Summary

Building upon the attacker insights gained in Chapter 4, this chapter translated that knowledge into action via practical frameworks. We began by crafting a data-driven organizational risk profile, utilizing techniques such as adversarial simulation to identify weaknesses. This informs risk prioritization based on the attacker’s perspective, ensuring focused mitigation efforts. After that, we delved into setting up a successful security organization, exploring the key factors that enable red and blue teams to experience optimal collaboration. Finally, to bridge theory and practice, we walked through a hypothetical scenario showcasing real-world application of the concepts covered. The tools and frameworks introduced in this chapter will augment the ability to identify the unique threat landscape for your organization and aid in building a robust layered security strategy.

In the next chapter, we will progress a step further by meticulously examining prevalent attack...