Go beyond vulnerability scanning — test whether your people, processes, and technology can stop a real attacker. HackLabs' adversary simulation exercises replicate advanced persistent threats using your organisation's actual threat model.
Talk to an ExpertTraditional penetration testing tells you whether vulnerabilities exist. Adversary simulation tells you whether your detection, containment, and eviction capabilities would actually stop a determined attacker. HackLabs combines intelligence-led planning, custom tooling, and multi-vector attack chains — including digital, physical, and social engineering — to deliver the most realistic measure of your organisation's true security posture.
We research the threat actors most likely to target your sector and geography, then design exercises using their documented tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
Adversary simulation combines all attack vectors — phishing, physical intrusion, network exploitation — into a cohesive multi-stage operation.
A primary objective is testing whether your security operations centre, EDR, SIEM, and detection controls identify our activity — and how quickly they respond.
Full-scope adversary simulation operations where HackLabs acts as a covert adversary — attempting to achieve defined objectives without being detected.
Collaborative exercises where offensive and defensive teams work together in real-time, testing detection controls and improving response playbooks.
Intelligence-led adversary simulation exercises aligned to the Council of Financial Regulators (CFR) framework and APRA CPS 234, designed for Australian financial institutions.
Starting from a defined foothold, we simulate the post-compromise techniques used by ransomware operators and nation-state actors in your environment.
We develop custom command-and-control infrastructure and implants to bypass your specific defensive tooling — ensuring a realistic assessment.
Post-exercise analysis mapping attacker actions against SIEM and EDR detections — identifying exactly where your detection coverage has gaps.
We define the engagement boundaries, objectives, and rules of engagement. Clear scope means focused testing and accurate results.
Senior consultants conduct both automated and manual testing, replicating real-world attack techniques against your environment.
Detailed technical findings with risk ratings, proof-of-concept evidence, and clear remediation guidance for both technical and executive audiences.
We stay engaged beyond the report. Our team answers remediation questions and offers a complimentary re-test on critical findings.
CREST-certified testers across all disciplines. Independently audited methodology you can trust.
Extensive track record across enterprise, government, and critical infrastructure sectors.
Founded by Chris Gatford — over two decades of offensive security experience at your service.
No graduates on client engagements. Every test is run by experienced, certified professionals.
Build your security baseline with penetration testing before escalating to adversary simulation.
Social engineering as a standalone service or integrated into adversary simulation.
Build and test your incident response plan alongside adversary simulation exercises.
Talk to a HackLabs specialist and get a tailored assessment proposal within one business day.
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