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C2 Framework Development

55 hours 9 Modules 15+ Labs Expert

Course Description​

Learn to build custom C2 infrastructure for advanced red team operations, avoiding detection and signature-based tools.

Learning Objectives​

  1. Design C2 communication protocols
  2. Build server and agent components
  3. Implement encryption and evasion
  4. Create modular payload systems
  5. Deploy resilient infrastructure
  6. Evade modern detection systems

Course Structure​

Modules​

Module 1: C2 Architecture (5h)​

  • C2 concepts overview
  • Architecture patterns
  • Communication models
  • Existing frameworks analysis

Module 2: Communication Protocols (8h)​

  • HTTP/HTTPS beaconing
  • DNS tunneling
  • ICMP channels
  • WebSocket communication
  • Custom protocols

Module 3: Encryption & Security (6h)​

  • TLS implementation
  • Custom encryption
  • Key exchange
  • Traffic obfuscation
  • Jitter and sleep

Module 4: Agent Development (10h)​

  • Agent architecture
  • Command execution
  • File operations
  • Screenshot/keylogging
  • Process manipulation
  • Persistence

Module 5: Server Development (8h)​

  • Server architecture
  • Database design
  • Web interface
  • API development
  • Multi-user support

Module 6: Evasion Techniques (6h)​

  • EDR evasion
  • Network evasion
  • Domain fronting
  • Malleable profiles
  • Traffic blending

Module 7: Payload Generation (5h)​

  • Stager generation
  • Payload formats
  • Encoding options
  • AV bypass

Module 8: Infrastructure (4h)​

  • Redirectors setup
  • Cloud deployment
  • Logging and OPSEC
  • Burn procedures

Module 9: Integration (3h)​

  • Tool integration
  • Automation
  • Reporting
  • Teamwork features

Tools​

ToolPurpose
Cobalt StrikeCommercial reference
HavocOpen-source C2
SliverGo-based C2
Covenant.NET C2
MythicMulti-agent C2
Educational Purpose Only

C2 development is for authorized red team operations only.