Ransomware Simulation Services
Test Your Organization Against a Real Ransomware Attack – Before It’s Real
Trusted by global organisations for top-tier cybersecurity solutions!
What Is a Ransomware Simulation?
A ransomware simulation is a full-spectrum cyber attack exercise that safely emulates how modern ransomware groups operate, without impacting production systems or data.
We simulate:
Initial access and lateral movement
Privilege escalation and data staging
Ransomware execution decision points
Incident response, containment, and recovery workflows
Executive, legal, and communications decision-making
The goal is simple:
Find out what would actually happen if ransomware hit you tomorrow.
Why Traditional Tabletop Exercises Fall Short
Most organizations rely on:
High-level tabletop exercises
Assumed tool effectiveness
“On paper” incident response plans
But ransomware doesn’t respect assumptions.
Common failures we uncover during simulations:
Alerts no one is monitoring
IR plans no one can execute under stress
Confusion over shutdown vs. containment
Legal, PR, and leadership misalignment
Backup and recovery gaps discovered too late
A ransomware simulation reveals these failures before attackers do.
How Bluefire’s Ransomware Simulation Works
At Bluefire Redteam, we’ve built our reputation on real-world, advanced penetration testing. Here’s how we apply it to AI/LLM testing:
1. Threat-Informed Scenario Design
We design the simulation around:
Your industry threat landscape
Real ransomware TTPs observed in the wild
Your current security stack and architecture
No generic scenarios. No recycled slides.
2. Controlled Ransomware Attack Execution
Our red team safely simulates:
Initial compromise paths
Command-and-control behavior
Encryption decision points (no real encryption)
Data exfiltration simulation
All activity is fully controlled, logged, and approved in advance.
3. Live Incident Response & Leadership Engagement
Your teams respond in real time:
SOC & IR teams detect and contain
IT executes recovery actions
Executives make business decisions
Legal, compliance, and comms are tested
This is where the real value appears.
4. Executive-Ready After-Action Report
You receive:
A detailed ransomware attack timeline
Identified detection, response, and recovery gaps
Decision-making breakdowns
Clear, prioritized remediation guidance
Built for CISOs, CIOs, and Boards, not just technical teams.
Trusted by Customers — Recommended by Industry Leaders.
CISO, Microminder Cyber Security, UK
“Their willingness to cooperate in difficult and complex scenarios was impressive. The response times were excellent, and made what could have been a challenging project, a relatively smooth and successful engagement overall”
CEO, IT Consulting Company, ISRAEL
“What stood out most was their thoroughness and attention to detail during testing, along with clear, well-documented findings. Their ability to explain technical issues in a way that was easy to understand made the process much more efficient and valuable.”
IT Manager, Nobel Software Systems, INDIA
“The team delivered on time and communicated effectively via email, messaging apps, and virtual meetings. Their responsiveness and timely execution made them an ideal partner for the project.”
Bluefire Redteam's Ransomware Simulation
Ransomware attacks don’t fail because teams don’t care.
They fail because processes break, decisions stall, and gaps only appear under pressure.
Bluefire Redteam’s Ransomware Simulation service puts your organization through a realistic, controlled ransomware attack scenario—designed to expose how your people, tools, and processes actually perform when everything is on the line.
This is not a tabletop discussion.
This is a hands-on, adversary-driven simulation built to mirror modern ransomware operators.
Why Ransomware Simulation?
What You Learn From a Ransomware Simulation
By the end of the engagement, you will know:
Can we actually detect ransomware early?
How fast can we contain lateral movement?
Who makes the call to shut systems down?
Are backups truly recoverable under pressure?
Where would attackers succeed today?
This is insight you cannot get from scans, audits, or compliance checklists.
Who This Service Is For
Bluefire Redteam’s Ransomware Simulation is ideal for:
Mid-market & enterprise organizations
Regulated industries (finance, healthcare, critical infrastructure)
Security leaders preparing for board-level scrutiny
Teams that already run EDR, SIEM, and IR tools—but want proof they work
Organizations worried their IR plan hasn’t been tested under real conditions
If ransomware is on your risk register, this service is for you.
How This Fits Into Your Security Program
Many clients use ransomware simulations to:
Validate incident response readiness
Support cyber insurance renewals
Prepare for regulatory or board reviews
Improve SOC and IR team performance
Justify security investment with real evidence
It’s often paired with:
Incident Response retainer validation
Ransomware Simulation – Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a ransomware simulation?
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.
- Is this the same as a tabletop exercise?
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. - Will this impact production systems?
No. All ransomware simulations are:
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Carefully scoped and approved in advance
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Designed to avoid real encryption or destructive actions
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Executed with strict safety controls
The goal is realism without operational risk.
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- How realistic is the ransomware attack?
Very. Bluefire Redteam uses:
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Real-world ransomware tradecraft
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Current attacker techniques and behaviors
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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.
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- Who should participate in the simulation?
A successful ransomware simulation typically involves:
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SOC and Incident Response teams
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IT and infrastructure teams
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Security leadership (CISO, CIO)
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Executive leadership for decision-making
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Legal, compliance, and communications stakeholders
Ransomware is a business crisis, not just a technical one.
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- How long does a ransomware simulation take?
Most engagements include:
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Planning & scenario design
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A live simulation window (often 1–3 days)
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Post-exercise analysis and reporting
Exact timelines depend on scope, environment size, and objectives.
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- What deliverables do we receive?
You receive an executive-ready after-action report that includes:
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A detailed ransomware attack timeline
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Detection and response gaps
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Decision-making breakdowns
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Tool and process effectiveness analysis
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Clear, prioritized remediation recommendations
Reports are designed for security leaders and boards, not just engineers.
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- Can this help with cyber insurance or regulatory requirements?
Yes. Many organizations use ransomware simulations to:
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Demonstrate incident response readiness
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Support cyber insurance renewals
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Prepare for audits and regulatory scrutiny
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Provide board-level assurance
It shows due diligence backed by evidence, not assumptions.
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- How often should we run a ransomware simulation?
At minimum, annually, or:
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After major infrastructure changes
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After new security tools are deployed
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When leadership or IR roles change
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Following real-world ransomware events in your industry
Threats evolve. Your readiness should too.
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- How is this different from a standard red team engagement?
Traditional red teams focus on technical compromise.
Ransomware simulations focus on organizational survival.They emphasize:
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Containment and recovery
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Human decision-making under stress
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Cross-team coordination
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Business impact, not just access gained
Many clients run ransomware simulations alongside red or purple team programs.
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- How do we get started?
Start with a short scoping call. We’ll discuss:
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Your threat concerns
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Your current security maturity
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Desired outcomes from the simulation
From there, we design a ransomware simulation tailored to your organization, not a one-size-fits-all exercise.
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