CRTE
Altered Security

Certified Red Team Expert

Advanced Practical AD red-team lab exam + report Pass: Provider-defined objective threshold; verify late… $249

CRTE centers on Active Directory-focused red team operations and realistic enterprise attack path execution. For 2026, emphasize AD graphing, privilege path validation, and clear reporting of blast radius.

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IssuerAltered Security
FormatPractical AD red-team lab exam + report
Duration~48h practical window (indicative)
Pass ScoreProvider-defined objective threshold; verify late…
Full Syllabus
Scoping, Methodology & Reporting 15%
Rules of engagement, risk framing, evidence quality, and professional reporting.
External/Internal Reconnaissance 20%
Host discovery, service enumeration, attack-surface prioritization.
Exploitation & Initial Access 25%
Service/web exploitation, credential attacks, and foothold validation.
Privilege Escalation & Lateral Movement 25%
Local escalation, AD abuse paths, pivoting and credential reuse control checks.
Post-Exploitation & Hardening Guidance 15%
Proof of impact, cleanup, remediation mapping, and retest recommendations.