5 Minute Plan Requirements
- Password Changes
- Reset Red Team Default Configurations
- Remove Alternate Authentication Methods
- Setup Host-Based Firewall Rules
- Create and Test Backups of System Binaries
Beyond the 5 Minute Plan
- Design Techniques and Procedures for Post 5 Minutes
- Designate a Team Member to Verify Each Machine for Basic Defenses
- Document Specific Technologies and Software to Utilize
Preparations for the Competition
- Review the Topology
- Understand the Technologies
- Practice Reconfiguring Given Services
- Polish Technical Writing Skills
- Create Template Documents to Use
- Develop Automated Scripts or Tasks
- Get Adequate Sleep!
Team Collaboration
- Host Team-Oriented Practices
- Ensure Every Member is Able to Contribute
- Facilitate Appropriate Role-Designations for Teammates
Day-Of Structure
- Determine Team Roles
- Be Aware of How to Access the Environment
- Map the Network
- Run Through the 5 Minute Plan
- Verify Configurations
- Keep Up With Technical Writing Schedule
- Start Threat Hunting
- Regroup at Scheduled Lunch Break