| name | cyber-conducting-full-scope-red-team-engagement |
| description | Plan and execute a comprehensive red team engagement covering reconnaissance through post-exploitation using MITRE ATT&CK-aligned TTPs to evaluate an organization's detection and response capabilities. |
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| origin_frontmatter | name: conducting-full-scope-red-team-engagement | description: Plan and execute a comprehensive red team engagement covering reconnaissance | through post-exploitation using MITRE ATT&CK-aligned TTPs to evaluate an organization's | detection and response capabilities. | domain: cybersecurity | subdomain: red-teaming | tags: | - red-team | - adversary-emulation | - mitre-attack | - penetration-testing | - offensive-security | - purple-team | - ttp-mapping | version: '1.0' | author: mahipal | |
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Conducting Full-Scope Red Team Engagement
Overview
A full-scope red team engagement simulates real-world adversary behavior across all phases of the cyber kill chain — from initial reconnaissance through data exfiltration — to evaluate an organization's detection, prevention, and response capabilities. Unlike penetration testing, red team operations prioritize stealth, persistence, and objective-based scenarios that mimic advanced persistent threats (APTs).
When to Use
- When conducting security assessments that involve conducting full scope red team engagement
- When following incident response procedures for related security events
- When performing scheduled security testing or auditing activities
- When validating security controls through hands-on testing
Prerequisites
- Written authorization (Rules of Engagement document) signed by executive leadership
- Defined scope including in-scope/out-of-scope systems, escalation contacts, and emergency stop procedures
- Threat intelligence on relevant adversary groups (e.g., APT29, FIN7, Lazarus Group)
- Red team infrastructure: C2 servers, redirectors, phishing domains, payload development environment
- Legal review confirming compliance with Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) and local laws
Engagement Phases
Phase 1: Planning and Threat Modeling
Map the engagement to specific MITRE ATT&CK tactics and techniques based on the threat profile:
| Kill Chain Phase | MITRE ATT&CK Tactic | Example Techniques |
|---|
| Reconnaissance | TA0043 | T1593 Search Open Websites/Domains, T1589 Gather Victim Identity Info |
| Resource Development | TA0042 | T1583.001 Acquire Infrastructure: Domains, T1587.001 Develop Capabilities: Malware |
| Initial Access | TA0001 | T1566.001 Spearphishing Attachment, T1078 Valid Accounts |
| Execution | TA0002 | T1059.001 PowerShell, T1204.002 User Execution: Malicious File |
| Persistence | TA0003 | T1053.005 Scheduled Task, T1547.001 Registry Run Keys |
| Privilege Escalation | TA0004 |
