
Can your team draw correct conclusions from digital evidence?
At the end of the exercise, BSM delivers a comprehensive report summarizing the results, including clear recommendations for improvement.
Why Choose BSM?
BSM has over 15 years of experience conducting advanced penetration tests and security assessments. Our team is well-versed in the latest tactics used by cybercriminals and ethical hackers alike.
As a smaller, specialized firm, we prioritize direct and collaborative contact with our clients. We work closely with internal teams—developers, administrators, and management—to ensure the exercise is both effective and constructive.
After the test, we remain available to help interpret findings and implement solutions. In most cases, we can begin within just a few weeks.
BSM is officially licensed (POB 1104) by the Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security to conduct investigative work. All team members are screened and legally bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
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