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Team Training & Certification

Become Red Team Certified with hands-on, on-demand training - complete with cutting edge, realistic scenarios and high quality video instruction.

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📼  11 videos including lectures and lab demos

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💻  Hands-on Cobalt Strike exercises

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"To me, the biggest strength of ROPS-RT1 is the very manageable learning curve, allowing me to solidify my foundations in Red Teaming without feeling overwhelmed. On top of that, the rock-solid labs made hands-on practice both reliable and enjoyable. Beyond the experience itself, the foundational red teaming skills I gained have already proven to be both practical and invaluable in real-world scenarios."

William T
William T
Red Team Operator

"The extremely high-quality training material is presented in every conceivable format, catering to any and every learning style and is coupled with hands-on keys practical applications of key concepts that are driven home in the labs and well thought-out, intentional overarching engagement scenario. I will definitely be putting my team through this training over others on the market, and any candidate holding the associated certification will be shooting right to the top of the resume pile."

Ken Nevers
Ken Nevers
CSO & Co-Founder

"I'm excited to say I've added ROPS-RT1 to my arsenal! Rogue Arena was extremely well designed, the curriculum was awesome, and the stretch labs + exam were the best I'd ever taken. I'll keep an eye out for all the cool updates from Rogue Labs, but in the meantime, I'll be waiting in line for when I can get my mitts on ROPS-RT2."

Jacob Foster
Jacob Foster
Senior Engineer

"Just wrapped up the Rogue Labs ROPS-RT1 certification. Huge shoutout to Nicholas Downer for putting together real red team course, It’s packed with practical content focused on real-world tradecraft - from setting up C2 infrastructure, running full operations, writing logs as an operator, all the way to cleaning up the environment. ... Even with solid pentest experience, stepping into red team operations brings a whole new set of challenges and lessons. Can't wait for more content 😏"

Jakub Stankiewicz
Jakub Stankiewicz
Sr IT Sec Specialist

See the difference

ROPS-RT1 vs. the Rest:

Professional guidance, a next-gen lab environment, zero-setup required, and a certification you earn.

What Matters

The others

High Quality Video Training

Engaging lecture + step-by-step lab demonstration

1,000+ page PDFs, few/no videos

Next-Gen Lab Environment

Always-running scenarios

Private lab instances

27+ virtual machines configured as a realistic enterprise

Multiple training scenarios

Metered or auto-shutdown hours

Shared/Public scenarios

Smaller labs (often 5–20 machines)

Can require re-setup after every shutdown

Time to First Rep

Always-running scenarios

Private lab instances

27+ virtual machines configured as a realistic enterprise

Multiple training scenarios

Metered or auto-shutdown hours

Shared/Public scenarios

Smaller labs (often 5–20 machines)

Can require re-setup after every shutdown

Welcome Kit Shipped to YOU!

Premium welcome kit shipped to each student

Usually none; sometimes books only

Guarantee

100% money-back

Varies/none

Robust Certification Exam

2-day (20h) proctored exam + tradecraft audit

Unproctored or multiple choice; no tradecraft review

Enterprise/Team Features

Team performance tracking with manager dashboards

File sharing (upload/download)

Scenario sharing for pair/group work

Simultaneous VM control (co-op assistance)

Little/no visibility

No file share

Solo-only

No co-op controls

Meet your instructor

Why Red Teamers Choose ROPS-RT1

ROPS-RT1 equips you with the MODERN red-team tools, techniques, and tradecraft you’ll need to succeed in client assessments.

Modern Red Team Tools & Tradecraft

Train with the tools teams actually use:

✔ Cobalt Strike

✔ Beacon Object Files

✔ Apache Proxypass Redirectors

✔ Shellcode Loaders

✔ DLL proxy attacks

✔ Stealthy persistence

✔ Advanced tunneling

✔ Pass‑the‑Ticket / Kerberoasting

High-Quality Video Training

Studio‑grade lecture and lab demos guide you every step of the way. Clear pacing, robust lab reviews, and practical guidance ensure you learn faster and retain more. No fluff, no guesswork. Just what you need to be successful on MODERN Red Team operations.

Welcome Kit Shipped to Your Door

Your welcome kit includes course slides, labs, and the essentials to kickstart your training. It’s a tangible starting point—and a reminder to keep your momentum as you work through the labs.

Top‑Tier, Always‑On Training Environments

Train in private, isolated lab scenarios with 24/7 browser access. All course slides and videos live right alongside your virtual machines.

No pop‑ups, timers, or forced shutdowns. Your scenario stays running until your access expires.

The Certification

When you’re ready, take the 48‑hour proctored, hands‑on certification in an all new environment. Complete an end‑to‑end mock Red Team assessment and pass the tradecraft review to become ROPS‑RT1 Certified.

Meet Your Instructor

Nick Downer has 10+ years of Red Team experience across DoD and commercial environments, co‑authored RTFMv2, and created the RTFM Video Library. He’s taught 400+ students and built ROPS‑RT1 to train and certify operators the right way.

Join Our Discord

Interact with Rogue Labs staff & other dedicated Red Teamers:

✔ Get notified about new features, updates, and announcements

✔ Connect with fellow Red Team operators taking ROPS-RT1

✔ Ask questions and communicate directly with Rogue Labs staff

✔ Request features and discuss emerging tools and vulnerabilities

✔ Stay current with the latest tactics, techniques, and field news

✔ Subscribe to Rogue Labs announcements and share them with your team

Try ROPS-RT1 for $1.

Elite-level training for real engagements

Learn, practice, rehearse, and certify inside Rogue Arena, our 24/7 cyber range.

Start Learning

Watch studio-grade lectures and follow along in Lab reviews to master the Red Team TTPs that underpin successful assessments.

Practice in scenarios that feel real

Go hands-on in your own private Rogue Arena lab that mirrors enterprise networks, controls, and constraints.

Put in the reps

Repeat end-to-end scenarios, tighten your tradecraft, and log the mock assessment like you would for a real world client.

Prove it

When you’re confident, book the 48-hour proctored certification and validate your skills.

Your ROPS-RT1 Course Outline

RED TEAMING

What red teaming is, why it matters, and how you’ll operate:

• Red Team vs. Pentesting

• Tradecraft & Ethics

• Emulating Threat‑Actor TTPs

• End‑to‑End Methodology

PLANNING & INFRASTRUCTURE

Plan the assessment & configure hidden C2 infrastructure:

• What is a C2 Framework

• C2 Transport Protocols

• Blending in with Apache Proxypass

• Cobalt Strike Tour & Setup

• Assessment Planning Essentials

RECON & DEVELOPMENT

Map the target and weaponize phishing payloads:

• External Recon (Nmap, Shodan)

• OSINT Targeting & Intel

• Phishing Approach & Constraints

• Building XLL Initial Access Payloads

INITIAL ACCESS & INTERROGATION

Land the foothold and enumerate host details quickly and safely.

• Situational Awareness

• BOF vs. Assemblies vs. Shell

• LOLBIN/Automation Tradecraft Risks

• TrustedSec BOFs & inline execute

ESCALATE & FORTIFY

Persist, escalate, enumerate Active Directory, move, and fortify quietly.

• Persistence & OPSEC (loaders, tasks)

• Local Privilege Escalation / Token Manipulation Tactics (PTH/make/steal)

• Active Directory Enumeration, Fileserver Data‑Mining, Lateral Movement

• Domain Controller Compromise, Credential Harvesting, Trusts, DLL Proxy Attacks, Logging

IMPACT

Turn access into impact, tunnel deep into the network, and show impact.

• Cobalt Strike Quality‑of‑Life Scripts

• Pass The Ticket Attacks With Rubeus

• KeePass/SSH Key Cracking; Linux Situational Awareness & Tunneling

• Double‑SSH Tunnels, Investigation, Cleanup/Report

"Big thanks to Nicholas Downer and the team at Rogue Labs for an outstanding experience with ROPS-1. The course layout, content, and labs are top notch. The TTPs covered are spot on—real-world relevant and immediately applicable. Whether you're new to Red Teaming or looking to sharpen your tradecraft, this course delivers the skills needed to become a seasoned on-net operator. Highly recommend."

John C Kelley IV
John C Kelley IV
Director, Red Team

"I recently finished the Red Team Operations course by Rogue Labs an amazing experience focused on real-world inspired scenarios and modern Red Team tradecraft. Not only did I pass the exam, but I also challeneged myself to complete all the Stretch Labs, unguided labs designed for those that want to go the extra mile. Huge thanks to Nick Downer for deliver top-tier content and pushing us to level up every step of the way."

Johnny Chafla
Johnny Chafla
Penetration Tester

"To all aspiring and current Red Teamers I cannot recommend this course enough! Nicholas Downer is an incredible instructor and the care he has put into the design of the labs and content is evident in every moment of the week-long class. If you are looking to level up your Red Team skills, make sure to check out ROPS-RT1 from Rogue Labs!"

Aaron Stone
Aaron Stone
Red Team Operator

"This has to be the most fun I've had for training and certification. After weeks of lab work and living inside Cobalt Strike, I can proudly say that I have obtained my ROPS-RT1 certification from Rogue Labs. Highly recommend this course for anyone looking to up their offensive security skills."

Bryan Sfara
Bryan Sfara
Info Sec Researcher

Why ROPS-RT1 Is the #1 Red Team Training Program

Built for anyone searching for red team training, red teaming skills, or a red team certification.

✔ Learn red teaming step-by-step with real attack scenarios

✔ Master practical red team tactics, tools, and workflows

✔ Get hands-on red team training used in real engagements

✔ Earn a credible red team certification employers look for

✔ Build skills in adversarial simulation and offensive security

✔ Perfect for beginners, analysts, and future red team operators

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