Red Teaming

rɛd ˈtiːmɪŋ

Red teaming is a cybersecurity practice where a group of ethical hackers, known as the red team, simulates real-world attacks on an organization's systems, networks, and applications to identify vulnerabilities. The primary goal is to test the effectiveness of security measures and to improve the organization's overall security posture. Red teams use various techniques, including social engineering, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments, to mimic the tactics of malicious actors. Common use cases include assessing the security of IT infrastructure, evaluating incident response capabilities, and training security personnel to respond to threats effectively.