Ransomware Simulation Services

A ransomware simulation is a controlled, real-world attack exercise that emulates how modern ransomware operators compromise systems, move laterally, and force critical decisions, without encrypting real data or disrupting production. It tests your people, processes, and technology under realistic pressure.

No. Tabletop exercises are discussion-based and theoretical.
A ransomware simulation is hands-on and adversary-driven, involving live detection, response actions, and executive decision-making. Tabletop exercises explain what should happen, simulations show what actually happens.

No. All ransomware simulations are:

• Carefully scoped and approved in advance

• Designed to avoid real encryption or destructive actions

• Executed with strict safety controls

The goal is realism without operational risk.

Very. Bluefire Redteam uses:

• Real-world ransomware tradecraft

• Current attacker techniques and behaviors

• Threat-informed attack paths relevant to your industry

This is not a generic scenario, it’s built to reflect how real attackers would target your organization today.

A successful ransomware simulation typically involves:

• SOC and Incident Response teams

• IT and infrastructure teams

• Security leadership (CISO, CIO)

• Executive leadership for decision-making

• Legal, compliance, and communications stakeholders

Ransomware is a business crisis, not just a technical one.

Most engagements include:

• Planning & scenario design

• A live simulation window (often 1–3 days)

• Post-exercise analysis and reporting

Exact timelines depend on scope, environment size, and objectives.

You receive an executive-ready after-action report that includes:

• A detailed ransomware attack timeline

• Detection and response gaps

• Decision-making breakdowns

• Tool and process effectiveness analysis

• Clear, prioritized remediation recommendations

Reports are designed for security leaders and boards, not just engineers.

Yes. Many organizations use ransomware simulations to:

• Demonstrate incident response readiness

• Support cyber insurance renewals

• Prepare for audits and regulatory scrutiny

• Provide board-level assurance

It shows due diligence backed by evidence, not assumptions.

At minimum, annually, or:

• After major infrastructure changes

• After new security tools are deployed

• When leadership or IR roles change

• Following real-world ransomware events in your industry

Threats evolve. Your readiness should too.

Traditional red teams focus on technical compromise.
Ransomware simulations focus on organizational survival.

They emphasize:

• Containment and recovery

• Human decision-making under stress

• Cross-team coordination

• Business impact, not just access gained

Many clients run ransomware simulations alongside red or purple team programs.

Start with a short scoping call. We’ll discuss:

• Your threat concerns

• Your current security maturity

• Desired outcomes from the simulation

From there, we design a ransomware simulation tailored to your organization, not a one-size-fits-all exercise.