Purple Team vs Pentest: Which Does Your Org Need First?

Anthony.Sojo@sevnx.com (Anthony Sojo) — Tue, 19 May 2026 20:45:42 GMT

Purple Team vs Pentest: Which Does Your Org Need First?

Purple team exercises are one of the most effective ways to test whether your security investments actually work — not in theory, but against real adversarial behavior. By bringing offensive (red) and defensive (blue) teams together in a single collaborative engagement, you get immediate, actionable feedback on detection, response, and prevention. But not every organization is ready for one. In the short video below, we walk through the criteria for determining purple team readiness — and what to do if you’re not quite there yet.

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Purple Team vs Pentest: Which Does Your Org Need First?

Purple Team vs Pentest: Which Does Your Org Need First?