Adversary Simulation Scenarios for Education & Research
The MITRE ATT&CK threat actors most relevant to Education & Research organizations include APT29, Kimsuky, APT41. This page ranks documented actors by how closely their known targeting and tooling match a Education & Research org, and shows which of each actor's techniques a TurboPentest pentest can exercise today. It is a relevance match, not a probability forecast.
Instead of a generic vulnerability checklist or a once-a-year manual red team, this is a focused, repeatable way to test the specific techniques the actors relevant to your industry actually use.
Methodology
Relevance is a match on your industry sector and technology stack against the MITRE ATT&CK v19.1 group graph (174 groups, 821 software families, 56 campaigns). It is computed deterministically from that data, with no language model in the request path. It is a relevance match, not threat-intelligence probability data: it tells you which documented actors and techniques are worth emulating for an org like yours, not a forecast that any specific group will act.
APT29 G0016
Relevance matchEducation & ResearchAlso known as IRON RITUAL, IRON HEMLOCK, NobleBaron, Dark Halo, NOBELIUM.
TurboPentest can autonomously exercise 7 of 119 of this actor's documented techniques today (6%). 27 are out of scope for automated testing (social engineering, denial of service, physical).
+75 coming soonmore unlock with our internal pentesting agent, currently in private beta.
These counts are computed from the vendored MITRE ATT&CK graph and the published coverage map, and are reproducible from source.
In-scope techniques to emphasize
Emulate APT29. Audit-Ready pentest, $99.
Finds nothing? Your next pentest is free. If a pentest surfaces zero actionable findings, we credit you a free re-pentest. Once per target; does not apply to retests or Recon. You always walk away with real findings or a free redo.
Launch this pentestKimsuky G0094
Relevance matchEducation & ResearchAlso known as Black Banshee, Velvet Chollima, Emerald Sleet, THALLIUM, APT43.
TurboPentest can autonomously exercise 9 of 130 of this actor's documented techniques today (7%). 39 are out of scope for automated testing (social engineering, denial of service, physical).
+73 coming soonmore unlock with our internal pentesting agent, currently in private beta.
These counts are computed from the vendored MITRE ATT&CK graph and the published coverage map, and are reproducible from source.
In-scope techniques to emphasize
Emulate Kimsuky. Audit-Ready pentest, $99.
Finds nothing? Your next pentest is free. If a pentest surfaces zero actionable findings, we credit you a free re-pentest. Once per target; does not apply to retests or Recon. You always walk away with real findings or a free redo.
Launch this pentestAPT41 G0096
Relevance matchEducation & ResearchAlso known as Wicked Panda, Brass Typhoon, BARIUM.
TurboPentest can autonomously exercise 9 of 105 of this actor's documented techniques today (9%). 25 are out of scope for automated testing (social engineering, denial of service, physical).
+64 coming soonmore unlock with our internal pentesting agent, currently in private beta.
These counts are computed from the vendored MITRE ATT&CK graph and the published coverage map, and are reproducible from source.
In-scope techniques to emphasize
Emulate APT41. Audit-Ready pentest, $99.
Finds nothing? Your next pentest is free. If a pentest surfaces zero actionable findings, we credit you a free re-pentest. Once per target; does not apply to retests or Recon. You always walk away with real findings or a free redo.
Launch this pentestMagic Hound G0059
Relevance matchEducation & ResearchAlso known as TA453, COBALT ILLUSION, Charming Kitten, ITG18, Phosphorus.
TurboPentest can autonomously exercise 8 of 78 of this actor's documented techniques today (10%). 23 are out of scope for automated testing (social engineering, denial of service, physical).
+40 coming soonmore unlock with our internal pentesting agent, currently in private beta.
These counts are computed from the vendored MITRE ATT&CK graph and the published coverage map, and are reproducible from source.
In-scope techniques to emphasize
Emulate Magic Hound. Audit-Ready pentest, $99.
Finds nothing? Your next pentest is free. If a pentest surfaces zero actionable findings, we credit you a free re-pentest. Once per target; does not apply to retests or Recon. You always walk away with real findings or a free redo.
Launch this pentestLeviathan G0065
Relevance matchEducation & ResearchAlso known as MUDCARP, Kryptonite Panda, Gadolinium, BRONZE MOHAWK, TEMP.Jumper.
TurboPentest can autonomously exercise 7 of 70 of this actor's documented techniques today (10%). 21 are out of scope for automated testing (social engineering, denial of service, physical).
+36 coming soonmore unlock with our internal pentesting agent, currently in private beta.
These counts are computed from the vendored MITRE ATT&CK graph and the published coverage map, and are reproducible from source.
In-scope techniques to emphasize
Emulate Leviathan. Audit-Ready pentest, $99.
Finds nothing? Your next pentest is free. If a pentest surfaces zero actionable findings, we credit you a free re-pentest. Once per target; does not apply to retests or Recon. You always walk away with real findings or a free redo.
Launch this pentestTurla G0010
Relevance matchEducation & ResearchAlso known as IRON HUNTER, Group 88, Waterbug, WhiteBear, Snake.
TurboPentest can autonomously exercise 1 of 68 of this actor's documented techniques today (1%). 18 are out of scope for automated testing (social engineering, denial of service, physical).
+43 coming soonmore unlock with our internal pentesting agent, currently in private beta.
These counts are computed from the vendored MITRE ATT&CK graph and the published coverage map, and are reproducible from source.
In-scope techniques to emphasize
Emulate Turla. Audit-Ready pentest, $99.
Finds nothing? Your next pentest is free. If a pentest surfaces zero actionable findings, we credit you a free re-pentest. Once per target; does not apply to retests or Recon. You always walk away with real findings or a free redo.
Launch this pentestMirrorFace G1054
Relevance matchEducation & ResearchAlso known as Earth Kasha.
TurboPentest can autonomously exercise 2 of 54 of this actor's documented techniques today (4%). 15 are out of scope for automated testing (social engineering, denial of service, physical).
+33 coming soonmore unlock with our internal pentesting agent, currently in private beta.
These counts are computed from the vendored MITRE ATT&CK graph and the published coverage map, and are reproducible from source.
This actor's in-scope techniques are already covered by every TurboPentest run.
Emulate MirrorFace. Audit-Ready pentest, $99.
Finds nothing? Your next pentest is free. If a pentest surfaces zero actionable findings, we credit you a free re-pentest. Once per target; does not apply to retests or Recon. You always walk away with real findings or a free redo.
Launch this pentestAPT39 G0087
Relevance matchEducation & ResearchAlso known as ITG07, Chafer, Remix Kitten.
TurboPentest can autonomously exercise 3 of 53 of this actor's documented techniques today (6%). 12 are out of scope for automated testing (social engineering, denial of service, physical).
+32 coming soonmore unlock with our internal pentesting agent, currently in private beta.
These counts are computed from the vendored MITRE ATT&CK graph and the published coverage map, and are reproducible from source.
In-scope techniques to emphasize
Emulate APT39. Audit-Ready pentest, $99.
Finds nothing? Your next pentest is free. If a pentest surfaces zero actionable findings, we credit you a free re-pentest. Once per target; does not apply to retests or Recon. You always walk away with real findings or a free redo.
Launch this pentestmenuPass G0045
Relevance matchEducation & ResearchAlso known as Cicada, POTASSIUM, Stone Panda, APT10, Red Apollo.
TurboPentest can autonomously exercise 3 of 46 of this actor's documented techniques today (7%). 7 are out of scope for automated testing (social engineering, denial of service, physical).
+31 coming soonmore unlock with our internal pentesting agent, currently in private beta.
These counts are computed from the vendored MITRE ATT&CK graph and the published coverage map, and are reproducible from source.
In-scope techniques to emphasize
Emulate menuPass. Audit-Ready pentest, $99.
Finds nothing? Your next pentest is free. If a pentest surfaces zero actionable findings, we credit you a free re-pentest. Once per target; does not apply to retests or Recon. You always walk away with real findings or a free redo.
Launch this pentestHAFNIUM G0125
Relevance matchEducation & ResearchAlso known as Operation Exchange Marauder, Silk Typhoon.
TurboPentest can autonomously exercise 7 of 44 of this actor's documented techniques today (16%). 9 are out of scope for automated testing (social engineering, denial of service, physical).
+24 coming soonmore unlock with our internal pentesting agent, currently in private beta.
These counts are computed from the vendored MITRE ATT&CK graph and the published coverage map, and are reproducible from source.
In-scope techniques to emphasize
Emulate HAFNIUM. Audit-Ready pentest, $99.
Finds nothing? Your next pentest is free. If a pentest surfaces zero actionable findings, we credit you a free re-pentest. Once per target; does not apply to retests or Recon. You always walk away with real findings or a free redo.
Launch this pentestEarth Lusca G1006
Relevance matchEducation & ResearchAlso known as TAG-22, Charcoal Typhoon, CHROMIUM, ControlX.
TurboPentest can autonomously exercise 2 of 44 of this actor's documented techniques today (5%). 14 are out of scope for automated testing (social engineering, denial of service, physical).
+23 coming soonmore unlock with our internal pentesting agent, currently in private beta.
These counts are computed from the vendored MITRE ATT&CK graph and the published coverage map, and are reproducible from source.
This actor's in-scope techniques are already covered by every TurboPentest run.
Emulate Earth Lusca. Audit-Ready pentest, $99.
Finds nothing? Your next pentest is free. If a pentest surfaces zero actionable findings, we credit you a free re-pentest. Once per target; does not apply to retests or Recon. You always walk away with real findings or a free redo.
Launch this pentestLAPSUS$ G1004
Relevance matchEducation & ResearchAlso known as DEV-0537, Strawberry Tempest.
TurboPentest can autonomously exercise 6 of 43 of this actor's documented techniques today (14%). 11 are out of scope for automated testing (social engineering, denial of service, physical).
+21 coming soonmore unlock with our internal pentesting agent, currently in private beta.
These counts are computed from the vendored MITRE ATT&CK graph and the published coverage map, and are reproducible from source.
In-scope techniques to emphasize
Emulate LAPSUS$. Audit-Ready pentest, $99.
Finds nothing? Your next pentest is free. If a pentest surfaces zero actionable findings, we credit you a free re-pentest. Once per target; does not apply to retests or Recon. You always walk away with real findings or a free redo.
Launch this pentestFrequently asked questions
Which threat actors are most relevant to Education & Research organizations?
Based on MITRE ATT&CK sector relevance, the closest matches include APT29, Kimsuky, APT41. Relevance reflects documented targeting and tooling overlap, not a forecast that any specific group will act.
Is this a prediction that these groups will attack me?
No. This is a relevance match on your industry and technology stack against the MITRE ATT&CK group graph. It is computed deterministically from that data with no language model, and it is not threat-intelligence probability.
How does TurboPentest test for these actors?
It autonomously exercises the in-scope techniques these actors use (for example public-facing application exploitation, exposed remote services, and non-destructive credential testing), and it shows honestly how many of each actor's techniques are covered today versus which need the Adversarial-Depth tier or are out of scope.
What does it cost to test for Education & Research threats?
An Audit-Ready pentest starts at $99 per target. If it surfaces zero actionable findings, your next pentest is free.
Reviewed by
Michel Chamberland, Founder & CEO of IntegSec. CISSP, OSCP, OSCE, with 20+ years in offensive security, alumni of IBM X-Force Red and Trustwave SpiderLabs.
Last reviewed July 30, 2026.