Red Team

Red, Blue, and Purple Teams – What They Actually Mean, and How Lares Helped Build the Model Everyone Uses Today

Red, Blue, and Purple Teams – What They Actually Mean, and How Lares Helped Build the Model Everyone Uses Today 1200 630 Andrew Heller
Everyone uses the Red/Blue/Purple model—but most organizations only apply part of it. This post breaks down the real roles behind each function, how Lares helped build the model into what it is today, and how to apply it even if you don’t have formal teams. Whether you’re running full adversarial simulations or just starting structured testing, this is what effective security collaboration actually looks like. read more

Adapt or Get Compromised: What a Real Vishing Engagement Revealed

Adapt or Get Compromised: What a Real Vishing Engagement Revealed 1600 1067 Andrew Heller

Vishing isn’t theoretical. It’s happening every day, and most companies don’t even know they’ve been compromised.This post breaks down one of our real-world voice phishing simulations and what it revealed…

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Weaponizing the Human Element: Inside a Vishing Operator’s Playbook

Weaponizing the Human Element: Inside a Vishing Operator’s Playbook 1600 1067 Andrew Heller

This blog focuses on how vishing works and how we weaponize human behavior to get in.The Psychology Behind VishingEffective vishing exploits emotion and urgency. Every call is calibrated to:Create pressure…

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Why Vishing Still Works (And Why You're Not Ready)

Why Vishing Still Works (And Why You're Not Ready) 1600 1067 Andrew Heller

You’ve trained employees to spot phishing emails. You’ve rolled out MFA. Your endpoints are locked down. But none of that matters when an attacker calls your help desk and talks…

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Inside the Mind of a Lares Red Team: How OSINT Unlocks the Attack

Inside the Mind of a Lares Red Team: How OSINT Unlocks the Attack 1200 630 Jethro Inwald
Attackers don’t always need exploits—sometimes, they just need what your organization is already exposing. Before launching an attack, adversaries gather publicly available intelligence on employees, security tools, vendors, and internal processes to craft highly targeted phishing, vishing, and social engineering attacks. This blog explores how Organizational OSINT fuels real-world breaches and what security teams can do to reduce their exposure before it’s exploited. read more

The Key Differences Between Red Teaming and Penetration Testing

The Key Differences Between Red Teaming and Penetration Testing 1600 1257 Andrew Heller
Learn the key differences between Red Teaming and Penetration Testing, and discover which approach is right for your organization. read more

What Is Red Team Testing and Why Your Business Needs It in 2025

What Is Red Team Testing and Why Your Business Needs It in 2025 1600 1071 Andrew Heller
Discover how Red Team Testing prepares your organization for sophisticated cyber threats in 2025. Learn why this advanced cybersecurity strategy is essential for your business. read more

Cultivating a Culture of Security and Innovation through Red Teaming

Cultivating a Culture of Security and Innovation through Red Teaming 1600 1067 Andrew Hay
Red Teaming is more than a cybersecurity exercise; it’s a strategic tool that can significantly enhance an organization’s resilience, innovation, and strategic planning when integrated into the organizational culture and risk management framework. As executives, we champion this approach, fostering a culture that values continuous improvement, openness, and strategic foresight. read more

Navigating the Red Teaming Process: An Executive Guide to Effective Cybersecurity Practices

Navigating the Red Teaming Process: An Executive Guide to Effective Cybersecurity Practices 1600 1067 Andrew Hay
Red Teaming is an essential component of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. By meticulously planning, executing, and analyzing Red Team exercises, organizations can significantly enhance their preparedness for real-world cyber threats. As executives, our commitment to these practices protects our digital assets and reinforces our reputation as a secure and trustworthy business. read more

Executive Insight: Mastering Red Teaming for Enhanced Security

Executive Insight: Mastering Red Teaming for Enhanced Security 1600 1067 Andrew Hay
Understanding Red Teaming’s significance is vital for robust security in the evolving cybersecurity domain. It’s more than hacking; it encompasses penetration testing, physical security assessments, and adversarial simulations. This approach tests and enhances resilience against diverse threats, ensuring comprehensive organizational security. Executives must recognize its strategic importance for safeguarding assets. read more

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