(Methodology)
Phase 1: Weaponization & Stealthy Infiltration. Meticulously following the **MITRE ATT&CK** framework, I
engineer custom campaign infrastructure and payloads. Initial access is often achieved through
high-fidelity **Spear Phishing** or physical tailgating (Social Engineering). To evade detection, I
utilize malleable redirectors (Azure FrontDoor, Cloudflare) and execute 'fileless' malware payloads that
reside solely in memory, bypassing standard AV and EDR signatures at the perimeter.
Phase 2: Lateral Movement & Mission Execution. Once inside, I operate "living off the land" (LotL) to
blend in with administrative traffic. I pivot through the network using legitimate protocols (RDP, SSH,
SMB), harvesting credentials and escalating privileges to compromise the **Active Directory Forest**.
The operation culminates in the achievement of the Customer's **Crown Jewel Objectives**—such as
accessing PII databases, source code repositories, or SWIFT payment gateways—proving the impact without
business disruption.
(Tools & Resources)
Tool Category
Primary Software/Framework
Initial Access & Reconnaissance
Nmap, GoBuster, Maltego, Custom Phishing Kits
Post-Exploitation & C2
Cobalt Strike, C2 Matrix, Metasploit, PowerShell Empire
Active Directory / Lateral Movement
BloodHound, Responder, Impacket Suite, Mimikatz
Custom Development & Evasion
C/C++, Python, Shellcode Encoders, AV/EDR Bypass
Techniques