A penetration test checks for known vulnerabilities. Red Teaming simulates an advanced attacker over weeks or months, with complete freedom of approach, just like a real adversary. That is how you truly know how well your defences hold up.
Both are valuable, but for different purposes
| Characteristic | Penetration test | Red Teaming |
|---|---|---|
| Goal | Find vulnerabilities | Test detection & response |
| Scope | Defined system / application | No fixed scope, fully open |
| Duration | Days to weeks | Weeks to months |
| Approach | Systematically all vulnerabilities | Realistic attack chain (TTPs) |
| Blue team | Knows a test is taking place | Does not know a test is taking place |
| Result | List of vulnerabilities + recommendations | Attack chain + detection gaps + improvement points |
| Suitable for | Periodic check, audits, compliance | Higher security maturity, realistic test |
Based on MITRE ATT&CK and the TIBER-EU framework
OSINT, social engineering research, technical reconnaissance of the attack surface. Everything a real attacker would also do, completely passive and invisible.
Gaining initial access via phishing, vulnerable systems or physical infiltration. The least expected attack vector is exactly what we focus on.
Once inside: privilege escalation, lateral movement across the network, establishing persistence. How far can we get? Do we reach the crown jewels?
The full attack chain is documented. An executive summary for management, a technical report for IT, a purple team session with the blue team for knowledge transfer.
Certified attackers, realistic scenarios, Dutch context
Our specialists are certified (OSCP, CRTO, CEH) and work as attackers every day. No students, just real experienced professionals.
We work on the basis of the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Attack techniques are documented and traceable, so your results are comparable over time.
After the exercise we bring the Red and Blue Team together in a purple team session. Direct knowledge transfer: how did we move, and how could you have detected it?
Red Teaming is explicitly mentioned in NIS2 and DORA requirements for testing detection and response. Our final report is usable as audit evidence.
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