Red Team Cyber Attack Simulation

Penetration testing shows you where vulnerabilities exist. Red teaming shows what an attacker could do with them. QinetiQ’s Red Team Cyber Attack Simulation emulates determined adversaries using real-world tactics — OSINT, spear-phishing, covert network implants, lateral movement, privilege escalation and exfiltration — to stress-test technology, people, processes and decision-making under fire.

Our adversary-simulation style prioritises achieving mission objectives quickly, rather than mimicking stealth or attacker identity — exposing the real impact and response gaps that matter. This objective-driven approach challenges the conventional penetration-testing paradigm by proving end-to-end attack paths rather than simply cataloguing vulnerabilities.

Building on two decades of expertise in penetration testing, threat intelligence and adversary simulation, we replicate advanced attack scenarios appropriate for high-assurance environments. Findings are delivered as board-ready, actionable intelligence that strengthens detection, response and business decision-making.

• Authentic adversary behaviour — OSINT, spear-phishing campaigns and covert implants
• Full kill-chain testing — from initial compromise through lateral movement to exfiltration
• Detection and response evaluation — how fast can your SOC and responders act?
• Board-ready reporting — intelligence that drives strategic improvements, not just a list of issues
• A safe, controlled exercise environment coordinated with your team

Know what a real attack would look like — and prove you can withstand it.

QinetiQ threat actors share real-world insights from advanced attack simulations — turning breaches into lessons that strengthen resilience.

• Red Teaming War Stories
  Three true breach scenarios from QinetiQ engagements, with actionable lessons for customers.
• Full-Spectrum Advanced Attack Simulation
  See how our teams replicate real adversaries to test people, processes and technology.

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