Course Overview

Cyber threats are evolving every day, and attackers are using increasingly sophisticated techniques to breach organizations. If you work in cybersecurity, you can’t afford to wait until an attack happens; you need to simulate real-world threats before they do. 

This course gives you hands-on experience in adversary emulation using Atomic Red Team, a powerful framework mapped to MITRE ATT&CK. You’ll learn how to simulate actual cyberattacks, test security controls, and uncover weaknesses in a structured and ethical way. Through step-by-step demonstrations, you’ll execute tactics like reconnaissance, lateral movement, and privilege escalation, just like real attackers do. You’ll learn how to document your findings in a report, while you’ll also explore AI-Driven Future Developments in Adversary Emulation and Atomic Red Team. You’ll also learn a few best practices for Adversary Emulation. The course will also provide a Checklist for Adversary Emulation with the Atomic Red Team. The course will end with a short guide for the learners on how they can further leverage what they learned in this course by pursuing EC-Council’s Certified Penetration Testing Professional (C | PENT) certification. 

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to perform adversary emulation tests using the Atomic Red Team. 

What You Will Learn

  • Become proficient in performing real-world attack simulations using Atomic Red Team and MITRE ATT&CK.
  • Run attack simulations to test security controls and identify vulnerabilities.
  • Simulate attacks across specific tactics like Initial Access, Data Exfiltration, and more.
  • Learn to integrate Atomic Red Team with SIEM tools like Wazuh for better threat detection.
  • Set up and run automated adversary emulation tests.
  • Gain key skills to pursue certifications like CPENT and advance your career.

Program Curriculum

  • Cyber Threat Intelligence: Why It Matters
  • MITRE ATT&CK Framework: Structure & Use Cases
  • Red Team vs. Blue Team Exercises
  • Chapter 1 Quiz

  • What is the Atomic Red Team? Purpose & Capabilities
  • Key Terminology and Core Concepts
  • Legal Considerations and Best Practices
  • Setup and Configuration Overview
  • Chapter 2 Quiz

  • Installing Atomic Red Team and Invoke-AtomicRedTeam
  • Exploring the Atomic Test Library with Invoke-AtomicRedTeam
  • Checking Test Prerequisites & Dependencies
  • Chapter 3 Quiz

  • Executing Your First Atomic Tests
  • Customizing Inputs & Parameters for Targeted Testing
  • Automating Test Execution & Logging Results
  • Environment Cleanup Best Practices
  • Chapter 4 Quiz

  • Why SIEM Matters for Adversary Emulation
  • Integrating Atomic Red Team with Wazuh SIEM
  • Running Atomic Tests and Analyzing SIEM Logs
  • Chapter 5 Quiz

  • Collection: Gathering Interesting System Information
  • Initial Access: Simulating Phishing & Exploitation Attempts
  • Defense Evasion: Bypassing Security Controls & Hiding Activity
  • Credential Access: Extracting Credentials
  • Impact: Manipulate, Interrupt, or Destroy Systems and Data
  • Command & Control: Establishing and Maintaining Remote Access
  • Chapter 6 Quiz

  • Summary & Key Takeaways
  • Next Steps in Your Cybersecurity Journey
  • Chapter 7 Quiz
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Instructor

Gustavo Celani

Gustavo Celani is a passionate cybersecurity professional with a robust background in Application Security (AppSec) and Red Team operations. Over the years, he has held security leadership positions in both big tech companies and startups, playing a key role in securing digital assets and implementing effective cybersecurity strategies. 

In addition to his practical experience, Gustavo holds a solid academic background, underscoring his commitment to continuous learning and professional excellence. His ability to demystify complex concepts into actionable practices, hands-on experience and passion for education makes him an approachable and effective instructor for professionals aiming to elevate their skills in cybersecurity. 

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