The Red Team Operator's Handbook

by Joseph Haynes

Joseph Haynes' Red Team Operator's Handbook is a comprehensive reference for offensive security practitioners conducting adversary simulation engagements. The book covers the full red team lifecycle from infrastructure setup and OPSEC through initial access, execution, persistence, privilege escalation, lateral movement, and exfiltration, mapped to the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Haynes provides detailed guidance on building resilient C2 infrastructure, evading endpoint detection, operating in Active Directory environments, and simulating advanced persistent threat (APT) tradecraft. Each technique includes practical implementation details, detection considerations, and OPSEC guidelines. The handbook is designed as both a learning resource and a field reference that operators can consult during live engagements.