Simulate real attacks. Prove your defences. Stay ahead.

Why Traditional Security Fails

Ransomware groups now operate like legitimate global enterprises—with affiliate programs, dedicated support teams, and billion-dollar revenue goals. Yet most organisations still rely on outdated defences that fail under real-world pressure.

Annual penetration tests typically miss the adaptive tactics used by attackers. Backup systems, once considered a last line of defence, are now prime targets—compromised in 96% of successful ransomware attacks. Human error continues to be a major vulnerability, contributing to 68% of breaches. Meanwhile, average recovery costs have surged, especially in the retail sector, where they now exceed $5.7 million.

Perhaps most alarming, 80% of organisations that paid a ransom were attacked again within two years. The message is clear: traditional, checklist-based security no longer holds up against modern, financially motivated ransomware operations.

You need proof that your defences hold—before attackers find out they don’t.

Full-Spectrum Ransomware Simulations

We replicate the exact tactics used by modern ransomware groups like Akira and LockBit 3.0, including:

  1. Initial Access
  2. Lateral Movement
  3. Impact Phase

Intertek Added Value

Traditional Testing Intertek Resilience Testing
Risk scores & theory Live-attack simulation evidence
Generic CVSS ratings Industry-specific threat tactics
Annual reports Ongoing threat model updates
Control testing only Full kill-chain validation

Certified Expertise:

  • NCSC CHECK (Green Team)
  • CREST STAR & ISO/IEC 27001:2022
  • Cyber Essentials Certified

“Intertek’s simulation exposed critical gaps we fixed before the Black Friday attacks.” — CISO, Top 5 UK Retailer