Welcome to the Red Team Operations Professional course offered by Cyber Security Zone! This advanced program is designed for cybersecurity professionals who aspire to specialize in red team operations and adversarial simulation. Through this comprehensive course, you will gain advanced knowledge, skills, and techniques required to conduct effective red team engagements and simulate real-world cyber attacks.
Target Audience: Experienced cybersecurity professionals with penetration testing skills who want to specialize in red team operations.
Course Objectives
Who Should Enroll
Course Format
Course Outline
Certification
Course Objectives
Deepen understanding of red team methodologies and frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, CARVER, Diamond Model).
Develop advanced skills in planning, executing, and reporting on red team engagements.
Learn how to effectively bypass security controls and achieve objectives.
Prepare students for real-world red teaming challenges and exercises.
Who Should Enroll
This course is suitable for:
Experienced cybersecurity professionals looking to specialize in red team operations.
Penetration testers and ethical hackers seeking advanced training in adversarial simulation.
Security consultants and red team members responsible for conducting simulated cyber attacks.
Incident response professionals interested in understanding attacker tactics and techniques.
Security architects and engineers involved in designing resilient security architectures.
Course Format
The Red Team Operations Professional course is delivered through a combination of advanced lectures, practical exercises, and immersive simulations to ensure a comprehensive learning experience. The course delivery includes:
Advanced lectures by seasoned red team professionals and cybersecurity experts.
Hands-on lab exercises and simulations to reinforce learning.
Practical demonstrations of red team tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
Scenario-based simulations of real-world red team engagements.
Quizzes, assessments, and challenges to evaluate understanding.
Access to a variety of red team tools and resources for practical application.
Course Outline
Prerequisites
Solid understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals.
Prior completion of courses in Ethical Hacking Professional or equivalent experience.
Familiarity with network protocols, operating systems, and web application architecture.
Basic programming and scripting skills (Python, Bash, etc.) are highly recommended.
Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Red Teaming
Lessons:
The Philosophy and Ethics of Red Teaming
Understanding the Adversary Mindset
Legal and Ethical Considerations in Red Team Operations
Review Questions
Module 2: Red Team Planning and Reconnaissance
Lessons:
Objective Setting and Scope Definition
Advanced Reconnaissance Techniques
Intelligence Gathering and Target Profiling
Review Questions
Labs:
Simulated Reconnaissance Operation
Module 3: Vulnerability Identification and Assessment
Lessons:
Advanced Vulnerability Scanning Techniques
Identifying and Analyzing Attack Surfaces
Utilizing Open Source and Commercial Tools for Vulnerability Assessment
Review Questions
Labs:
Conducting a Vulnerability Assessment
Module 4: Exploitation Techniques
Lessons:
Advanced Exploitation Tactics
Developing Custom Exploits
Post-Exploitation Strategies and Lateral Movement
Review Questions
Labs:
Crafting and Executing Custom Exploits
Module 5: Social Engineering and Physical Security Breaches
Lessons:
Advanced Social Engineering Tactics
Bypassing Physical Security Measures
Crafting Phishing Campaigns and Pretexting Scenarios
Review Questions
Labs:
Conducting a Phishing Simulation
Module 6: Network Penetration and Manipulation
Lessons:
Infiltrating Network Infrastructure
Bypassing Network Security Controls
Network Pivoting and Tunneling Techniques
Review Questions
Labs:
Network Penetration and Data Exfiltration Exercise
Module 7: Application and Cloud Security Exploitation
Lessons:
Hacking Web Applications and APIs
Exploiting Cloud-based Environments and Services
Advanced Database Exploitation Techniques
Review Questions
Labs:
Web Application Hacking Simulation
Module 8: Defensive Evasion and Obfuscation
Lessons:
Techniques for Avoiding Detection
Log Manipulation and Covering Tracks
Using Encryption and Secure Tunnels to Exfiltrate Data
Review Questions
Labs:
Stealth Techniques and Evasion Exercise
Module 9: Operational Security for Red Teams
Lessons:
Secure Communication and Data Handling
Anonymity Tools and Techniques
Mitigating Risks to the Red Team
Review Questions
Module 10: Reporting and Debriefing
Lessons:
Documenting Findings and Generating Reports
Effective Debriefing Techniques
Providing Actionable Recommendations
Review Questions
Labs:
Preparing a Comprehensive Red Team Operation Report
Module 11: Capstone Project
A comprehensive red team engagement that challenges participants to apply everything they’ve learned. Teams will plan and execute a full-spectrum cyber-attack against a fictional organization, followed by reporting and debriefing sessions.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course and passing the final assessment, participants will be awarded the “Red Team Operations Professional” certification from Cyber Security Zone, validating their expertise in advanced red teaming and adversarial simulation techniques.
