The Ultimate TPRM & Cyber Risk Glossary
When in doubt, use an acronym.
Whether you’re a seasoned healthcare CISO or you’re new to the industry and convinced people are just making up acronyms—this glossary has you covered. From standard industry frameworks to CORL-specific terms, it’s your Rosetta Stone for healthcare TPRM, cyber risk, and compliance.
Understanding Red Team / Blue Team Exercises
Red Team / Blue Team exercises are simulated cybersecurity attacks and defense exercises that allow organizations to evaluate their security posture and incident response capabilities. In these exercises, the Red Team acts as an adversary, attempting to breach the organization’s defenses, while the Blue Team works to detect, respond, and mitigate the simulated attack. These exercises are invaluable, as they provide realistic testing of both internal and third-party systems and processes.
Red Team / Blue Team exercises help organizations identify gaps in their defenses, improve response times, and enhance coordination between security teams. These exercises may also involve assessing the readiness of third-party vendors, ensuring that they can detect and respond to threats effectively. By conducting regular Red Team / Blue Team exercises, organizations can strengthen their security posture, enhance employee training, and reduce vulnerabilities across their entire network, including those managed by third parties.