The ins and outs of threat emulation

Traditional security testing often provides only a static snapshot of an organization's defenses, relying primarily on what-if scenarios and vulnerability scanners to identify potential weaknesses. While these methods offer some value, they often fail to simulate the dynamic and evolving tactics employed by real-world adversaries.

Threat emulation, on the other hand, takes a realistic approach to evaluating an organization's security posture. This advanced testing methodology goes beyond identifying vulnerabilities to evaluating the effectiveness of an organization's overall defense strategy. By emulating attacker behaviors, security teams can prioritize mitigation efforts, optimize resource allocation, and make more informed decisions about cybersecurity investments. In essence, threat emulation allows organizations to close the gap between their current security posture and the level of protection needed to thwart modern cyberattacks.

andres costis

Chapter leader of the adversary research team at AttackIQ.

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