Offensive Security
We simulate real attacks so your team can sharpen its defences
Multi-vector adversary campaigns: social engineering, technical exploitation, physical access. We test people, processes, and technology simultaneously.
Last updated: April 2026
Red Teaming is a SEQRED service covering advanced attack simulation targeting people, processes, and technology.
Offensive Security
Vulnerability assessments identify technical gaps. Penetration tests exploit them to measure risk. But neither answers the strategic question: can your organisation - people, processes, and technology together - detect and stop an advanced, multi-stage attack? Red Teaming starts from the adversary's motivations and capabilities, considers all attack paths, and validates your defences under conditions that closely mirror reality.
Scope
Social engineering campaigns (spear phishing, vishing, pretexting)
Technical exploitation - external and internal, including Active Directory
Physical access attempts to facilities and infrastructure
Testing Blue Team detection and response (SIEM, EDR, SOC)
Purple Team - joint analysis of detected and undetected attacks
Mapping techniques to MITRE ATT&CK
Process
Threat modelling
Together with the client, we identify key assets and the most likely threat scenarios.
Reconnaissance
We gather information about the organisation, employees, and infrastructure (OSINT, passive/active recon).
Attack campaign
A multi-week operation spanning multiple vectors. We operate like a real adversary, not a scanner.
Purple Team
Workshops with the Blue Team: we review each attack stage, what was detected, what was not, and why.
Strategic report
Recommendations for the board and technical team, mapped to MITRE ATT&CK.
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FAQ
What is the difference between vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and red teaming? +
Vulnerability assessment identifies and catalogues technical gaps. Penetration testing goes further - it exploits discovered vulnerabilities to measure real risk. Red Teaming starts from a hypothesis about the adversary's motivations and capabilities, then simulates the full attack cycle targeting people, processes, and technology simultaneously. It is the only approach that validates an organisation's ability to detect and stop an advanced attack.
Which organisations benefit most from red teaming? +
Red Teaming delivers the most value to organisations that already have basic security controls and a security team (SOC, Blue Team) - but need independent validation that these mechanisms work under the pressure of a real attack. We particularly recommend it for critical infrastructure operators, financial institutions, and organisations subject to DORA/TLPT regulations.
How long does a red team campaign take? +
A typical campaign lasts 4 to 8 weeks, depending on the organisation's complexity and agreed scenarios.
Will my SOC/Blue Team know about the tests? +
It depends on the model - we offer blind (Blue Team unaware) and informed (selected members aware) variants. Both end with a Purple Team session.
Do you test physical security as well? +
Yes - the scope can include building entry attempts, device planting (USB drop, rogue AP), and tailgating.
Which techniques do you map? +
Every technique used is described in MITRE ATT&CK notation - making it easier to compare against the client's detection capabilities.
How does SEQRED price its services? +
Pricing is based on an individual estimate of our consultants' time, considering the project scope and complexity. We present the offer broken down by phases - so you see exactly what you're paying for and can make decisions at each stage.
Can I speak with an expert before making a decision? +
Yes - an initial consultation is always welcome and free of charge. We help define the actual scope of your needs, which allows us to prepare a rational offer tailored to your organization.
What determines the cost of Red Teaming? +
Cost depends primarily on the number of attack scenarios, operation duration, and whether the project includes Purple Team workshops. Each simulation is designed individually.
We'll discuss scope, methodology, and timeline.
Free consultation, no strings attached.