IOC Simulator works seamlessly across Windows enterprise environments and supports execution on hardened OS builds, mirror images, and lab networks. We prioritize broad compatibility to deliver stable, reliable performance across different OS configurations, with native macOS support rolling out in our Q2 2026 roadmap.

The platform allows organizations to execute predefined attack scenarios on designated mirror or lab endpoints and verify whether their SIEM, EDR, NDR, and related security tooling generate the expected telemetry and alerts. Simulations are fully controlled by the organization and are used to assess detection quality, operational readiness, and regression after changes.

All actions are executed only on explicitly registered agents, typically deployed on mirror or lab endpoints. The platform focuses on deterministic execution of simulated attacker behaviors rather than uncontrolled offensive activity, ensuring predictable results and safe operation.

Yes. Red Teams use IOC Simulator to model attacker behaviors in a safe and controlled manner, without introducing real malware or uncontrolled exploitation.

Typical Red Team use cases include:

• Building attack scenarios that represent specific techniques or stages of an attack chain.
• Simulating adversary behaviors to verify whether expected telemetry is generated.
• Reproducing known attack patterns to support Purple Team exercises.
• Validating that simulated actions are executed exactly as defined, enabling consistent test results.

IOC Simulator allows Red Teams to focus on attack logic and sequencing, rather than tool development or infrastructure setup.

Blue Teams use IOC Simulator to validate and improve detection and monitoring capabilities across their security stack.

Typical Blue Team use cases include:

• Testing SIEM and EDR detection rules against known attack techniques.
• Verifying that alerts are generated with the correct severity and context.
• Performing regression testing after rule changes, platform upgrades, or configuration updates.
• Identifying detection gaps or degraded signals in a controlled environment.

IOC Simulator provides Blue Teams with repeatable evidence of what was executed, helping correlate expected detections with actual system behavior.

Purple Teams use IOC Simulator as a shared execution platform that bridges Red and Blue Team activities.

Typical Purple Team use cases include:

• Running predefined scenarios agreed upon by both teams.
• Mapping scenarios to MITRE ATT&CK techniques to assess detection coverage.
• Iteratively improving detections based on observed results.
• Establishing repeatable testing workflows that reduce reliance on ad-hoc exercises.