Why Red vs. Blue Isn’t Enough Anymore
Traditional security models pit red teams (offense) against blue teams (defense). Red teams simulate real-world attacks. Blue teams defend and respond. The gap? They often work in silos. That disconnect means lost insights and missed chances to strengthen defenses.
Enter purple teaming — not a new team, but a new way to work. It’s the deliberate collaboration between red and blue teams to improve detection, response, and resilience in real-time.
Purple Teams: Working Smarter, Not Separately
In purple teaming, red teamers share their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) with blue teams. Blue teams, in turn, explain what defenses triggered, what alerts were missed, and how the response played out. This immediate feedback loop helps:
- Fine-tune detection systems
- Improve incident response workflows
- Prioritize fixes that matter
No more waiting for a post-mortem report. Purple teaming is live-fire collaboration.
Where Frameworks Like TIBER and TLPT Fit In
Security isn’t guesswork anymore. In regulated sectors like finance, structured frameworks help assess cyber resilience. TIBER (Threat Intelligence-Based Ethical Red Teaming) and TLPT (Threat-Led Penetration Testing) are two such models, designed to mimic the tactics of advanced threat actors.
TIBER-EU, for example, mandates realistic threat scenarios grounded in threat intelligence. The testing mimics actual adversaries, not hypothetical ones. TLPT does the same in financial ecosystems in Asia. The idea: simulate persistent attacks, involve both red and blue teams, and observe how the organization responds under pressure.
This isn’t just security testing. It’s battlefield training.
The Bengaluru Shift: Real-World Impact
Bengaluru’s tech ecosystem is evolving fast. From fintech startups to legacy banking systems, the attack surface has exploded. For local security teams, standard pentesting no longer cuts it. Boards want proof that defenses work not just in theory but against simulated real-world attacks.
That’s where purple teams aligned with frameworks like TIBER and TLPT are changing the game.
Shravas Technologies: Applying Purple Teaming in Practice
At Shravas Technologies Pvt Ltd, we don’t do checkbox security. We help Bengaluru’s enterprises adopt threat-led security testing that reflects actual attacker behavior. Whether you’re facing compliance mandates or preparing for a targeted campaign, our purple team approach integrates offense and defense seamlessly.
We tailor engagements using:
- Threat intelligence that maps to your industry’s real threats
- Red team operations based on advanced persistent threat (APT) playbooks
- Blue team support to harden detection and response from the inside out
Purple teaming isn’t an upsell. It’s a mindset. And it’s baked into every assessment we deliver.
What Organizations Gain
When red and blue teams collaborate, the benefits are immediate and measurable:
- Faster detection: Blue teams get to test and improve their systems against live adversary behavior.
- Smarter mitigation: Red team insights guide the prioritization of vulnerabilities that actually matter.
- Stronger documentation: Threat-led testing satisfies auditors with real evidence, not simulations.
- Tighter collaboration: IT, security, and leadership align on the same playbook.
For software testing teams in Bengaluru, especially those supporting financial institutions, edtech, or e-commerce platforms, purple teaming is no longer optional. It’s the only way to keep up.
Getting Started with Threat-Led Purple Testing
Adopting purple teaming under frameworks like TIBER and TLPT doesn’t mean rebuilding your entire security stack. It means aligning your efforts to:
- Real threats (not hypothetical risks)
- Collaborative workflows (not siloed teams)
- Continuous improvement (not annual check-ins)
Whether you’re part of a QA team pivoting to security, or a CISO looking to test incident response under fire, threat-led purple teaming offers clarity, control, and confidence.
Final Words
Cyber threats aren’t waiting. Neither should your security testing approach. If you’re in Bengaluru’s high-velocity software development scene, it’s time to evolve from red vs. blue to red plus blue. Purple teaming, grounded in threat-led frameworks like TIBER and TLPT, gives you the edge.
Shravas Technologies Pvt Ltd is ready to help your teams close the loop between offense and defense. Reach out at www.shravas.com and get a roadmap that actually works in the real world.