Frameworks

PowerShell Empire / Starkiller

Post-exploitation framework with PowerShell/Python agents and GUI (Starkiller).

advanced

Linux

Windows

Post-Exploitation

Lateral Movement

Persistence

Authorized testing only. Practice on systems you own, isolated labs, or targets with written permission. Unauthorized access is illegal.

Windows-heavy lab environments after you have a foothold.

Start empire server, use Starkiller GUI or CLI to generate stagers and run modules.

Classic learning path for Windows post-ex and AD tradecraft concepts.

Commands & usage

./ps-empire server

./ps-empire client

Commands are educational examples. Adapt hosts, paths, and rates to your authorized scope.

Kali Linux

Debian-based distro preloaded with hundreds of offensive security tools.

Parrot OS

Security-focused Debian derivative with Privacy and Security editions.

Metasploit Framework

Modular exploitation framework with payloads, auxiliaries, and post modules.

Cobalt Strike

Commercial adversary simulation platform with Beacon C2.

Sliver

Open-source adversary emulation C2 framework (implants, listeners, pivots).

Mythic C2

Collaborative multi-agent C2 platform with modular agents.