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red-team-tactics

Lets your agent understand and apply 'red team' tactics to simulate attacks. It helps identify vulnerabilities and improve system security.

What it does

This tool teaches how hackers 'think' and act to test system security. It explains the steps of an attack, from initial research to gaining access and evading detection.

When to use it

  • ✓Learning about computer security.
  • ✓Understanding how systems can be attacked.
  • ✓Simulating an attack to test defenses (with permission).

Example of what to ask your AI

“Explain the 'Initial Access' phase in a cyber attack.”

Want more? Open the sections below.

How to use

The easiest way: copy the message below and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any AI. It reads the skill and follows the instructions.

Skill link

https://github.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills/blob/main/plugins/agentic-awesome-skills-claude/skills/red-team-tactics/SKILL.md

Ready-to-paste message

Use this skill to help me: https://github.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills/blob/main/plugins/agentic-awesome-skills-claude/skills/red-team-tactics/SKILL.md Read the SKILL.md file at that link and follow its instructions for my task.
How it works

It works by consulting a guide called MITRE ATT&CK, which maps out attacker tactics and techniques. The tool organizes this information into logical attack phases.

Installation

Easiest way: copy the skill link and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor asking it to follow the instructions.

In the terminal (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor), in your project folder:

npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill red-team-tactics

Or download just the file:

curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills/main/plugins/agentic-awesome-skills-claude/skills/red-team-tactics/SKILL.md -o SKILL.md
Technical content (original SKILL.md)

Original text by the author, straight from GitHub.

⚠️ AUTHORIZED USE ONLY This skill is for educational purposes or authorized security assessments only. You must have explicit, written permission from the system owner before using this tool. Misuse of this tool is illegal and strictly prohibited.

Mandatory confirmation gate Before running any command that probes, exploits, changes, persists on, extracts data from, or attempts credential access against a target:

  1. Ask the user to state the exact target URL, IP, account, or resource.
  2. Ask the user to confirm written authorization and the permitted scope.
  3. Show the exact command(s) and explain their expected effect.
  4. Wait for explicit confirmation in the current conversation.

Without that confirmation, remain read-only and provide defensive guidance only. Prefer a sandbox, disposable VM, or controlled lab.

AUTHORIZED USE ONLY: Use this skill only for authorized security assessments, defensive validation, or controlled educational environments.

Red Team Tactics

Adversary simulation principles based on MITRE ATT&CK framework.


1. MITRE ATT&CK Phases

Attack Lifecycle

RECONNAISSANCE → INITIAL ACCESS → EXECUTION → PERSISTENCE
       ↓              ↓              ↓            ↓
   PRIVILEGE ESC → DEFENSE EVASION → CRED ACCESS → DISCOVERY
       ↓              ↓              ↓            ↓
LATERAL MOVEMENT → COLLECTION → C2 → EXFILTRATION → IMPACT

Phase Objectives

Phase Objective
Recon Map attack surface
Initial Access Get first foothold
Execution Run code on target
Persistence Survive reboots
Privilege Escalation Get admin/root
Defense Evasion Avoid detection
Credential Access Harvest credentials
Discovery Map internal network
Lateral Movement Spread to other systems
Collection Gather target data
C2 Maintain command channel
Exfiltration Extract data

2. Reconnaissance Principles

Passive vs Active

Type Trade-off
Passive No target contact, limited info
Active Direct contact, more detection risk

Information Targets

Category Value
Technology stack Attack vector selection
Employee info Social engineering
Network ranges Scanning scope
Third parties Supply chain attack

3. Initial Access Vectors

Selection Criteria

Vector When to Use
Phishing Human target, email access
Public exploits Vulnerable services exposed
Valid credentials Leaked or cracked
Supply chain Third-party access

4. Privilege Escalation Principles

Windows Targets

Check Opportunity
Unquoted service paths Write to path
Weak service permissions Modify service
Token privileges Abuse SeDebug, etc.
Stored credentials Harvest

Linux Targets

Check Opportunity
SUID binaries Execute as owner
Sudo misconfiguration Command execution
Kernel vulnerabilities Kernel exploits
Cron jobs Writable scripts

5. Defense Evasion Principles

Key Techniques

Technique Purpose
LOLBins Use legitimate tools
Obfuscation Hide malicious code
Timestomping Hide file modifications
Log clearing Remove evidence

Operational Security

  • Work during business hours
  • Mimic legitimate traffic patterns
  • Use encrypted channels
  • Blend with normal behavior

6. Lateral Movement Principles

Credential Types

Type Use
Password Standard auth
Hash Pass-the-hash
Ticket Pass-the-ticket
Certificate Certificate auth

Movement Paths

  • Admin shares
  • Remote services (RDP, SSH, WinRM)
  • Exploitation of internal services

7. Active Directory Attacks

Attack Categories

Attack Target
Kerberoasting Service account passwords
AS-REP Roasting Accounts without pre-auth
DCSync Domain credentials
Golden Ticket Persistent domain access

8. Reporting Principles

Attack Narrative

Document the full attack chain:

  1. How initial access was gained
  2. What techniques were used
  3. What objectives were achieved
  4. Where detection failed

Detection Gaps

For each successful technique:

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FAQ

What is a 'Red Team'?

It's a team that simulates real attacks to find security weaknesses in a system or organization.

What is MITRE ATT&CK?

It's a framework (an organized guide) that lists and describes the tactics and techniques used by cybercriminals.

Can I use this to attack someone?

No. This tool is for educational purposes or authorized security testing only. Using it to attack without permission is illegal.

Details

Original description by the author

Red team tactics principles based on MITRE ATT&CK. Attack phases, detection evasion, reporting.

repo: sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills

Popularity

GitHub stars
48k
Ranking position
#3980
License
MIT
Updated
10/15/2026

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