Red teaming
Red teaming is a good way to paint a realistic picture of your company's security. We act just like real attackers would. Traditional penetration testing, but also phishing, social engineering and other methods can be used.
What is Red Teaming?
Red Teaming is a realistic simulation of targeted attacks. We behave like an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT): We gather information, search for entry points, combine vulnerabilities, and work our way through systems and processes - always with a clear goal in mind.
Unlike classic penetration tests, Red Teaming is not limited to individual applications. People, processes, and technology are tested holistically: Phishing campaigns, social engineering, technical exploitation, internal pivoting paths, or physical tests are part of it, as well as threat intelligence and darknet research.
We align with MITRE ATT&CK and APT playbooks to credibly represent attack scenarios.
Alerts, escalations, and incident response plans of your SOC/MDR are tested realistically.
Individual weaknesses - from shadow IT to password reuse - are linked into real attack paths.
You can find comprehensive basics also in the glossary: What is Red Teaming?
How Much Does Red Teaming Cost for Businesses?
Red Teaming is an individual project. Scope, attack vectors, and duration determine the effort - and thus the budget. We plan realistic goals with you and define what should be tested: exclusively external paths, social engineering campaigns, physical on-site scenarios, or a combination.
- Scope & Attack Surface How many locations, applications, user roles, or physical targets are authorized? More channels mean broader tests and longer durations.
- TTPs & Depth Pure remote scenarios differ from campaigns with social engineering, darknet research, or internal pivoting steps.
- Engagement Duration Short engagements last a few weeks, comprehensive campaigns run for several months with continuous monitoring and check-ins.
Entry-level scenarios start in the low five-figure range. Typical engagements with multiple vectors, phases, and a dedicated Red Team over three months are around 30,000 euros. Larger campaigns that include pivoting in the internal network, physical tests, or purple team sessions quickly move into the six-figure range.
We deliver a fixed-price offer with clear goal definition, communication plan, and optional retests - so you can budget with confidence.
Activities
Our Red Teaming experience spans various industries and sectors
Aviation
As an external Red Team, we were allowed to attack one of the largest aviation companies.
Universities
At a British research institute, we discovered external and internal threats.
Automotive Manufacturers
For a German manufacturer, we found dozens of security vulnerabilities.
IT Companies
We were able to detect a major PII leak at a Brazilian company.
Insurance Companies
We regularly assess the external IT security of potential policyholders.
Robotics
At regular intervals, we conduct penetration tests against a well-known robotics application.
Railway Companies
We were allowed to analyze the entire infrastructure of a foreign railway company.
SaaS Providers
SaaS providers are classic customers - the complexity of these applications makes regular penetration tests necessary.
Gaming
Gaming portals are also part of our customer portfolio.
Process of a Red Teaming Engagement
Kickoff
In the first meeting, we clarify the goals, scope, and methodology. Together, we define how far we as contractors may go and what information we receive from the client. We clarify which information is particularly important to the client - usually these are the things a potential attacker would also be interested in. An important topic here is often "phishing" - many clients don't want this to be tested - even though it is one of the most common methods to break into a company.
Execution of Attack Scenarios
Depending on requirements, we assemble a compact team of experts who typically work on the project for 2-6 months. We execute the tests and document our findings. We ensure that we achieve the goals while adhering to the methodology. If desired, the client is informed about progress at regular intervals - this usually happens weekly or monthly.
Security Measures Reporting
Depending on the agreement, there is a final report that outlines which methods we used successfully and what we were able to exfiltrate. In addition to the technical part, it also presents areas where the company did a good job and was able to detect our activities early.
Final Meeting
The final meeting is typically the project conclusion where we present the report and discuss the results. We provide recommendations on how the company's security can be improved.
Red teaming also includes:
Web Application Penetration Testing
A large part of the internet is based on websites and web applications.
API Penetration Testing
Modern websites and SPAs usually communicate with some kind of API.
Vulnerability Scanning
Fully automated vulnerability scanning for your IT infrastructure or application.
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Red Team: Complementary Services
Continuous Monitoring
Our eASM platform "Argos" monitors your external infrastructure around the clock - ideal for detecting new attack surfaces early after Red Teaming.
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Penetration Testing
Penetration tests deepen individual findings from Red Teaming and deliver verified vulnerabilities for DevOps teams.
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Darknet Intelligence
With Darknet Intelligence, we discover leaked credentials, botnet listings, or new attacker TTPs - a perfect complement for continuous defense.
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Experiences from real projects
„I've been really impressed with DSecured. The results they delivered exceeded our expectations. They found a wide range of IT problems and severe vulnerabilities and always communicated clearly. Working with them has been straightforward and reassuring.“
„The security of our customers’ data is our top priority. Thanks to DSecured, we were able to improve the resilience of our systems and realize how important the topic of "Shadow IT" is. The commitment of the team and their skills made the crucial difference for us.“
„DSecured was able to discover a surprising number of previously undetected security gaps in our infrastructure. The Argos platform as well as classic penetration testing were used for this. We really appreciated the honest advice on the subject of IT security and automation and would like to thank Mr. Strobel for this.“
„Mr. Strobel and his team regularly carry out penetration tests against our automation platform - and always find what they are looking for. The results are presented clearly and reproducibly. Communication has so far taken place via short channels, for example via Slack. We can definitely recommend DSecured.“
