About the CRT-ID Certification

I recently obtained the Certified Red Team Infra Developer (CRT-ID) certification from Cyberwarfare Labs. This certification focuses on advanced skills to build, automate, and manage secure offensive infrastructure for red team operations. It covers the design of OPSEC-safe environments using on-premise and cloud resources and equips red teamers with practical expertise to support realistic adversary simulations.

Exam Experience & Preparation

The CRT-ID includes an extensive practical exam (6 hours) where you build and operate a red team infrastructure that mimics sophisticated attack scenarios. The hands-on exam challenges you to:

• Establish OPSEC-safe command and control (C2) infrastructures.
• Deploy scalable environments leveraging cloud platforms and on-prem resources.
• Customize payload servers, redirectors, and other offensive infrastructure components.

Preparation involved studying detailed video lectures, extensive lab practice, and submitting a comprehensive exam report outlining findings and methodologies.

Who Should Take CRT-ID?

This certification is ideal for intermediate to advanced red teamers, penetration testers, and cybersecurity professionals who want to specialize in offensive infrastructure development. It is highly relevant for professionals involved in adversary simulation, red team operations, and security automation.

Why This Certification Matters

• Teaches mission-critical skills for managing stealthy red team infrastructure.
• Prepares operators for modern APT-style campaigns using hybrid cloud and on-prem tools.
• Combines theoretical knowledge with demanding hands-on exercises.
• Highly regarded by employers looking for skilled red team infrastructure developers.
• An excellent foundation for further certifications in multi-cloud and advanced red teaming.

Next Steps

With CRT-ID under my belt, I’m ready to build scalable, OPSEC-safe infrastructures that emulate real-world threat actors effectively. This certification complements my offensive security skills and helps me contribute to comprehensive adversarial engagements. I recommend CRT-ID for anyone looking to level up in red team infrastructure and automation.