Use this unique book to leverage technology when conducting offensive security engagements. You
will understand practical tradecraft operational guidelines and offensive security best
practices as carrying out professional cybersecurity engagements is more than exploiting
computers executing scripts or utilizing tools. Professional Red Teaming introduces you to
foundational offensive security concepts. The importance of assessments and ethical hacking is
highlighted and automated assessment technologies are addressed. The state of modern offensive
security is discussed in terms of the unique challenges present in professional red teaming.
Best practices and operational tradecraft are covered so you feel comfortable in the shaping
and carrying out of red team engagements. Anecdotes from actual operations and example
scenarios illustrate key concepts and cement a practical understanding of the red team process.
You also are introduced to counter advanced persistent threat red teaming (CAPTR teaming). This
is a reverse red teaming methodology aimed at specifically addressing the challenges faced from
advanced persistent threats (APTs) by the organizations they target and the offensive security
professionals trying to mitigate them. What You'll Learn Understand the challenges faced by
offensive security assessments Incorporate or conduct red teaming to better mitigate cyber
threats Initiate a successful engagement Get introduced to counter-APT red teaming (CAPTR)
Evaluate offensive security processes Who This Book Is For Offensive security assessors and
those who want a working knowledge of the process its challenges and its benefits. Current
professionals will gain tradecraft and operational insight and non-technical readers will gain
a high-level perspective of what it means to provide and be a customer of red team assessments.
