Red Team Assessment
for Banks
Red Team Assessment for Banks by Security Researchers With 150+ CVEs in SAP, IBM, Microsoft, CyberArk and more...
Red Team Assessment That Tests Your Defenses
Most security programs follow this pattern:
Controls look good on paper
Your SOC has detection rules
Network segmentation is documented and enforced
Everyone assumes the defenses work
We show you what breaks, how it breaks, and what customer data is exposed
We simulate attackers who've breached your perimeter and test if they can reach payment systems, manipulate SWIFT transactions, or access core banking. You see which attack paths work and if your defenses stop them.
Why Banks Choose AFINE for Red Team Assessment
We've conducted red team assessment on major European banks in production for 10 years. You get operators who know how adversaries move from initial compromise to core banking systems, and reports showing exactly which controls failed. From assumed breach positions, we test lateral movement to payment infrastructure and transaction processing.
Purple Team Mode Available
Most banking clients choose purple team collaboration during red team assessment. Your SOC sees our activity in real time. We explain what we're doing, what it looks like in logs and how detection should work.
You get both security validation and immediate SOC improvements. Your analysts learn what sophisticated attacks look like while they're happening.
Our Services
What We Cover in Red Team Assessment for Banks
Core Banking System Access
We test lateral movement from internet-facing systems to core banking infrastructure during red team assessment. Network segmentation effectiveness. Privilege escalation routes. Database access controls. We map attack paths from compromised workstations to payment systems and production databases.
Payment Infrastructure and SWIFT
We test attack paths to wire transfer authorization and SWIFT terminal access. Payment processing manipulation. Real-time payment rail security. Testing if your SOC detects unauthorized transactions before settlement.
Mobile and Online Banking
We simulate account takeover and session hijacking attacks. API abuse bypassing authorization. Payment flow manipulation. Testing if fraud detection stops sophisticated attacks on customer authentication and authorization.
Treasury and Back-Office Systems
We test access paths to financial reporting, reconciliation systems, and payment approval workflows. Testing if compromising these systems leads to unauthorized wire transfer capability.
SOC Detection and Response
We test if your SOC detects sophisticated attacks on banking infrastructure through red team assessment. Do SIEM rules fire on lateral movement to core systems? Does EDR catch credential dumping? Purple team mode provides real-time feedback on detection capabilities.
Third-Party Integration Security
We assess partner and vendor integration points. Authorization across external connections. Whether compromise at one integration provides access to core banking and whether monitoring covers third-party activity.
Insider Threat Simulation
We test what happens when legitimate access gets abused - privileged user accounts compromised, data exfiltrated from authorized systems, malicious activity from trusted accounts. Testing if your monitoring catches insider threats that look like normal behavior.
AI/ML Security Testing
We test AI systems banks deploy - prompt injection on customer service chatbots, model poisoning, API abuse on ML endpoints. Data extraction from model outputs. Testing if guardrails prevent unauthorized access to training data or manipulation of AI decision-making.
The Enterprise Security Software We Hacked
Our red team assessment operators discover vulnerabilities in the platforms financial institutions depend on. We exploit both known CVEs and the vulnerabilities nobody's documented yet.
Memory corruption in Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML) allows remote code execution via crafted web content
SQL injection in F5 BIG-IP AFM (Advanced Firewall Manager) allows database attacks on security appliance
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Weak password encryption in IBM i Access Client Solutions allows attackers to decrypt stored passwords and access connected systems
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The AFINE Adaptive Security Framework (AASF)
A framework developed from a decade of security assessments and continuously refined as attack methods evolve. Our methodology reflects current threat patterns and the practical security decisions organizations face as their attack surface expands.
Fix-It Roadmap
Remediation prioritized by exploitability in your environment. You get CVSS scores and attack chain documentation showing what adversaries would target first in your organization.
Testing Built for Your Infrastructure
Red team exercise methodology tailored to your operational technology environment, threat landscape, and safety requirements.
Dual-Track Reporting
Security engineers receive exploitation details and proof-of-concept code. Leadership receives business impact analysis covering operational risk, safety exposure, and regulatory compliance.
Immediate Risk Intelligence
Authorized stakeholders receive confidential briefings on critical findings during red team exercise. You see what we've compromised and potential operational impact as testing progresses.
Fix-It Roadmap
Remediation prioritized by exploitability in your environment. You get CVSS scores and attack chain documentation showing what adversaries would target first in your payment infrastructure.
Tailored Red Team Engagement
Red team security testing methodology tailored to your cloud-native architecture, API landscape, and regulatory requirements.
Dual-Track Reporting
Security engineers receive exploitation details and proof-of-concept code. Leadership receives business impact analysis covering operational risk, safety exposure, and regulatory compliance.
Immediate Risk Intelligence
Authorized stakeholders receive confidential briefings on critical findings during red team security testing. You see what we've compromised and potential business impact as testing progresses.
Fix-It Roadmap
Priority-ranked remediation based on exploitability in your specific environment - not just CVSS scores in isolation. We give you specific implementation guidance so your teams know exactly what to fix, how to approach it, and why it matters for your setup.
Security Engagement Designed for Your Organization
We build our approach around your specific architecture, threat landscape, and how your business actually operates.
Dual-Track Reporting
Your technical teams get the full exploitation details and working proof-of-concepts they need. Leadership gets business impact: regulatory exposure, operational risk, revenue implications. No one's stuck playing translator.
Immediate Risk Intelligence
Critical findings come to you within 48 hours. We don't bury them in a final report you'll see weeks later. Your teams can start fixing immediately.
We’re ready to deliver next-level security
Why Organizations Trust Us
AFINE moved from third-choice pentesting supplier to first-choice partner. They keep finding important, and in a few cases even critical issues in places where other pentesters have not found them.
AFINE has been our security testing partner since 2020, consistently delivering exceptional results. Their team identifies advanced vulnerabilities that significantly strengthen our security posture. Reports clearly explain risks with actionable detail for rapid remediation. They consistently meet our aggressive deadlines while maintaining flexibility. Highly recommended as a trusted cybersecurity partner.
I am super impressed. This is really thorough. You have uncovered vulnerabilities that our previous pentest failed to detect. Incredible work. Thank you very much!
We've partnered with AFINE for over 5 years, during which they've conducted dozens of security audits for BGK - including penetration tests, security analyses, abuse testing, and source code reviews. Their work consistently meets the highest standards, delivers on time, and provides excellent value. I highly recommend AFINE for their professionalism, flexibility, and collaborative approach.
The AFINE team performed application analysis and tests of IT environments for us. Provision of services - at the highest level. Information received and knowledge transferred - priceless. I recommend it with a clear conscience, although you have to be prepared for strong impressions.
AFINE delivered sharply prioritized, high-impact findings that allowed us to focus our security efforts exactly where they mattered most. There was no wasted time on low-risk noise - only clear, actionable issues with real business relevance. The engagement was efficient, communication was excellent, and the return on investment was immediately evident.
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