Could someone hack
your business right now?
A red team assessment answers that question. We hire ethical hackers to try to break into your company — the same way a criminal would. Then we show you exactly what they found and how to fix it.
No jargon. No 100-page reports full of technical terms. A clear answer: here's how they'd get in, here's what they'd take, and here's how to stop it.
What is a red team assessment?
Think of it like a fire drill — but for hacking. Instead of waiting for a real criminal to attack your business, you hire a team of certified security experts to try first. They use the same methods real hackers use: sending fake emails to your staff, looking for weaknesses in your website, trying to access your customer data or financial systems. The difference? When they find a way in, they write it down and help you fix it — instead of stealing your money or your data.
This is what companies like banks, BPOs, and fintechs in the Philippines are doing to protect themselves. According to IBM's 2025 report, businesses in Southeast Asia that tested their defences this way saved an average of $2.66 million when a real attack happened — because they'd already found and fixed the gaps.
Basic security check
Like checking if your doors are locked
A basic security scan checks your systems for known problems — outdated software, weak passwords, open doors. Useful, but it only tells you what's broken. Not what a criminal would actually do with it.
Red team assessment
Like hiring someone to try to rob you
A red team actually tries to break in — through your email, your staff, your website, your partners. They show you the full story: how they got in, what they could access, and how to stop it from happening for real.
Why Philippine businesses are getting red teamed
The numbers changed. Compliance checklists didn't keep up.
Cyber losses in Philippine banking, 2024
Across all BSP-supervised financial institutions. Phishing alone accounted for PHP 1.8 billion. Source: BusinessWorld / BSP
Philippine organisations breached in 2024
Over four in five Filipino organisations experienced at least one cybersecurity breach last year. Source: BusinessWorld / Fortinet
Certified cybersecurity experts in-country
With 80% working abroad. Philippine organisations cannot hire this expertise. They have to bring it in. Source: PhilStar / AIBP
Average breach cost in Southeast Asia
An all-time high. Financial sector breaches cost $5.57 million on average. Source: IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2025
Does a red team assessment meet Philippine compliance requirements?
Philippine regulators are tightening cybersecurity requirements across financial services, data processing, and critical infrastructure. BSP Circular 982 mandates defence-in-depth strategies and rigorous security testing for banks. The National Privacy Commission requires organisational and technical security measures under Republic Act 10173. DICT's National Cybersecurity Plan 2023-2028 extends cybersecurity protocols to both private and public digital infrastructure.
Red team assessment findings map directly to these frameworks. Our reports include compliance-specific sections for BSP Circular 982 and 1019, NPC security requirements, and ISO 27001 controls. For BPOs serving international clients, we map to SOC 2 Type II and PCI DSS as required.
Banks
BSP Circular 982, 1019, 1213
All Sectors
Data Privacy Act (RA 10173)
BPOs
SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001
How it works — step by step
The whole process takes about two weeks. Here's what happens.
We talk for 15 minutes
You tell us what you're worried about. Customer data? Financial systems? Employee email? We agree on what to test and how long it takes. This call is free.
We look at your business from the outside
Just like a real hacker would, we research your company: your website, your email systems, your staff on LinkedIn, your technology. We find what's visible to the world — and what shouldn't be.
We try to get in
We send realistic fake emails to your team. We test your login pages. We look for open doors in your systems. If someone on your staff clicks a link or shares a password, that goes in the report.
We see how far we can go
If we get in, we keep going — just like a real criminal would. Can we reach customer data? Financial records? Admin systems? The goal is to find out how bad it could really get.
We show you everything and help you fix it
You get a clear report: what we did, what we found, and a prioritised list of fixes. We walk through it with your team in person. If you need help with regulators (BSP, NPC), the report is written for them too.
Who needs a red team assessment in the Philippines?
Banks and Financial Institutions
BSP-supervised entities facing Circular 982, 1019, and 1213 requirements. Regional banks and thrift banks that cannot justify $40,000+ for security testing but need credible evidence of cyber resilience.
BPOs and IT-BES Providers
If your clients require SOC 2 Type II or ISO 27001, a red team assessment provides the strongest proof of security. Without it, you risk losing contracts to competitors in India or Vietnam.
Fintechs and Digital Payment Platforms
The Philippines has a 13.4% digital fraud rate, 148% above the global average. BSP Circular 1213 mandates phishing-resistant authentication. A red team tests whether your defences actually work.
Enterprises with Customer Data
Any organisation processing personal data under the Data Privacy Act. NPC penalties reach PHP 5 million in fines and up to 6 years imprisonment. A red team assessment is your most credible defence.
Common questions
What exactly is a red team assessment?
You hire a team of certified security experts to try to hack into your business — the same way a real criminal would. They test your email, your website, your systems, and even your staff. Then they give you a clear report showing what they found and how to fix it. Think of it as a fire drill for hacking.
How much does it cost?
Most red team firms charge $20,000 to $80,000. We start at $5,000 because we focus on one specific threat to your business instead of testing everything at once. Same certifications, same methods — right-sized for Philippine businesses.
Do I need this if I already have antivirus / a firewall?
Antivirus and firewalls are important, but they only catch known threats. A red team tests what happens when a real person — not a computer programme — targets your business specifically. Most of the time, the way in isn't through your firewall. It's through a staff member clicking a link, or a forgotten login page with a weak password.
Will this help with BSP or NPC compliance?
Yes. If your business is regulated by BSP (banks, fintech) or handles personal data under the Data Privacy Act, a red team report is one of the strongest pieces of evidence you can show to regulators. Our report is written so your compliance team can hand it directly to the auditor.
How long does it take?
About two weeks from our first call to you receiving the report. Your team doesn't need to do anything during the assessment — we handle everything.
Will it disrupt our business?
No. The whole point is to simulate a real attack without causing damage. We agree on rules upfront — what's in scope, what's off-limits. Nothing is deleted or broken. Your operations continue as normal.
Want to know if your business is vulnerable?
Talk to us for 15 minutes. We'll tell you what we'd look at first. Free, no pressure, no jargon.