Red Team Security Services

More than typical penetration testing, Kroll’s Red Team security services utilize our frontline threat intelligence and the mindset of malicious threat actors to push a client’s data security controls to their limits.
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While we cannot predict when a client will be targeted by a cyberattack, an attack simulation – also known as a "red team" exercise – will give them a fuller understanding of their organization’s level of preparedness.

A red team exercise goes further than typical penetration testing, providing a more in-depth assessment of an organization’s detection and response capabilities against a simulated threat actor with defined objectives (e.g., data exfiltration). An organization with a mature vulnerability management program that includes regular pen testing may get additional benefits from our red team security services.

Kroll designs red team operations to exceed the limits of typical security testing, rigorously challenging the effectiveness of an organization’s data security controls, personnel and processes when detecting and responding to targeted cyberattacks. During testing, our experts evaluate an organization’s reaction to the simulated attack, helping them identify security risks and expose any hidden vulnerabilities. This allows our clients to better address and remediate gaps in their data security so they can allocate more resources toward future growth and investments.

Get the Full Picture with Red Team Testing

Actionable Red Team Reporting

Kroll’s red teaming approach gives our clients a clear, real-world perspective of their security posture to provide actionable strategies with cognizable benefits. Here is what an organization can expect to read in their read team report:

Executive Summary

A high-level overview tailored for executive and management teams highlighting the outcome of the assessment, exposed vulnerabilities, and strategic recommendations to resolve any identified problems or systemic concerns.

Play-by-Play of the Attack Simulation

A clear description of the steps taken to compromise the organization along with observations about their system’s strength.

Technical Feedback

In-depth technical information to help teams understand, replicate and address weaknesses described in the findings.

Expert Threat Assessment

A thorough evaluation of all security risks detected, including their degree of severity and potential impact.

Actionable Intelligence

Tactical and strategic observations and recommendations, including expert advice on how to address identified risks.

Mapping to Security Frameworks

Accurate identification and alignment with NIST, CIS, HITRUST, and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A “red team” is a term originally derived from military exercises for a group playing the part of the adversary. This requires that the red team members are highly skilled in offensive tactics that real world adversaries are likely to employ. Within a cybersecurity exercise, these adversarial tactics are used to penetrate your systems in order to provide a realistic assessment of the effectiveness of your defenses against real-world attacks.


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