Cybersecurity red teams are known for taking a more adversarial approach to security by pretending to be an enemy that’s attacking an organization’s IT systems. Let’s look at the tactics, strategies, and importance of red teams and the role they can play in enhancing the security of your backup system.
A cybersecurity red team acts as a group of ethical hackers who simulate infrastructure attacks to identify weaknesses and vulnerabilities that malicious actors could exploit. They go beyond the surface-level depth of most vulnerability assessments and automated penetration testing. By thinking and acting like attackers, red teams provide valuable insights into an organization’s security posture and help develop effective countermeasures. Here are some key aspects of their role.