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Red Team

What is it?

A Red Team is a group that simulates attacks on a system to find weaknesses.


Tech Understandability: Intermediate


Simple One-Sentence Definition

Red Teams test security by acting like attackers.


Analogy or Comparison

Think of a Red Team like a practice opponent in a sport, helping you get better.


Why it matters?

Red Teams help organizations improve their security and protect against real threats.


Fun Fact

The term comes from military exercises where one team plays the adversary.


Related Terms

Blue Team: A Blue Team defends against attacks and improves security.

Penetration Testing: Penetration testing is when experts try to breach a system to find vulnerabilities.

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