Advanced Adversary Emulation (APT Simulation)
We simulate the TTPs of real-world Advanced Persistent Threats to validate your detection and response capabilities. Our operators develop real malware, evade your EDR/XDR, build custom C2 infrastructure, and move laterally through your network — exactly like a state-sponsored threat actor would.
Attack Capabilities
Engagement Methodology
Intelligence Gathering
OSINT, passive reconnaissance, and initial foothold planning. We profile your organization the way a real APT would before launching an operation.
Initial Access
Phishing campaigns, supply chain vectors, exposed services exploitation. We use realistic attack vectors to gain initial foothold in your environment.
Persistence & Escalation
Deploying custom implants, escalating privileges to Domain Admin, and establishing persistent access across the network.
Lateral Movement & Objectives
Moving through the network undetected to reach critical assets: domain controllers, financial systems, intellectual property, PII databases.
Purple Team Debrief
Joint debrief with your Blue Team. We walk through every step of the kill chain, identify detection gaps, and help calibrate your SIEM rules and response playbooks.
Frameworks & Methodologies
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between a pentest and APT emulation?+
A pentest finds vulnerabilities. APT emulation tests your entire defensive stack — people, processes, and technology — against realistic multi-stage attacks. We act like a real threat actor over days or weeks, not just scanning for CVEs.
Will this disrupt our production environment?+
We operate with strict rules of engagement and work within agreed-upon risk appetites. All activities are coordinated with your designated point of contact. We have abort procedures if anything risks impacting production.
Do you develop custom malware?+
Yes. We develop bespoke malware specifically for your engagement — custom loaders, implants, and C2 profiles designed to evade your specific EDR/XDR stack. Nothing off-the-shelf.
Can you test our SOC/Blue Team without them knowing?+
Yes. We support fully blind engagements where only senior leadership is aware. This provides the most realistic assessment of your detection and response capabilities.
Can your defenses stop a real attack?
Automated tools give you a false sense of security. Test your Blue Team against operators who think and act like your most advanced adversaries.