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Adversary Simulation

A cybersecurity testing method where ethical hackers mimic real-world attacks to assess security defenses.

Understanding Adversary Simulation


Adversary simulation, also known as red teaming or threat emulation, provides organizations with realistic assessments of their security defenses by replicating actual attack scenarios. This approach goes beyond traditional penetration testing by incorporating sophisticated attack chains and adversary behaviors.

Types of Simulations


1. Red Team Exercises

  • Full-scope security assessments

  • Stealth-based operations

  • Multiple attack vectors

  • Extended engagement periods

2. Purple Team Exercises

  • Collaborative defense validation

  • Real-time feedback loops

  • Defense mechanism testing

  • Knowledge transfer focus

Common Techniques


1. Initial Access

  • Social engineering campaigns

  • Phishing simulations

  • Physical security testing

  • Web application attacks

2. Lateral Movement

  • Credential harvesting

  • Network enumeration

  • Privilege escalation

  • Domain compromise

3. Command and Control

  • Covert communication channels

  • Custom C2 frameworks

  • Data exfiltration methods

  • Persistence mechanisms

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