Bluedog Red Teaming is a managed offensive security service that simulates real-world attacks against an organisation's people, processes, and technology to identify security weaknesses and improve overall security posture. The service is goal-driven, meaning the client and Bluedog agree on specific objectives before the engagement begins — such as obtaining a set number of confidential records or defacing a web page to demonstrate access. Attack parameters, rules of engagement, and timelines are also agreed upon upfront. The engagement follows a structured methodology: - **Reconnaissance:** Identifying and mapping all assets within the defined attack scope, including web applications, servers, workstations, and networks. - **Social Engineering:** Targeting specific individuals or roles to test whether staff can be manipulated into revealing sensitive information, conducted remotely or on-site. - **Phishing & Spear Phishing:** Simulating email-based attack vectors, including highly targeted spear phishing campaigns against specific individuals or roles. - **Automated & Manual Penetration Testing:** Identifying technical and software vulnerabilities across the network and assets. - **Vulnerability Exploitation:** Chaining multiple vulnerabilities together to simulate realistic attack paths, including privilege escalation and lateral movement. - **Access & Control:** Attempting to gain access to internal networks, escalate privileges, and take control of targeted assets without causing damage or downtime. At the conclusion of the exercise, Bluedog produces a detailed report for both management and technical staff, outlining findings, risks, and remediation recommendations. The Red Team leader is also available during the remediation phase to provide guidance.