Red Team Operator's Handbook

Jumpstart your career in red team cybersecurity by mastering the art of planning, deploying, and mitigating modern cyber-attacks in a safe and controlled home lab environment.

Key Features

Master red team tools and techniques while developing an adversarial mindset
Learn to simulate cyberattacks and test the security posture of your network and systems
Acquire to elevate from red team hobbyist to professional by earning top credentials and using effective job search strategies

Book DescriptionRed team operators play a critical role in cybersecurity by simulating real-world cyberattacks to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in organizational defenses. In the high-stakes world of cybersecurity, this book will help you find the key to becoming a formidable force in Offensive Cybersecurity, also known as Red Teaming.
This book begins with foundational knowledge in red teaming methodologies, ethical considerations, and human vulnerabilities. The handbook progresses to equip you with an extensive toolbox encompassing Mitre Att&ck Matrix tactics, reconnaissance tools, and command and control frameworks. You will delve into advanced sections such as circumventing physical security, exploiting Active Directory, bypassing firewalls, and attacking databases and websites with SQL injection and cross-site scripting. Additionally, this book will help you cultivate an adversarial mindset, allowing you to anticipate and thwart threats before they happen. Towards the end of this book, discover top industry credentials, effective job search strategies, and the secrets of networking in the red team community.
By the end of this book, you will have gained a comprehensive understanding and practical skills in red teaming operations.What you will learn

Deep dive into red teaming concepts that include locating hidden vulnerabilities
Explore various tactics and techniques to enhance organization's overall security posture
Unlock opportunities by networking and showcasing red teaming cybersecurity skill sets
Leverage your cybersecurity experience and soft skills to land the dream red teaming role
Gain advanced insights into designing and emulating sophisticated cyberattack simulations
Utilize red teaming techniques to exploit both technical and physical vulnerabilities in systems and humans

Who this book is forThis book is for all levels of cybersecurity professionals and enthusiasts, especially red teamers who want to improve their red teaming skill sets. This book also benefits readers who are looking to land a job role as a Red Team Professional. Although this book is geared toward red teaming, Blue Team professionals who want to gain a deeper understanding of adversarial thinking, tactics and techniques will also benefit from reading this book.