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A Red Team approach to cybersecurity is a method of assessing an organization's security by simulating an attack by an adversary. The goal is to identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by a real adversary, in order to correct them and strengthen the security of the organization.

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Why choose Red Teaming by Ziwit?

Ziwit Red Teams are made up of experienced and qualified professionals, who use the latest techniques and technologies to simulate attacks on their clients' systems and networks.

Recognized experience and expertise

Ziwit has extensive experience in the field of red teaming. Ziwit teams have successfully completed several dozen missions for clients in all sectors, including large companies, government organizations and SMEs.

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A pragmatic approach adapted to customer needs

Ziwit offers a pragmatic approach to red teaming, which is adapted to the specific needs of each client.

The teams work closely with their clients to understand their objectives and constraints, in order to offer them a red teaming solution that meets their needs.

For example, if an organization wants to focus on protecting its sensitive data, experts at Ziwit will be able to adapt their mission to focus on vulnerabilities that could allow an adversary to steal that data.

A proven methodology

The methodology used by Ziwit experts is proven, allowing vulnerabilities to be identified and corrected efficiently. Ziwit red teams follow a rigorous process which includes the following steps:

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Planning

Experts and auditors work with their clients to plan the red teaming mission, defining the objectives, scope and constraints of the mission.

This phase ensures that the red teaming mission is aligned with the organization's objectives and that it is achievable within the defined constraints.

Reconnaissance

Red teams conduct reconnaissance activities to collect information about their customers' systems and networks.

This phase allows you to understand the organization's systems and networks, in order to identify potential vulnerabilities.

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Exploitation

Ziwit experts use the information collected during the reconnaissance phase to exploit vulnerabilities in their clients' systems and networks.

This phase helps demonstrate how an adversary could exploit these vulnerabilities to compromise the organization's systems and networks.

Reporting

The red teams write a report which summarizes the results of the mission and offers recommendations to correct the identified vulnerabilities.

This report allows the organization to take the necessary measures to correct the identified vulnerabilities and improve its security posture.

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Examples of Red Team mission achievements by Ziwit

Red teaming mission carried out by Ziwit for a large company

Ziwit Red Teams successfully penetrated the company's network and gained access to sensitive information, such as customer and financial data.

They also managed to install malware on a company server, which disrupted operations for several days.

Red teaming mission carried out by Ziwit for a government organization

Ziwit Red Teams successfully sent fraudulent emails to employees of the organization, obtaining sensitive credentials from several of them.

They also managed to install malware on an organization's desktop computer, which could have been used to steal confidential information.

What is a Red Team approach?

The Red Team approach is a more comprehensive approach than traditional penetration testing, which focuses on identifying and exploiting specific vulnerabilities. Penetration testing can include techniques such as:

Social Engineering

The Social Engineering technique involves tricking users into disclosing sensitive information or clicking on malicious links.

Attackers can use fraudulent emails, phone calls, text messages, or social media posts to target employees.

Phishing

Phishing involves sending emails that appear to come from a legitimate source, such as a bank or government agency, in order to steal personal information.

Phishing emails may contain malicious links, infected attachments, or requests for sensitive information.

Malware

This technique involves infecting an organization's systems with malware that can steal data, encrypt files, or otherwise disrupt operations.

Attackers can distribute malware via malicious links, infected attachments, unauthorized downloads, or vulnerabilities in software.

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Red Teaming vs Pentest

Red teaming and pentesting are two methods of assessing the security of an organization. Their common goal is to identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by an adversary, in order to correct them and strengthen the security of the organization.

However, they have important differences in terms of objective, scope, techniques used, duration and cost.

Goals

The goal of red teaming is to identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by a real adversary, including technical vulnerabilities, human vulnerabilities, and organizational vulnerabilities. Red teaming aims to simulate an attack by a real adversary, using a variety of techniques, including social engineering, phishing, malware and zero-day attacks.

The goal of pentesting is to identify and exploit specific, usually technical, vulnerabilities. Pentesting is generally more limited in scope than red teaming, and it focuses on vulnerabilities that can be exploited by an adversary with a high level of technical skill.

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Techniques used

The techniques used by red teaming are more varied than those used by pentesting.

Red teaming can use a variety of techniques, including social engineering, phishing, malware, zero-day attacks, denial of service (DDoS) attacks, ransomware attacks, and physical infiltration attacks.

Pentesting is generally more limited in the techniques used, and it generally focuses on technical techniques.

Scope

The scope of red teaming is broader than that of pentesting.

Red teaming can be applied to all aspects of an organization's security, including systems, applications, networks, employees and processes.

Pentesting is generally more limited in its scope, and it typically focuses on one or more specific aspects of an organization's security.

Duration

The duration of a red teaming mission is generally longer than that of a pentest mission. A red teaming mission can last several weeks or months, while a pentest mission can last several days or weeks.

Cost

The cost of a red teaming mission is generally higher than that of a pentest mission. A red teaming mission requires greater resources, including more experienced red team teams and more sophisticated tools and technologies.

Différences Red Teaming Pentest
Goal Identify all security vulnerabilities, including technical, human and organizational Identify technical security vulnerabilities
Scope All aspects of organizational security One or more specific aspects of an organization's security
Techniques Varied, including social engineering, phishing, malware, zero-day attacks, etc. Techniques, including vulnerability analysis, fuzzing, etc.
Duration Long: several weeks/months Short: several days/weeks
Cost High Moderate
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The advantages of the Red Team approach

The Red Team approach offers several benefits to organizations, including:

A better understanding of the security risks facing the organization

By simulating an attack, the red team can identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by a real adversary.

This information can be used to improve the organization's security posture in several ways. Thus, it can help the organization to:

  • Identify vulnerabilities that are most critical and should be fixed as a priority.
  • Understand the techniques that adversaries use to exploit these vulnerabilities.
  • Identify areas where its security posture is weak.

An improvement in the organization's security posture

By identifying and fixing vulnerabilities, the organization can make its systems more difficult to attack. This can help:

  • Protect the organization’s sensitive data.
  • Prevent business interruptions.
  • Protect the reputation of the organization.

Increased employee awareness of security risks

By exposing employees to the techniques used by adversaries, the red team can help them better understand the risks and take steps to protect themselves. This can reduce the number of successful attacks by employees.

An improvement in the organization's ability to respond to security incidents

By simulating an attack, the red team can help the organization test its incident response procedures and identify areas for improvement. This allows you to respond more quickly and effectively to a real attack.

Examples of Red Team attacks

Red teaming can be used to test an organization's security in all aspects, including systems, applications, networks, employees and processes. Here are some examples of red teaming:

Network attacks

Red teaming can be used to test the security of an organization's network. Red teams can use social engineering, phishing, and malware techniques to penetrate the network and access sensitive data.

Application attacks

Red teaming can also be used to test the security of an organization's applications. Red teams can use social engineering and fuzzing techniques to identify vulnerabilities in applications.

Attacks on employees

Red teaming can also be used to test employee awareness of security risks. Red teams can send fraudulent emails or conduct awareness exercises to test employees' ability to identify attacks.

Process attacks

Red teaming can also be used to test the robustness of an organization's security processes. Red teams can simulate attacks on incident management, identity and access management, or vulnerability management processes.

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Red Team & Blue Team

The Blue Team and the Red Team are two teams essential to the IT security of a company. They have different goals and roles, but they work together to protect company IT systems from cyberattacks.

The Blue Team is responsible for detecting, preventing and responding to cyberattacks. It uses a variety of tools and techniques to monitor computer systems, identify suspicious activity, and contain attacks.

The Red Team is responsible for simulating attacks against the company. It uses the same techniques as cybercriminals to test company defenses and identify vulnerabilities.

Collaboration between the Blue Team and the Red Team is essential to improve a company's IT security. The Red Team's attacks help the Blue Team identify and fix weaknesses in its defenses, while the Blue Team's responses help the Red Team refine its attacking techniques.

Here are some examples of how the Blue Team and Red Team can work together:

  • The Red Team can provide the Blue Team with information on the latest attack techniques.
  • The Blue Team can provide the Red Team with information about the company's defenses.
  • Both teams can work together to develop incident response plans.

By working together, the Blue Team and Red Team can create a stronger defense against cyberattacks.

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