Purple Team Specialization

Bridge offensive and defensive security with collaborative testing and continuous improvement. Learn to coordinate red and blue team efforts for maximum security effectiveness.

What is Purple Teaming?

Purple teaming is a collaborative approach that combines the offensive mindset of red teams with the defensive capabilities of blue teams. Purple teams work together to test security controls, identify gaps, and continuously improve security posture.

This specialization focuses on coordination, assessment, and continuous improvement, preparing you to lead collaborative security initiatives and optimize security operations.

7-9 months
Duration
Advanced
Difficulty

What You'll Learn

  • Collaborative security testing methodologies
  • Security assessment and metrics development
  • Continuous improvement and process optimization
  • Purple team program development and management

Learning Modules

Structured learning path covering all aspects of purple team operations from fundamentals to advanced program management.

Purple Team Fundamentals

Available

Learn the principles of collaborative security testing and purple team methodology.

4-6 weeksIntermediate

Topics Covered

Purple Team PrinciplesCollaboration ModelsMethodologyBest Practices
Start Module

Collaborative Testing & Assessment

Available

Master techniques for working together with red and blue teams to improve security.

6-8 weeksIntermediate

Topics Covered

Test PlanningRed-Blue CoordinationScenario DevelopmentFeedback Loops
Start Module

Security Assessment & Metrics

Available

Learn to assess security posture and measure the effectiveness of security controls.

6-8 weeksAdvanced

Topics Covered

Security MetricsControl AssessmentRisk AnalysisPerformance Measurement
Start Module

Continuous Improvement & Optimization

Coming Soon

Develop strategies for ongoing security improvement and process optimization.

8-10 weeksAdvanced

Topics Covered

Process OptimizationLessons LearnedTraining ProgramsSecurity Evolution

Purple Team Operations

Coming Soon

Learn to manage and operate purple team engagements at scale.

8-10 weeksExpert

Topics Covered

Engagement ManagementTeam LeadershipStakeholder CommunicationProgram Development

Essential Tools

Master the industry-standard tools and frameworks used by professional purple team operators and security assessors.

MITRE ATT&CK

Adversary tactics and techniques framework

FrameworkIntermediate

Caldera

Automated adversary emulation platform

AutomationAdvanced

Atomic Red Team

Atomic tests mapped to ATT&CK

TestingIntermediate

PurpleSharp

Purple team automation framework

Purple TeamAdvanced

Industry Certifications

Prepare for and earn recognized certifications that validate your purple team and security assessment skills.

Advanced

GIAC Cyber Defense (GCD)

Comprehensive cyber defense certification

Provider: GIAC
Intermediate

CompTIA Security+

Foundation security certification

Provider: CompTIA
Advanced

CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

Security management certification

Provider: ISC²

Ready to Collaborate?

Start your journey to becoming a certified purple team operator. Learn to bridge offensive and defensive security for maximum effectiveness.