Red Team Operations Training Boot Camp

Transform your career in 5 days

At Infosec, we understand that knowledge is power, especially when it comes to combating cyber threats. Our red team certification training is designed to give you the skills and insights to thrive in the world of cybersecurity. With experienced instructors leading the way, you dive deep into the fundamentals of cybercrime assaults and gain firsthand experience in identifying vulnerabilities, executing reconnaissance and breaching networks. But this red team training isn’t just about the dark side; it’s about leveraging your expertise to fortify your organization’s defenses from the inside.

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Course essentials

Red Team Operations training at a glance

  • Method

    Live online, in-person or team onsite

  • Duration

    5 days

  • Experience

    3+ years of experience

  • Average salary

    $111,529

What you'll learn

Training overview

In our exclusive Red Team Operations Boot Camp, you learn to defend against hacking and fraud attacks on your organization — from network vulnerabilities to social-engineering tactics. And you learn from the attacking side! Our experienced instructors lead you through the basics of multiple cybercrime assaults and show you how to use these techniques to improve security at your organization.

This immersive red team certification course is designed to empower you with the seven domains of a Certified Red Team Operations Professional (CRTOP) so you can excel in offensive cybersecurity.

Who should attend

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This intensive boot camp is designed for individuals with various backgrounds and roles in the field of cybersecurity. The following professionals will significantly benefit from our comprehensive training:

  • Red team members and offensive security specialists
  • Penetration testers, security researchers and ethical hackers
  • Incident responders
  • CISOs and security managers
  • Security and network architects, engineers and administrators
  • Professionals responsible for physical and information security

Attending this boot camp gives you practical knowledge, hands-on experience and industry-relevant skills vital for excelling in red team operations and offensive security. The certification you obtain validates your expertise and prepares you to identify and mitigatigate security risks before they happen.

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What's included

Everything you need to know

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  • 90-day extended access to Boot Camp components, including class recordings
  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
  • Exam Pass Guarantee
  • Exam voucher
  • Free 90-day Infosec Skills subscription (access to 1,400+ additional courses and labs)
  • Hands-on cyber ranges and labs
  • Knowledge Transfer Guarantee
  • Onsite proctoring of exam
  • Pre-study learning path
  • Unlimited practice exam attempts

What makes the Infosec Red Team Operations prep course different?

You can rest assured that the Red Team Operations training materials are fully updated and synced with the latest version of the exam. With 20 years of training experience, we stand by our Red Team Operations training with an Exam Pass Guarantee. This means if you don’t pass the exam on the first attempt, we’ll pay for your second exam at no additional cost to you!

Before your boot camp

Prerequisites

Prerequisites for the Red Team Operations Certification Boot Camp include:

  • A solid foundation in fundamental information security concepts and professional exposure to penetration testing methodologies and tools
  • A basic understanding of networking concepts is also necessary to grasp the intricacies of red team training

Familiarity with the Windows Operating System is essential and exposure to the Linux Operating System or other Unix-based OS is also recommended for getting the most from the certification program. Most importantly, a strong desire to learn about pentesting and red teaming and a commitment to ethical practices ensures you get the best experience from our comprehensive program.

Syllabus

Training schedule

Day 1
Morning session

Introduction to Red Team Operations

Setting objectives

Afternoon session

Reconnaissance

Evening session

Optional group & individual study

Schedule may vary from class to class

Day 2
Morning session

Reconnaissance continued

Afternoon session

Target identification

Evening session

Optional group & individual study

Schedule may vary from class to class

Day 3
Morning session

Gaining access

Afternoon session

Establishing foothold and maintaining presence

Evening session

Optional group & individual study

Schedule may vary from class to class

Day 4
Morning session

Establishing foothold and maintaining presence continued

Afternoon session

Completing objectives

Evening session

Optional group & individual study

Schedule may vary from class to class

Day 5
Morning session

Reporting

Additional Red Team Operations resources

Afternoon session

CRTOP exam review and prep

Take the CRTOP exam

What's next?

After you finish the boot camp

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After completing the Red Team Certification Training Boot Camp, you’re on your way to being a Certified Red Team Operations Professional.

With cyberattacks on the rise, public and private organizations want to ensure their data is safe behind their firewalls. But to truly test their security, they’ll need people who have red team certification training. Common job titles that may have CRTOP certification are:

  • Red team specialist
  • Penetration tester
  • Security consultant
  • Security engineers
  • Security managers

These are just a few examples of job opportunities that you could get with a red team operations certification. The specific job titles and roles may vary depending on the organization and industry.

Unlock team training discounts

If you’re like many of our clients, employee certification is more than a goal — it’s a business requirement. Connect with our team to learn more about our training discounts.

Exam Prep

What are some tips for preparing for the CRTOP exam?

Our best tip is to enroll in an exam training course, such as our red team training program,  which provides comprehensive preparation and guidance tailored to the CRTOP certification. It’s also important to practice! That’s why we offer practice exams and hands-on exercises in our cyber ranges to reinforce your red teaming knowledge and skills.

Exam Process

How does the CRTOP examination process work?

The Certified Red Team Operations (CRTOP) body of knowledge consists of seven domains covering the responsibilities of a red team member. The certification exam is a 50-question, traditional multiple-choice test. Questions are randomly pulled from a master list and must be completed in two hours. The seven CRTOP domains are:

  • Red team roles and responsibilities
  • Red team assessment methodology
  • Physical reconnaissance tools and techniques
  • Digital reconnaissance tools and techniques
  • Vulnerability identification and mapping
  • Social engineering
  • Red team assessment reporting

Career Opportunities

What are the career opportunities like for OWASP certified professionals?

With cyberattacks on the rise, public and private organizations want to ensure their data is safe behind their firewalls. But to truly test their security, they’ll need people who have red team certification training. Common job titles that may have CRTOP certification are:

  • Red team specialist
  • Penetration tester
  • Security consultant
  • Security engineers

These are just a few examples of job opportunities that you could get with a red team operations certification. The specific job titles and roles may vary depending on the organization and industry.

What job titles are most common for people with a Red Team Operations certification?

Some common positions that this certification can help you land include:

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    Security manager

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    Security and network architect

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    Penetration tester

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    Red team specialist

Average Salary

CRTOP certification salary expectations

CRTOP professionals earn competitive salaries. However, exact salaries vary based on experience, location, industry and job title. The average red team certification salary is $111,529 annually, with the possibility of earning more.

Guaranteed results

Our boot camp guarantees

Exam Pass Guarantee

If you don’t pass your exam on the first attempt, get a second attempt for free. Includes the ability to re-sit the course for free for up to one year (does not apply to CMMC-AB boot camps).

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

If you’re not 100% satisfied with your training at the end of the first day, you may withdraw and enroll in a different online or in-person course.

Knowledge Transfer Guarantee

If an employee leaves within three months of obtaining certification, Infosec will train a different employee at the same organization tuition-free for up to one year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of red team training?
Red team training is designed to simulate real-world cyberattacks and assess the security level of an organization. It helps identify vulnerabilities, test defense mechanisms and improve incident response capabilities.
What can I expect to learn in red team training?
Red team training covers a wide range of topics, including offensive security techniques, penetration testing methodologies, social engineering, vulnerability assessment, network and infrastructure exploitation and evasion techniques. Participants will gain practical skills to effectively identify, exploit and mitigate security risks.
What does a red team operator do?
As a red team operator, you’re responsible for simulating real-world cyberattacks to identify vulnerabilities and test the effectiveness of an organization’s security defenses. You and your team will use various offensive techniques, such as social engineering, penetration testing and network exploitation, to emulate the tactics and strategies of potential adversaries. Red team operators can provide valuable insights into an organization’s security weaknesses and help improve its overall resilience against cyber threats.
What are red team skills?

It’s not just being good with computers. red team skills encompass a range of technical and non-technical abilities. Some of the best red team operators have skills including proficiency in penetration testing methodologies, vulnerability assessment, social engineering, exploit development and evasion techniques.

Plus, to be a sought-after red team operator, you should have a strong knowledge of operating systems, networking protocols and security tools. Additionally, red team professionals need critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills to effectively identify, exploit and communicate security vulnerabilities to stakeholders.

You're in good company

MJ

I really appreciate that our instructor was extremely knowledgeable and was able to provide the information in a way that it could be understood. He also provided valuable test-taking strategies that I know not only helped me with this exam, but will help in all exams I take in the future.”

Michelle Jemmott, Pentagon
JP

Excellent! Our instructor had a vast background and related the materials to real life. Much better than just teaching the materials to pass an exam ... but he did that as well. He went out of his way in class. The extra materials really benefited us when we returned to our real jobs! Great experience!

John Peck, EPA
EH

The instructor was able to take material that prior to the class had made no sense, and explained it in real-world scenarios that were able to be understood.

Erik Heiss, United States Air Force

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