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Offensive Security Teams
Cybersecurity Team Types Explained
Understanding the different team colors in cybersecurity helps clarify their roles in testing, defending, and improving security posture.
🔴 Red Team — Attack Simulation
- Simulates real-world attacks to identify vulnerabilities.
- Tests physical security, network defenses, social engineering, and application weaknesses.
- Goal: Reveal gaps in detection and response capabilities.
🔵 Blue Team — Attack Simulation
- Responsible for defending systems against threats.
- Monitors networks, analyzes logs, and responds to incidents.
- Goal: Detect, contain, and mitigate attacks.
🟣 Purple Team — Collaboration & Optimization
- Bridges the gap between Red and Blue teams.
- Facilitates communication and knowledge sharing.
- Goal: Improve detection and response by aligning offensive and defensive strategies.
🟢 Green Team — Secure Development
- Focuses on building secure systems from the ground up.
- Works with developers to integrate security into the software development lifecycle (DevSecOps).
- Goal: Prevent vulnerabilities before they exist.
🟡 Yellow Team — Compliance & Risk
- Ensures alignment with regulatory standards and risk management frameworks.
- Often includes governance, legal, and audit professionals.
- Goal: Maintain compliance and reduce organizational risk.
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