Red team: A team of individuals who simulate an adversary or attacker in order to test the security defenses of an organization. Red Teams are used in cybersecurity to identify weaknesses and vulnerabilities in an organization’s security posture. Examples of Red Team activities include penetration testing, social engineering attacks, and simulated cyber-attacks.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D4: Cloud Application Security | CISM D4: Incident Management | CISSP D7: Security Operations | Security+ D5: Security Program Management and Oversight | SSCP D4: Incident Response and Recovery
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