Resource planning¶

Engagements require time, people, tools, and sometimes budget.

Time allocation¶

Planning: 1-2 weeks for first engagement, faster for repeat exercises Preparation: Red team reconnaissance and tool setup, blue team readiness checks Execution: Hours to weeks depending on scenario complexity Documentation: Real-time logging plus post-engagement reporting Debrief: Half-day to full-day debrief session Remediation: Weeks to months implementing improvements

People requirements¶

Red team: 1-3 people depending on scope. Can be internal staff, contractors, or consultants.

Blue team: SOC analysts, incident responders, threat hunters depending on objectives. Usually existing staff.

Purple team facilitator: One person coordinating, documenting, and facilitating learning.

Observers: Optional additional security staff observing for training purposes.

Stakeholders: Leadership, IT operations, communications as needed for realistic scenario.

Tools and infrastructure¶

Red team needs:

• Attack simulation tools (Cobalt Strike, Metasploit, custom scripts)

• C2 infrastructure (can be cloud VPS or local)

• Testing frameworks (Atomic Red Team, Caldera)

Blue team needs:

• Functioning SIEM, EDR, and monitoring tools

• Incident response tools and forensics capabilities

• Communication platforms

• Documentation systems

Shared infrastructure:

• Safe testing environment if not using production

• Shared documentation and collaboration tools

• Logging and evidence collection systems

Budget considerations¶

Internal resources: Staff time costs even if no external spend External services: Consultants, testing tools, cloud infrastructure Tool licensing: Some testing or monitoring tools require additional licenses Training: Skill development for team members Contingency: Buffer for unexpected needs or complications