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Red Team Readiness Assessment

The Red Team Readiness Assessment is a guided self-assessment worksheet that helps security teams evaluate their preparedness, align stakeholders, and plan more effective Red Team engagements. Use it to define objectives, set scope, and establish the protocols needed for a successful simulation.

Plan Smarter. Test Better.

Download the Red Team Readiness Assessment Worksheet.

Ready to get more value out of your next Red Team engagement?

Start with the Red Team Readiness Assessment – a guided self-assessment designed to help security teams align stakeholders, define clear objectives, and prepare for impactful, business-relevant Red Team exercises.

This interactive worksheet serves as both a planning tool and a pre-engagement checklist, equipping your team to:

  1. Define your Red Team goals based on real business risk
  2. Identify crown-jewel assets, adversary profiles, and likely attack paths
  3. Determine scope, testing tactics, and simulation formats
  4. Align key stakeholders and set confidentiality protocols
  5. Establish rules of engagement and risk mitigation safeguards

Whether you’re planning your first Red Team or leveling up an existing program, this resource will help you evaluate your current readiness and create a strong foundation for success.


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