🔴🔵 Red Team vs Blue Team

Master offensive and defensive cybersecurity through adversarial simulation and defense strategies

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Red Team vs Blue Team Curriculum

13
Team Units
~80
TTPs & Defenses
25+
Exercise Scenarios
Purple
Team Integration
1

Red Team Fundamentals

Learn the core principles and methodologies of offensive security operations.

  • Red team concepts
  • Attack lifecycle
  • Adversary simulation
  • Mission planning
  • Rules of engagement
  • Documentation standards
  • Legal considerations
  • Ethical guidelines
2

Blue Team Fundamentals

Master defensive security operations and threat detection methodologies.

  • Defense concepts
  • Threat hunting
  • Monitoring strategies
  • Incident response
  • Detection engineering
  • Security analytics
  • Defensive planning
  • Team coordination
3

MITRE ATT&CK Framework

Utilize the ATT&CK framework for both offensive operations and defensive strategies.

  • ATT&CK matrix
  • Tactics and techniques
  • Procedure mapping
  • Threat modeling
  • Campaign planning
  • Detection mapping
  • Threat intelligence
  • Framework evolution
4

Red Team Operations

Execute comprehensive red team engagements and adversary simulations.

  • Reconnaissance techniques
  • Initial access
  • Persistence mechanisms
  • Lateral movement
  • Privilege escalation
  • Command and control
  • Exfiltration methods
  • Impact operations
5

Threat Hunting

Develop proactive threat hunting capabilities to identify advanced threats.

  • Hunting methodologies
  • Hypothesis development
  • Data analysis techniques
  • IOC development
  • Behavioral analysis
  • Hunt automation
  • Threat intelligence
  • Hunt metrics
6

Detection Engineering

Build effective detection rules and monitoring capabilities for security threats.

  • Detection strategies
  • Rule development
  • Signature creation
  • Behavioral detection
  • Analytics platforms
  • False positive reduction
  • Detection testing
  • Continuous improvement
7

Social Engineering

Master human-based attack vectors and social engineering techniques.

  • Social engineering principles
  • Phishing campaigns
  • Pretexting scenarios
  • Physical security testing
  • Vishing attacks
  • OSINT gathering
  • Psychological manipulation
  • Awareness testing
8

Incident Response

Coordinate effective incident response activities during security breaches.

  • Response methodology
  • Containment strategies
  • Evidence preservation
  • Forensic analysis
  • Communication protocols
  • Recovery procedures
  • Lessons learned
  • Playbook development
9

Advanced Persistent Threats

Simulate sophisticated, long-term adversary campaigns and advanced attack techniques.

  • APT characteristics
  • Campaign planning
  • Stealth techniques
  • Living off the land
  • Supply chain attacks
  • Zero-day exploitation
  • Attribution evasion
  • Long-term persistence
10

Security Monitoring

Implement comprehensive security monitoring and alerting systems.

  • Monitoring architecture
  • Log management
  • SIEM configuration
  • Alert tuning
  • Dashboard creation
  • Anomaly detection
  • Baseline establishment
  • Performance metrics
11

Purple Team Operations

Integrate red and blue team activities for collaborative security improvement.

  • Purple team concepts
  • Collaborative exercises
  • Knowledge sharing
  • Joint planning
  • Detection validation
  • Gap identification
  • Continuous improvement
  • Team integration
12

Tabletop Exercises

Design and facilitate security-focused tabletop exercises and simulations.

  • Exercise planning
  • Scenario development
  • Facilitation techniques
  • Participant engagement
  • Decision tracking
  • Outcome assessment
  • Action planning
  • Follow-up activities
13

Metrics and Reporting

Establish meaningful metrics and reporting for red and blue team activities.

  • Performance metrics
  • Effectiveness measurement
  • Executive reporting
  • Trend analysis
  • ROI calculation
  • Maturity assessment
  • Benchmark comparison
  • Continuous monitoring

Unit 1: Red Team Fundamentals

Learn the core principles and methodologies of offensive security operations.

Red Team Concepts

Understand the fundamental principles and objectives of red team operations.

Adversary Simulation Attack Emulation Security Testing
Red teams simulate real-world adversaries to test an organization's security posture, detection capabilities, and response procedures. The goal is to identify vulnerabilities and improve overall security through realistic attack scenarios.
# Red Team Methodology
red_team_process = {
  "objectives": {
    "primary": "Test detection and response capabilities",
    "secondary": "Identify security gaps and weaknesses",
    "outcome": "Improve organizational security posture"
  },
  "scope": {
    "technical": "Systems, networks, applications",
    "physical": "Facilities, personnel access",
    "social": "Human factors, awareness"
  },
  "approach": {
    "stealth": "Avoid detection during engagement",
    "persistence": "Maintain long-term access",
    "realism": "Emulate actual threat actors",
    "impact": "Demonstrate business risk"
  },
  "deliverables": {
    "technical_report": "Detailed findings and evidence",
    "executive_summary": "Business impact assessment",
    "remediation_plan": "Prioritized improvement roadmap",
    "detection_gaps": "Monitoring and alerting recommendations"
  }
}

Attack Lifecycle

Learn the phases of cyber attacks and how to systematically execute red team operations.

Cyber Kill Chain Phases:
• Reconnaissance: Gather intelligence about the target
• Weaponization: Create or acquire attack tools
• Delivery: Transmit the weapon to the target
• Exploitation