Frameworks

Havoc

Modern open-source C2 with Demon agent and graphical teamserver client.

advanced

Linux

Post-Exploitation

Lateral Movement

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

Practicing modern C2 concepts in a home lab.

Build teamserver + client, create listeners, generate Demon payloads, task sessions.

Active open-source project reflecting current offensive tooling patterns.

Commands & usage

./havoc server --profile ./profiles/havoc.yaotl -v

./havoc 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.