How To Get The Most Out Of Red Teaming

Security and risk (S&R) leaders use red team engagements to identify blind spots in their threat posture, gain an overall picture of their organization’s security posture, and assess its ability to respond to realized threats. Unlike penetration testing, red team engagements are based on specific threat scenarios and aren’t limited to check-box projects, vulnerability scans, or the boundaries of a prescribed scope. However, many red team reports end up gathering dust as security leaders struggle to fully realize the benefits of the activity. S&R leaders can use this report to turn red team outputs into actionable insights.