C2 Framework Development
Course Description
Learn to build custom C2 infrastructure for advanced red team operations, avoiding detection and signature-based tools.
Learning Objectives
- Design C2 communication protocols
- Build server and agent components
- Implement encryption and evasion
- Create modular payload systems
- Deploy resilient infrastructure
- 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
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Cobalt Strike | Commercial reference |
| Havoc | Open-source C2 |
| Sliver | Go-based C2 |
| Covenant | .NET C2 |
| Mythic | Multi-agent C2 |
Educational Purpose Only
C2 development is for authorized red team operations only.
📄️ Overview
Build custom command and control infrastructure for red team operations