Network Attacks: Command and Control
In this lab you will practice how to establish command and control with a Windows Endpoint. You will be exposed to two commonly used tools: PoshC2 and Empire. When you are finished, you will have the skills to use these two C2 frameworks to establish command and control.
Terms and conditions apply.
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Getting Started in the Lab Environment
Here are the initial instructions and explanation of the lab environment. Read this while your environment is busy creating itself from nothing. Yes, this violates physics; we know. How fun!
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Tunneling your C2 Communication
In this challenge you will explore how to setup a C2 communications channel over https using the PoshC2 framework.
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Using Non-Standard Ports for C2 Communication
As you solidify your skills on establishing command and control, in this challenge you will work with Empire. This time you will leverage a non-standard port to establish a C2 channel.
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The Last Challenge
Welcome to the final challenge! This is your last chance to experiment in the environment. Clicking Finish Lab will end this little world that flittered into existence just for you.
Provided environment for hands-on practice
We will provide the credentials and environment necessary for you to practice right within your browser.
Guided walkthrough
Follow along with the author’s guided walkthrough and build something new in your provided environment!
Did you know?
On average, you retain 75% more of your learning if you get time for practice.
Recommended prerequisites
- Basic Linux knowledge
- Basic networking knowledge