Software for Adversary Simulations and Red Team Operations

In 2022, geopolitical unrest and an expanding online attack surface contributed to the emergence of several themes across the cyber landscape. Infrastructures associated with opposing ideologies were highly targeted, with government agencies, supply chains, and IOT devices falling victim to high-profile campaigns. Cybercriminals launched increasingly advanced attacks on vulnerable entities, with DDoS, ransomware, and hacking for a cause all consistently making headlines.

Penetration testing and Red Teaming are two security assessment tools that have quickly gained traction in recent years, with professionals at all levels eager to jump onto the trend. However, to get real value out of these tools, you must first ensure your security program is mature enough to properly conduct one or both. But how do you figure out whether you’re ready for a pen test, a Red Team engagement, or a combination?

IT professionals like you know what you’re up against. The dynamics of today’s threat landscape require organizations to do more than just defend against cyber-attacks. While there will always be a need for defensive strategies and solutions, it is now essential for organizations to become more proactive and get ahead of threats to their critical assets.

Rapidly mature your vulnerability management program with this full-coverage security bundle. The Elite Bundle features a sophisticated vulnerability management solution, Fortra VM, a powerful penetration testing tool, Core Impact, an advanced adversary simulation software, Cobalt Strike. Individually, these tools provide unique ways to identify, exploit, and predict the impact of security weaknesses. Together, they provide a layered offensive security portfolio, maximizing intelligent insights and guidance for remediation that can keep you one step ahead of attackers.

Cyber criminals focus on the easiest targets, which often are federal agencies. A recent White House Executive Order on cybersecurity puts renewed focus squarely on securing federal network infrastructure. The order promotes, among other things, modernizing federal cybersecurity, improving detection of vulnerabilities and incidents, and moving toward a Zero Trust security model.