Adversary Simulation

Definitions

1. A controlled exercise that simulates attacker behavior to test detection, response, and resilience. It can overlap with adversary emulation, though simulation may be broader or more abstract depending on methodology.

   In plain English: A controlled exercise that simulates attacker actions to test defenses.

   Example: "The defenders used adversary simulation to verify whether EDR rules still caught lateral movement techniques."

Related Terms

• SAST
• DAST
• Attack Chain
• Attack Surface
• Attack Surface Management
• Attack Tree
• Black Box Testing
• Bug Bounty Program
• Cyber Kill Chain