Think Like an Adversary - Using the Red Team Mindset to Help Blue

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Presented at Securi-Tay 2025 by

Andy Gill

Understanding adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) can enhance both teams' capabilities, better protecting against sophisticated threats. Real-world examples and case studies will demonstrate how red team exercises aid blue teams in identifying vulnerabilities, testing incident response plans, and improving overall security posture. Attendees will gain insights into leveraging the red team mindset to think like an adversary, anticipate potential attack vectors, and proactively strengthen defenses. The talk will provide practical recommendations for fostering effective collaboration between red and blue teams, enabling them to work in harmony and maximize their collective expertise. By embracing this collaborative approach, organisations can stay ahead of the curve and better protect critical assets against ever-evolving cyber threats, leveraging the synergy between offensive and defensive security teams and their respective tools.