Question

This assignment will test your understanding of several key concepts learned during the course of the semester. You will present your project on the final day of class. ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW This assignment will give you more experience working with scripting and pentesting/red teaming. RESOURCES: Course textbook, Internet access, Thrive and Writing Center, The Bible Learning Objectives and Outcomes To create and present a comprehensive, engaging, and appropriately planned cybersecurity red team plan related to the course. PROJECT DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS In this programming assignment, you will develop a project that implements a red team engagement using scripts learned in this course. You will create a project plan explaining how you would complete a penetration test engagement with a given company. I can provide specifics if you like or you can create a company profile yourself. Include how you would complete the following steps (borrowing from Backdoors & Breaches): 1. Initial Compromise 2. Pivot and Escalate 3. Persistence 4. C2 and Exfil How would you cover your tracks and avoid detection? DELIVERABLES Present the project to your class. 1. Submit the Plan in .pdf format. 2. Include your script(s). 2. You will upload this file to Blackboard 3. You will present your project on the final day of class.

Answer 1

To successfully complete the above assignment, Below is the steps that can help you on how you can approach this assignment. They are:

1. Define Company Profile: Create or use a provided company profile.
2. Red Team Engagement Plan: Outline steps: Initial Compromise, Pivot and Escalate, Persistence, C2 and Exfil. Choose appropriate scripts for each phase.
3. Covering Tracks and Avoiding Detection: Discuss techniques to avoid detection. Implement scripts for clearing logs and disguising activities.
4. Develop Scripts: Write or select well-commented scripts aligned with the plan. Test scripts in a controlled environment.
5. Create Project Plan Document: Format as a PDF with an executive summary, introduction, and detailed sections. Include diagrams if necessary.
6. Presentation: Prepare a concise presentation for the final day of class. Highlight key points and demonstrate critical script aspects.
7. Submit the project plan document and scripts on Blackboard.
8. Lastly, Ethics and Responsibility: Emphasize ethical considerations and responsible disclosure.