Premium Issue: Blue, Red, Purple, Black Teams: A Cybersecurity Guide
Discover the roles of Blue, Red, Purple, and Black Teams in cybersecurity and level up your understanding of their responsibilities.
If you're new to cybersecurity or just looking to level up your understanding, you may have come across the terms Blue Team, Red Team, Purple Team, and Black Team. In this blog post, we'll break down the roles and responsibilities of each team, and why they matter in cybersecurity.
TL;DR — A Quick Summary
Blue Team: Defends a lot of digital infrastructure
Red Team: Simulates attacks to test defences
Purple Team: Collaborates between defence and offense
Black Team: Tests advanced threat detection and response