simulation of a basic attack executed by an attacker of limited sophistication with minimal skill, typically using freely available automated attack tools

simulation of an opportunistic attack executed by a skilled attacker that does not spend an extensive amount of time executing highly sophisticated attacks, typically seeking easy targets using a mix of automated tools and manual exploitation.

simulation of a targeted attack executed by a skilled and patient attacker expending a significant effort trying to compromise a specific organisation’s systems (includes Credentialed and Uncredentialed Testing)

simulation of an advanced attack executed by a highly motivated, well- funded and sophisticated attacker, who will exhaust all options for compromise before relenting (includes Credentialed and Uncredentialed Testing)