Adversary Research
We study how attackers operate. Malware analysis, breach investigation, and TTP development inform the simulations and detections we build.
About Crimson7
Think like an attacker. Build for defenders.
Our research informs what we test. Validation shows what holds up. Engineering turns the findings into defenses teams can use.
Why we exist
Close the gap between findings and action
Attackers do not separate testing, detection, and response. We connect those disciplines through C7 Platform and specialist services, helping teams see where defenses hold, where they fail, and what to improve next.
What we do
Four disciplines. One way of working.
Research shapes the scenarios. Simulations test the defenses. Engineering and operations turn the result into a practical next step.
Threat Simulation
We replicate adversary behavior. Red team exercises, purple team programs, and continuous validation test your defenses against how threats actually work.
Detection Engineering
We build defensive capability. Detection rules, hunting queries, and response playbooks, delivered as code, validated against real attacks.
Security Operations Support
We extend your team. Managed services that integrate with your SOC, providing expertise without overwhelming your operations.
How we work
The principles behind the work
Defense requires offense
You can't protect what you don't understand. Our offensive research powers everything we deliver, making defenses stronger by understanding how they're broken.
Action beats awareness
Reports gather dust. Detection rules protect organizations. Every engagement produces operational output, code your team can deploy.
Continuous beats periodic
Threats evolve constantly. So should your validation. We built Purple Rain because year-round security partnership delivers better outcomes than annual testing.
People, not just tools
Automation amplifies expertise; it doesn't replace it. Our work combines senior human insight with intelligent tooling, the best of both.
The people
Meet the team behind the work
Researchers, engineers, operators, and leaders working across the platform and our services.
Nick Maeckelberghe
CEO
Damian Myles
CTO
Jeff Schiemann
Board Advisor
Kenneth Hansen
Director of Marketing
Joey Verleg
Director of Engineering
Adriaan Neijzen
Head of Professional Services
Jean-Georges Valle
Head of HEI & Compliance
Bryan De Houwer
Lead Researcher
Join Us
Want to Work With Us?
Let's discuss your security challenges and how our approach might help. Or if you're looking for a career in offensive security, explore our open positions.
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