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The Operator Handbook takes three disciplines (Red Team, OSINT, Blue Team) and combines them into one complete reference guide. The book contains 100+ individual cheat sheet references for many of the most frequently used tools and techniques by practitioners. Includes content to assist the most seasoned cybersecurity veteran or someone just getting started in the career field. The goal of combining all disciplines into one book was to remove the artificial barriers that only certain knowledge exists within a "Team". The reality is today's complex digital landscape demands some level of knowledge in all areas. The "Operator" culture should mean a well-rounded team member no matter the "Team" you represent. All cybersecurity practitioners are Operators. The Blue Team should observe and understand Red Team tactics, Red Team should continually push collaboration with the Blue Team, and OSINT should continually work to peel back evidence of evil doers scattered across disparate data sources. In the spirit of having no separation, each reference is listed in alphabetical order. Not only does this remove those team separated notions, but it also aids in faster lookup. Also almost every topic is covered in "How to exploit X" and "How to defend X" perspectives. Tools and topics covered: Cloud Services, Operating Systems, Mobile, OSINT, Ports, Forensics, Malware Resources, Defender tools, Attacker tools, OSINT tools, and various other supporting tools (Vim, iptables, nftables, etc...). This handbook was truly meant to be a single source for the most common tools and techniques an Operator can encounter while on the job.
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Customers find this book comprehensive and practical for everyday use, with useful information organized alphabetically and indexed appropriately. Moreover, the commands are well-documented, with one customer highlighting offensive tactics for intelligence gathering and defensive strategies. Additionally, the book serves as a fantastic desk reference of commonly used commands, and customers consider it worth more than its asking price.

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49 customers mention "Information content"45 positive4 negative

Customers find the book comprehensive and useful, with one customer describing it as a goldmine of information for operators, while another notes it serves as a reference for all aspects of operations.

"...and collaborative tools for effective operations with this comprehensive handbook...." Read more

"Great resource. Always have it in my bag with me at work." Read more

"...Its packed full of a wide variety of extremely useful information in one place. This tool is a must." Read more

"Wonderful resource! I don’t know what I did before it but it now lives next to my computer. I would highly recommend this book!" Read more

15 customers mention "Use"14 positive1 negative

Customers find the book practical for everyday use, with one mentioning it comes in handy for assessments and another noting its usefulness for IP tables.

"This is by far, the best, most useful book I’ve bought, it never leaves my desk...." Read more

"...Great resource to have on hand." Read more

"Definitely a good book to have handy, physically. There was some content repeat, but for me that was OK. Good book, definitely recommend it." Read more

"This book is chalked full of useful and practical commands and info for any engagement!" Read more

12 customers mention "Organization"10 positive2 negative

Customers appreciate the book's organization, noting that it is alphabetically arranged and indexed appropriately, with one customer highlighting how it is organized by specific categories of security practices.

"This book is chalk full of guides, hints, tips. It's well organized and immediately brought to mind the "Pocket Ref" by Thomas Glover...." Read more

"...I love that it is organized alphabetically and not by team, and that there is a reference for almost anything you can think of at the end of the book..." Read more

"...pdf so it was easier to use (COPY/PASTA), but overall the book is well laid out and indexed appropriately...." Read more

"This text is a great addition to your reference library. Well organized with up to date information...." Read more

11 customers mention "Command quality"10 positive1 negative

Customers appreciate the command quality of the book, with one customer highlighting its comprehensive coverage of offensive tactics, intelligence gathering, and defensive strategies.

"...This guide offers valuable insights, techniques, and references for many aspects of cybersecurity operations...." Read more

"...give you the ability to look something up quickly, and points you in the right direction if you really need to dig for more...." Read more

"...Loaded with useful information and commands that could be beneficial to most people working with computers...." Read more

"...And there is a lot of good commands in here. No formatting issues on my book...." Read more

11 customers mention "Command reference"11 positive0 negative

Customers find this book to be a fantastic desk reference of commonly used commands, describing it as the best field manual out there, with one customer noting it replaces four reference manuals.

"This book is IMO the best field manual out there. I have the RTFM, BTFM, and almost every other Red Team and Pen Testing book out there...." Read more

"...This is a reference manual to remind you of things you forgot or things you should look into in other sources. The index is good...." Read more

"...For those looking for a good command reference, this is the one to get." Read more

"This book is chalk full of guides, hints, tips. It's well organized and immediately brought to mind the "Pocket Ref" by Thomas Glover...." Read more

7 customers mention "Value for money"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be worth more than its asking price.

"...If your thinking about it, don't hesitate, the book is worth far more than the asking price and I give it an honest 5 stars." Read more

"Great book with rich content. Must have for today's Pentesters . Great price ,well explained" Read more

"Really useful information and clear. Worth the purchase." Read more

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6 customers mention "Book coverage"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the comprehensive coverage of the book, with one review specifically highlighting its detailed treatment of red teams and OSINT.

"...hardware and malware to OSCP certification... and this book covers EVERYTHING... the best reference manual/resource I've ever come across...." Read more

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  • Dr. Larry Leibrock
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tool Book to connect CYBERSEC professionals to both shared knowledge and each other
    Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2024
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    Potential readers - This is a set of curated and collaborative tools for effective operations with this comprehensive handbook.

    Cross knowledge domains of Red Team, Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), and Blue Team as we develop grounded practices base on acquired knowledge, skills and experience in cybersecurity.

    This guide offers valuable insights, techniques, and references for many aspects of cybersecurity operations.

    The handbook equips you with a professional curated set of knowledge, practices and tools to successfully excel in the complex and changing landscape of cybersecurity operations.

    The handbook is your go-to desktop resource for mastering the art of resilience and trusted cyber operations.

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  • R. Vazquez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic reference!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2020
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    The term "handy" gets thrown around quite a bit, as is the nature of all cliches. But I think the term perfectly describes this book. All IT professionals perform research and reference many materials during their daily operations, it is impossible to know everything. Although I'm pretty new to the industry, I have found that this book has helped cut down my time performing research and has helped me focus more on where I should be looking. Instead of having three or four tabs/terminals open with "man" pages, I can look up common commands and methods with this reference. VERY handy indeed. This is particularly helpful when I'm only on my laptop and screen desktop space is at a premium.

    Does this book have everything that you will need every day? Not at all, and it's not meant to. It will give you the ability to look something up quickly, and points you in the right direction if you really need to dig for more.

    Great book, I highly recommend it.
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  • CrazyTaxi
    5.0 out of 5 stars All those commands you don't use enough to have memorized
    Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2020
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    I wish the digital version would come as a pdf so it was easier to use (COPY/PASTA), but overall the book is well laid out and indexed appropriately. This is a reference manual to remind you of things you forgot or things you should look into in other sources.

    The index is good. I have both the digital and the physical edition, but I highly recommend the digital edition. Ctrl-F, Ctrl-C, and Ctrl-V will save you so much time.

    CAVEAT: THIS BOOK WILL NOT TEACH YOU ALL THE THINGS! It is excellent for what it is, but if you want an instruction manual or training, this is not that book. This book is targeted at individuals with some training/experience who have some clue about what they need to look for.
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  • Mike Kavka
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
    Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2020
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    The information in this book is perfect. That it is in alphabetical order makes finding items pretty easy. About the only downside is I have found some syntax errors in Windows Defender Advanced Hunting searches, but that is dependent on when Microsoft last did their changes to the searches, and it is pretty easy to find the correct syntax.
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  • none ya
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mastering the Art of Operations: The Ultimate Handbook for Red Team, OSINT, and Blue Team
    Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2023
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    Unlock the secrets of effective operations with this comprehensive handbook. Explore the realms of Red Team, Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), and Blue Team as you dive into the world of cybersecurity. This reference guide offers valuable insights, techniques, and references for all aspects of operations. From offensive tactics to intelligence gathering and defensive strategies, this handbook equips you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the complex landscape of cybersecurity operations. Whether you're a security professional, researcher, or enthusiast, this ultimate handbook is your go-to resource for mastering the art of operations.
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  • dme
    5.0 out of 5 stars So useful!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2020
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    I work in network operations, and this book is extremely handy for IP tables, various attacks, various exploits, and network security. I love that it is organized alphabetically and not by team, and that there is a reference for almost anything you can think of at the end of the book. It is so useful for when you have to double check something or need the syntax for a specific tool. 5/5 have recommended to friends in the industry and they all agree with me on it. Love it! Thank you for printing this!
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  • Dad of 3
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hands down MUST have in your library!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2020
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    Since I purchased this amazing handbook, I've referenced it no less than 30 times. My most referenced sections are the Web and SQL sections. I cannot give enough thanks to the authors and I cannot recommend this book enough to any and all who are in the Cyber Security field. Whether your just starting out as an Operator, or PenTester, or System Architect, you have an opportunity to gain seriously valuable knowledge from this book. If your thinking about it, don't hesitate, the book is worth far more than the asking price and I give it an honest 5 stars.
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  • J Mon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Handy Desk Reference
    Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2020
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    I mostly use this book for the OSINT and Mac OS sections, but the entire book is a goldmine of information for all types of operators. I really like the list of commands for Regex, the section on Linux structure, and the list of OSINT tools. The book is organized alphabetically, and I like the font. I've been carrying it back and forth between my home office and my remote work location -- I probably should just get it on Kindle to make it easier.
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  • Reece
    5.0 out of 5 stars Handy reference
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 8, 2025
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    Always take it with me on any CTF I take part it in. Useful for a quick reference and while it's not going to solve all your problems I find it useful for pointing me in the right direction or jogging my memory when I'm there days into an event and my brain is starting to fry.
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  • xh
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Reference Book
    Reviewed in Singapore on June 26, 2021
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    Amazing reference book for anyone in cybersecurity. As I start learning more tools and techniques, this great book assist me with commands that I can refer to that I have learnt, and also allows me to explore more common tools and techniques in this book. I highly recommend this as the first book you must get when starting out in cybersecurity! This book is also frequently updated which is useful too.
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  • Marcos
    5.0 out of 5 stars ok
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  • Exploit
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favourites book
    Reviewed in France on November 3, 2022
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    It’s very good and helpful even if you are a beginner, and if you don’t really understand English at a high level it’s still good, I recommend it for everyone in the IT sector
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  • Niko C
    5.0 out of 5 stars Master Mem Trigger
    Reviewed in Australia on January 10, 2023
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    This has pretty much everything to trigger your memory, and more to make you ask "whats that?". This is a field book, not something you read. Extremely handy to have on the desk.
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