Collaborative approach combining red team attacks and blue team defence to improve security together.
Purple teaming combines red team (attack) and blue team (defence) activities in a collaborative exercise focused on improvement rather than competition. Instead of red teams operating covertly, purple team exercises share attack techniques with defenders in real time, enabling immediate feedback and learning. This approach maximises the value of testing by ensuring findings translate into improved defences. Purple teaming is particularly effective for improving detection capabilities and training defenders against specific techniques.
Why It Matters
The DSC Perspective:
Purple teaming maximises learning from security exercises. Rather than red teams 'winning' by remaining undetected, purple teaming ensures every attack technique tested improves defensive capabilities.