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What Is a Red Team?

In this video, you will learn about the Red Team – a team of ethical hackers who test a network’s security.

Red Teams are teams of ethical hackers who test a network’s security.

An organization can have an in-house team or contract a team to test their network’s security. This team is known as the Red Team, and they simulate real attacks on a network to see if they can bypass its security and gain access. Their attempts to hack the network expose how the network and its users respond to hacking attempts. Using this data, they can improve the security of the network by identifying vulnerabilities.

Reflect and share: Do you think it is advisable to have a team of hackers trying to break your network security during working hours? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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