No, though they are closely related. Penetration testing typically focuses on finding and validating technical vulnerabilities in systems, applications, or networks. Red teaming takes a broader, adversarial approach and tests whether an attacker can achieve a real-world objective by combining multiple techniques, including social engineering.
Doppel focuses on the human and conversational side of red teaming: testing how people, AI agents, and business workflows respond under realistic attack conditions. Some describe their work with Doppel as pen testing for AI agents, as they blur the line between technology and behavior. Explore our recent blog post to learn more.