Cybersecurity Team Types Explained 
​Understanding the different team colors in cybersecurity helps clarify their roles in testing, defending, and improving security posture:

🔴 Red Team – Attack Simulation - Learn More
  • Simulates real-world attacks to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Tests physical security, network defenses, social engineering, and application weaknesses.
  • Goal: Reveal gaps in detection and response capabilities.
🔵 Blue Team – Defense & Monitoring - Learn More
  • Responsible for defending systems against threats.
  • Monitors networks, analyzes logs, and responds to incidents.
  • Goal: Detect, contain, and mitigate attacks.
🟣 Purple Team – Collaboration & Optimization - Learn More
  • Bridges the gap between Red and Blue teams.
  • Facilitates communication and knowledge sharing.
  • Goal: Improve detection and response by aligning offensive and defensive strategies.
🟢 Green Team – Secure Development - Learn More
  • Focuses on building secure systems from the ground up.
  • Works with developers to integrate security into the software development lifecycle (DevSecOps).
  • Goal: Prevent vulnerabilities before they exist.
🟡 Yellow Team – Compliance & Risk - Learn More
  • Ensures alignment with regulatory standards and risk management frameworks.
  • Often includes governance, legal, and audit professionals.
  • Goal: Maintain compliance and reduce organizational risk.
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🔴 Red Team Service: Adversarial Simulation & Threat Emulation

Purpose:
Proactively identify and exploit vulnerabilities before malicious actors do—using real-world tactics, techniques, and procedures to test your defenses and expose blind spots.
What We Deliver:
  • External & Internal Penetration Testing (One-Time or Annual Engagements): Simulate attacks on your network, applications, and infrastructure to uncover exploitable weaknesses.
  • Social Engineering Campaigns: Test human vulnerabilities through phishing, vishing, and physical intrusion attempts.
  • Red Team Exercises: Emulate sophisticated adversaries to assess your organization’s detection, response, and containment capabilities.
  • Physical Security Assessments: Evaluate facility access controls, surveillance, and physical breach potential.
  • Continuous Third-Party Threat Research: Stay ahead of evolving threats with ongoing intelligence gathering, vulnerability tracking, and exploit analysis tailored to your industry and technology stack.
Value:
This service delivers more than just a checklist of vulnerabilities—it provides a realistic, adversary-focused perspective on your security posture. With options for one-time or recurring engagements, and backed by continuous threat intelligence, we help you stay proactive, validate your defenses, and prioritize remediation efforts based on real-world risk.

🔵 Blue Team Service: Threat Detection & Incident Response​

Purpose:
Proactively defend your digital assets and respond to threats in real time with expert-led, around-the-clock monitoring, advanced threat detection, and coordinated incident response.
What We Deliver:
  • 24/7 Managed Detection & Response (MDR): Continuous monitoring and threat containment using Managed Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) platforms, backed by expert analysts.
  • Security Operations Center (SOC) Services: Real-time visibility into your environment with centralized log collection, correlation, and alerting.
  • SIEM Implementation & Log Analysis: Deploy and fine-tune Security Information and Event Management systems to detect anomalies and reduce false positives.
  • Threat Hunting & Malware Analysis: Proactively search for hidden threats and analyze malicious artifacts to prevent lateral movement and data exfiltration.
  • Incident Response & Breach Containment: Rapid response to security incidents, including forensic investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.
  • Law Enforcement Liaison: Coordinate with federal, state, and local authorities to report incidents, preserve evidence, and support investigations.
  • Crisis Management & Communication Support: Guidance on internal and external communications during security events to protect brand reputation and maintain stakeholder trust.
Value:
In an era of relentless cyber threats, your organization needs more than basic monitoring—it needs resilient, real-time defense. Our team of seasoned professionals delivers proactive protection, rapid response, and strategic coordination, including direct engagement with law enforcement when needed. The result: reduced dwell time, minimized impact, and enhanced organizational confidence.

🟣 Purple Team: Strategic Cybersecurity Enablement & Executive Advisory​

​Purpose:
Drive continuous security improvement by aligning offensive and defensive strategies through expert-led collaboration, while providing executive-level cybersecurity leadership tailored to your organization’s unique risk landscape.
What We Deliver:
  • Red/Blue Team Integration Workshops: Facilitate structured collaboration between offensive and defensive teams to identify blind spots and improve threat detection.
  • Detection Engineering & Alert Optimization: Tune and validate security controls to reduce noise and enhance signal fidelity.
  • Attack Simulation Feedback Loops: Translate real-world adversarial simulations into actionable defense improvements.
  • Security Maturity & Readiness Assessments: Evaluate your current posture and chart a roadmap for measurable progress.
  • Fractional CISO Services: Gain access to seasoned cybersecurity leadership—reporting directly to the CEO, free from internal politics, and grounded in real-world experience.
  • Board & Executive Briefings: Translate technical risk into business language for informed decision-making.
  • Regulatory Alignment & GRC Advisory: Navigate frameworks like NY DFS, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and the NJ Identity Theft Prevention Act with confidence.
  • Flexible Engagement Models: Onsite or virtual, local or global—from New York to San Francisco—with payment options including traditional invoicing, equity, or cryptocurrency.
Value:
High-stakes operations demand more than tools—they require objective, senior-level guidance. Our service empowers your teams, enhances your defenses, and ensures compliance--without the overhead of a full-time hire.

🟡 Yellow Team Service: Compliance, Governance & Risk Management (GRC)​

Purpose:
Ensure regulatory compliance, manage enterprise risk, and build a resilient security posture through expert-led governance, strategic oversight, and proactive risk mitigation.
What We Deliver:
  • Comprehensive Risk Assessments & Mitigation Planning: Identify, prioritize, and address organizational risks across people, processes, and technology.
  • Security Policy Development & Governance Frameworks: Design and implement policies aligned with industry best practices and regulatory mandates.
  • Regulatory Compliance & Audit Readiness: Prepare for and navigate audits for standards such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, NIST, NY DFS, and the NJ Identity Theft Prevention Act.
  • Third-Party & Vendor Risk Management: Evaluate and monitor the security posture of your supply chain and service providers to reduce exposure from external dependencies.
  • Tabletop Exercises & Crisis Simulations: Facilitate executive-level and cross-functional simulations to test incident response, business continuity, and decision-making under pressure.
  • AI & Emerging Tech Risk Assessments: Assess the security, ethical, and compliance implications of AI/ML systems and other emerging technologies.
  • Fractional CISO & Executive Advisory Services: Access seasoned cybersecurity leaders who report directly to the CEO or board, offering objective guidance free from internal bias.
  • Board & Stakeholder Engagement: Deliver clear, actionable insights to leadership, bridging the gap between technical risk and business impact.
  • Flexible Engagement Models: On-demand or retainer-based services, available virtually or onsite—from New York to San Francisco—with flexible payment options including equity and cryptocurrency.
Value:
In today’s high-stakes environment, organizations need more than compliance—they need strategic foresight and operational clarity. Our GRC & Risk Advisory service delivers trusted, executive-level expertise without the overhead of a full-time hire, helping you navigate complexity, reduce liability, and build lasting resilience.

🔐 Unified Cybersecurity Retainers for Proactive Protection​

​At Proactive Risk, we offer comprehensive retainer packages that combine our core services--ManageIT operations, MeasureRISK insights, CATScan continuous testing, and vCISO advisory—into a unified solution for proactive cybersecurity leadership.Our services are delivered through scalable retainer models, designed to meet the unique needs of your organization. Whether you're a startup, a growing mid-sized company, or a global enterprise, we tailor our approach to your size, risk profile, and operational complexity.

📦 Retainer Tiers (Scalable by Users/Assets) While we offer sample pricing for transparency, we believe every organization deserves a solution tailored to its specific needs. Let’s talk about what works best for you.
  • Tier 1: Agile Teams 
    Core defenses with essential monitoring, annual risk assessments, quarterly metrics, and monthly vCISO check-ins.
    Not-to-Exceed (NTE): $4,500/month
  • Tier 2: Growing Organizations 
    Advanced threat hunting, semi-annual modeling, monthly dashboards, quarterly scans, and bi-weekly vCISO reviews.
    NTE: $9,500/month
  • Tier 3: Critical Operations
    Full-scale support with SOC escalation, quarterly analyses, real-time metrics, monthly scans, and weekly vCISO engagements.
    NTE: $32,000/month

🤝 Let’s Build the Right Solution Together
We offer both comprehensive packages and modular services to fit your organization’s unique mission. Whether you're looking for full-spectrum protection or targeted support, our team is ready to help. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and receive a customized quote based on your specific needs, goals, and preferred payment model—including traditional invoicing, equity-based arrangements, or cryptocurrency.
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