Red Team vs. Blue Team: Practical Cyber Defense
Duration: | Comprehensive 5 day Course |
Delivery: | Online or in person |
Couse Objectives:
• Understand the roles, tactics, and responsibilities of Red Teams (attackers) and Blue Teams (defenders)• Simulate real-world cyberattacks and defensive responses in controlled environments
• Apply offensive techniques including reconnaissance, exploitation, and lateral movement
• Implement defensive strategies such as threat detection, incident response, and log analysis
• Strengthen teamwork and communication between offensive and defensive units
• Develop and test incident response plans and defensive playbooks
• Use tools and platforms commonly deployed in red/blue team operations
• Analyze attack vectors and defender effectiveness through post-exercise debriefs
• Enhance readiness for real-world breaches through scenario-based learning.
Training Content:
Day | Session | Topics Covered |
Day 1 | Session 1 | Cyber Threat Intelligence- Understanding APTs & Adversary Tactics |
Session 2 | Reconnaissance & Social Engineering Techniques- Malware Analysis & Exploit Development | |
Day 2 | Session 1 | Advanced Attack Simulation (Red Team)- Lateral Movement & Privilege Escalation |
Session 2 | Bypassing EDR & Firewalls- Attacking Active Directory & Credential Dumping | |
Day 3 | Session 1 | Blue Team Operations: Threat Hunting- Log Analysis & SIEM Implementation |
Session 2 | Endpoint Security Configuration- Incident Response & Malware Containment | |
Day 4 | Session 1 | Live Cyber Attack Simulation Setup- Red Team vs. Blue Team Role Allocation |
Session 2 | Real-Time Attack Simulation- Detection & Response in Action | |
Day 5 | Session 1 | Forensic Analysis & Threat Mitigation- Cyber Resilience Planning |
Session 2 | CISO-Level Reporting- Compliance Strategy & Cyber Crisis Management |