• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.