The article is devoted to a theoretical and applied examination of the synergetics of interaction between offensive (Red Team) and defensive (Blue Team) units in cybersecurity. The relevance of the topic is determined by the increasing complexity and frequency of cyberattacks, which necessitates abandoning fragmented, isolated defense practices in favor of integrated, proactive strategies. The scientific novelty lies in formulating a holistic model of the cyber resilience lifecycle based on continuous cooperative interaction between teams (Purple Teaming). The study revisits the classical roles and identifies the limitations of autonomous activities of the Red Team and Blue Team, examines existing options for their integration, and provides an analytical assessment of the advantages of a synergistic approach. Special emphasis is placed on designing a continuous feedback loop between offense and defense that ensures iterative improvement of protective mechanisms. The purpose of the research is to confirm that formalized coordination of offensive and defensive team actions is a decisive factor in enhancing an organization’s cyber resilience. To achieve this goal, methods of analysis and synthesis of the scientific literature, comparative analysis, and conceptual modeling are applied. Sources describing both theoretical foundations and practical frameworks for implementing Purple Teaming are examined. The conclusion formulates findings on the superiority of the integrated model and offers practical recommendations for its implementation. The material is intended for information security professionals, managers, and researchers in the field of cybersecurity.

Red Team, Blue Team, Purple Team, cybersecurity, synergy, cyber resilience, threat emulation, proactive defense, penetration testing, incident management

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