In the third installment of the CISO's guide to red teaming blog series, the focus is on how red teaming exercises extend beyond identifying technical vulnerabilities to uncover significant human and organizational issues within a company. Red teaming highlights that security is not just a technical challenge but also involves human behavior and process deficiencies, often revealing weaknesses such as susceptibility to phishing, inadequate incident response, and poor identity management. The exercises incorporate social engineering tactics to exploit human errors and test organizational processes, shedding light on cultural and procedural gaps that attackers can exploit. Through these simulations, companies can identify systemic issues in security protocols, enhance their organizational resilience, and foster an adaptive security culture. By treating the findings as opportunities for learning and improvement, organizations can refine their security posture and better prepare both their technology and personnel to prevent and respond to real threats effectively. The series will continue with industry-specific insights in upcoming posts.