Red Team Operator: Malware Development Essentials

RTO-MDE

Red Team Operator: Malware Development Essentials

Red Team Operator: Malware Development Essentials (RTO-MDE)

Overview

The Red Team Operator: Malware Development Essentials (RTO-MDE), offered by Sektor7 Institute, is a specialized certification designed to provide a solid foundation in malware development and red team operations. It teaches participants how to design, develop, and execute custom malware to aid in advanced adversary simulations and red team engagements.

The certification focuses on real-world scenarios that help learners understand how modern malware is built and deployed in a controlled environment.

The certification validates an individual’s ability to:

  • Develop and deploy advanced malware techniques.
  • Implement and evade antivirus (AV) and endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems.
  • Create and manage payloads for sophisticated red team operations.
  • Build custom remote access trojans (RATs) and other malicious software for red team purposes.

Course Details

The RTO-MDE certification is based on Sektor7’s hands-on course, which emphasizes building practical skills in malware development, particularly in C and C++ programming languages. It is designed to immerse participants in real-world malware creation and red team strategies to enhance their offensive security capabilities.

Topics Covered:

  • Basics of malware development using C/C++.
  • Evasion of security defenses such as antivirus and EDR tools.
  • Payload development and encryption techniques.
  • Use of Command and Control (C2) infrastructure.
  • Methods for persistence, privilege escalation, and data exfiltration.

Exam Structure

To earn the RTO-MDE certification, candidates must complete a practical assessment that requires developing and deploying custom malware in a simulated environment. The exam tests the candidate’s ability to bypass modern security defenses and execute red team operations with advanced malware.

Key Exam Requirements:

  • Development of functional malware with specific evasion techniques.
  • Practical demonstration of payload execution.
  • Documentation of all techniques and results.

Who Should Take RTO-MDE?

The RTO-MDE certification is ideal for:

  • Aspiring malware developers.
  • Red team operators seeking to enhance their adversary simulation skills.
  • Threat hunters who want to understand modern malware techniques.
  • Security professionals involved in advanced offensive security testing.

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