performing-red-team-phishing-with-gophish

name	performing-red-team-phishing-with-gophish
description	Use when automating GoPhish phishing simulation campaigns using the Python gophish library. Creates email templates with tracking pixels, configures SMTP sending profiles, builds target groups from CSV, launches campaigns, and analyzes results including open rates, click rates, and credential submission statistics for security awareness assessment.
domain	cybersecurity
tags	["performing","red","team","phishing"]
subdomain	security-operations
version	1.0
author	oyi77
license	Apache-2.0
nist_csf	["DE.CM-01","RS.MA-01","GV.OV-01","DE.AE-02"]

Performing Red Team Phishing With Gophish

Overview

Cybersecurity skill for performing red team phishing with gophish. Follows industry best practices and security standards.

When to Use

Trigger phrases:

• "performing red team phishing with gophish"

• "Automate GoPhish phishing simulation campaigns using the Python gophish library"

• When conducting security assessments that involve performing red team phishing with gophish

• 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

When NOT to Use

• When you lack proper authorization for testing
• For production systems without change management
• When the task requires legal or compliance expertise beyond technical scope

Prerequisites

• Familiarity with security operations concepts and tools
• Access to a test or lab environment for safe execution
• Python 3.8+ with required dependencies installed
• Appropriate authorization for any testing activities

Workflow

# Example: IOC detection
import re

IOC_PATTERNS = {
    "ip": r"\b(?:\d{1,3}\.){3}\d{1,3}\b",
    "domain": r"\b[a-z0-9-]+\.[a-z]{2,}\b",
    "hash_md5": r"\b[a-f0-9]{32}\b",
    "hash_sha256": r"\b[a-f0-9]{64}\b",
}

def extract_iocs(text: str) -> dict:
    return {k: re.findall(v, text) for k, v in IOC_PATTERNS.items()}

1. Plan Operations — Define objectives, scope, and success criteria for red team phishing operations.
2. Prepare Environment — Set up tools, access, and data sources required for red team phishing.