RedOPS Framework

Professional Cybersecurity Intelligence & Attack Surface Management Platform

⚠️ Important: RedOPS is NOT a hacking tool. It is a professional OSINT + metadata + threat-modeling automation system designed for authorized security assessments only.

The Problem

Modern cybersecurity teams face critical challenges:

Fragmented Tooling: Security assessments require multiple disparate tools, creating inefficiencies and gaps in coverage
Manual Threat Modeling: Mapping attack surfaces and potential attack paths is time-consuming and inconsistent
Limited Visibility: Organizations struggle to understand their external exposure and risk posture
Compliance Burden: Ensuring assessments stay within authorized scope while maintaining audit trails is complex
Report Generation: Translating technical findings into actionable intelligence for stakeholders requires significant effort

RedOPS addresses these challenges by providing a unified, modular framework for defensive security assessments, threat intelligence gathering, and risk quantification.

Why RedOPS?

RedOPS is a comprehensive cybersecurity platform designed for red teams, blue teams, security analysts, and penetration testers to:

Automate Reconnaissance: Systematically gather and analyze public intelligence about target environments
Quantify Risk: Score and prioritize security exposures using structured methodologies (likelihood × impact)
Model Threats: Map potential attack paths to the MITRE ATT&CK framework for standardized threat intelligence
Ensure Compliance: Enforce strict scope validation and maintain comprehensive audit logs
Accelerate Assessments: Replace manual processes with automated, repeatable pipelines
Generate Intelligence: Transform raw data into executive summaries and technical reports

Core Capabilities

OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) - Automated gathering of public information from authorized sources
Metadata Forensics - Extract and analyze metadata from documents, images, and code repositories
Attack Surface Analysis - Identify and map external-facing assets and potential exposure points
Threat Modeling - Simulate adversary behavior and map to MITRE ATT&CK techniques
Risk Quantification - Calculate and prioritize risks using industry-standard scoring methodologies
Compliance-First Design - Built-in scope validation, audit logging, and safe-by-default configuration

Solutions Implemented

RedOPS implements a modular pipeline architecture that addresses cybersecurity assessment challenges through specialized, composable modules:

🔍 Reconnaissance & OSINT

Problem: Manual reconnaissance is time-consuming and inconsistent
Solution: Automated OSINT pipelines for systematic intelligence gathering

Domain Profiling: DNS enumeration and subdomain discovery
Technology Fingerprinting: Identify web servers, frameworks, and stack components
Public Profile Analysis: Gather publicly available organizational information
Asset Mapping: Enumerate external-facing services and endpoints

Value: Reduces reconnaissance time from hours to minutes while ensuring comprehensive coverage

📄 Metadata & Digital Forensics

Problem: Hidden metadata in documents and files can reveal sensitive organizational information
Solution: Automated metadata extraction and forensic analysis

EXIF Analysis: Extract geolocation, device, and timestamp data from images
Document Intelligence: Parse metadata from PDFs, Office documents, and archives
Code Repository Analysis: Fingerprint technology stacks and dependencies
Artifact Detection: Identify potential information leakage in public files

Value: Identify data exposure risks that manual reviews typically miss

🧠 Threat Intelligence & Analysis

Problem: Raw data doesn't translate directly into actionable security insights
Solution: Automated intelligence processing and risk quantification

Entity Extraction: Identify organizations, individuals, and locations from unstructured data
Pattern Recognition: Cluster similar findings and detect anomalies
Risk Scoring: Calculate risk severity using likelihood × impact methodology
Asset Graphing: Visualize relationships between entities and infrastructure

Value: Transforms raw reconnaissance data into prioritized, actionable intelligence

🎯 Threat Modeling & Attack Simulation

Problem: Understanding adversary perspectives and potential attack paths requires specialized expertise
Solution: Non-intrusive attack path analysis mapped to industry frameworks

Attack Path Inference: Model potential adversary TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures)
MITRE ATT&CK Mapping: Standardize threat intelligence using the ATT&CK framework
Scenario Generation: Create realistic threat scenarios based on discovered exposures
Defensive Recommendations: Suggest mitigations aligned with identified techniques

Value: Enables proactive defense by modeling adversary behavior without performing actual attacks

📊 Reporting & Documentation

Problem: Communicating technical findings to diverse stakeholders (executives, technical teams, auditors)
Solution: Multi-format automated reporting system

Executive Summaries: High-level risk overviews for leadership (Markdown/HTML)
Technical Reports: Detailed findings for security teams
Data Export: Machine-readable formats (JSON, CSV) for integration with SIEM/SOAR platforms
Custom Templates: Flexible reporting to meet organizational requirements

Value: Eliminates hours of manual report writing while ensuring consistent, professional deliverables

🤖 AI-Powered Analysis

Problem: Interpreting security findings and generating actionable recommendations requires deep expertise Solution: Integrated AI assistants for analysis, explanation, and remediation guidance

Finding Analysis: AI-powered interpretation of scan results with risk prioritization
Security Explanations: Natural language explanations of vulnerabilities and concepts
Remediation Suggestions: Actionable fix recommendations with priority levels
Executive Summaries: AI-generated business-focused security briefings
Interactive Chat: Q&A interface for security questions with scan context

Supported Providers: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, Groq, and Ollama (local)

Value: Accelerates analysis and makes security insights accessible to technical and non-technical stakeholders

🛡️ Compliance & Governance

Problem: Security assessments must operate within strict legal and ethical boundaries
Solution: Built-in scope validation and audit logging

Scope Enforcement: Explicit allow-lists for domains, IPs, and directories
Strict Mode: Automatic rejection of out-of-scope targets
Comprehensive Audit Logs: Complete operation history for compliance audits
Safe-by-Default: Conservative configuration prevents accidental violations

Value: Reduces legal/ethical risks and simplifies compliance with regulations and assessment agreements

Impact on Cybersecurity Workflows

For Red Teams

Faster Reconnaissance: Automate initial target profiling and OSINT gathering
Standardized Methodology: Ensure comprehensive coverage across engagements
Attack Path Modeling: Identify potential attack vectors without active exploitation
Professional Reporting: Generate client-ready deliverables automatically

For Blue Teams / Defenders

External Exposure Assessment: Understand your organization's attack surface from an adversary perspective
Risk Prioritization: Focus defensive resources on highest-risk exposures
Threat Intelligence: Map organizational vulnerabilities to MITRE ATT&CK for strategic planning
Continuous Monitoring: Establish baseline assessments and track changes over time

For Security Analysts

Intelligence Gathering: Automate collection and analysis of public threat intelligence
Investigation Support: Extract metadata and analyze digital artifacts during incident response
Vendor Assessments: Evaluate third-party security posture using public information
Compliance Reporting: Generate audit-ready documentation of assessment activities

For Penetration Testers

Engagement Efficiency: Reduce time spent on manual reconnaissance
Scope Compliance: Built-in guardrails prevent accidental scope violations
Consistent Quality: Standardized pipelines ensure repeatable results
Client Communication: Professional reports improve engagement outcomes

Constraints & Design Philosophy

RedOPS is designed with strict ethical and operational boundaries:

✅ Authorized Use Cases

Security assessments on explicitly authorized systems
OSINT gathering from publicly available sources only
Analysis of your own organization's infrastructure
Research and educational purposes in controlled environments

❌ What RedOPS Does NOT Do

No Active Exploitation: RedOPS performs analysis, not attacks
No Vulnerability Scanning: Use dedicated tools (Nessus, OpenVAS) for this purpose
No Credential Attacks: No brute forcing, password cracking, or credential harvesting
No Network Intrusion: No port scanning, packet injection, or network attacks
No Payload Generation: No malware creation or exploit development
No Private Data Access: Only analyzes publicly available information

🔒 Security & Ethics

Legal Compliance: Designed to operate within legal and ethical boundaries
Privacy Respect: No collection of personal identifiable information beyond public profiles
Transparency: Comprehensive logging of all operations
Accountability: Audit trails support compliance reviews and incident investigation

Installation

Requirements

Python 3.10 or higher
pip package manager
(Optional) Virtual environment recommended

From Source

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/AreteDriver/RedOPS.git
cd RedOPS

# Install in development mode
pip install -e .

# Install with full recon dependencies
pip install -e ".[full]"

# Install with AI features (OpenAI/Anthropic)
pip install -e ".[ai]"

# Install everything
pip install -e ".[all]"

Using pip

pip install redops

For more detailed installation options, dependency management, and troubleshooting, please refer to the SETUP.md guide.

Quick Start

RedOPS uses pipeline-based workflows to chain together security assessment modules.

1. List Available Pipelines

redops list

2. Run Security Assessment Pipelines

# Corporate attack surface assessment
redops run config/pipelines/corp_assessment.json company.com --output-dir ./reports

# Reconnaissance and OSINT gathering
redops run config/pipelines/recon_pipeline.json example.com

# Metadata forensics on document directory
redops run config/pipelines/forensic_pipeline.json /path/to/documents

# Custom pipeline with configuration
redops run my_pipeline.json target --config security_config.json

3. Review Assessment Results

Reports are saved to the ./output directory (or your specified --output-dir):

executive_summary_*.md - High-level risk overview for leadership and clients
technical_report_*.md - Detailed findings for security teams
report_*.html - Styled HTML reports for presentations
data_*.json - Machine-readable data for integration with security platforms (SIEM, SOAR)

4. AI-Powered Analysis

# Configure API key (one-time setup)
redops apikey set -p anthropic  # or: -p openai, -p google

# Explain security concepts
redops ai explain -q "What is OWASP A03:2021 Injection?"

# Analyze scan results with AI
redops ai analyze -i output/data_scan.json

# Get remediation suggestions
redops ai suggest -i output/data_scan.json

# Generate executive summary
redops ai summarize -i output/data_scan.json

# Interactive security Q&A
redops ai chat

# Override provider/model per-command
redops ai explain -q "What is XSS?" -p anthropic -m claude-sonnet-4-20250514
redops ai explain -q "What is XSS?" -p gemini -m gemini-2.0-flash
redops ai explain -q "What is XSS?" -p groq -m llama-3.3-70b-versatile  # Fast inference
redops ai explain -q "What is XSS?" -p ollama -m llama3.2  # Local, no API key needed

5. Run AI-Enhanced Scans

# Full assessment with AI analysis (requires API key)
redops scan example.com --preset ai_enhanced

6. Web Dashboard

# Install web dependencies
pip install redops[web]

# Start the web server
redops-web

# Access dashboard at http://localhost:8000
# API docs at http://localhost:8000/api/docs

Features:

REST API for programmatic access
Real-time scan progress tracking
Interactive results viewer
AI analysis integration

7. Claude Code Integration (MCP)

RedOPS can be used directly from Claude Code via the Model Context Protocol.

Setup:

# Add to ~/.claude.json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "redops": {
            "command": "redops-mcp"
        }
    }
}

Available tools in Claude Code:

redops_scan - Run security reconnaissance
redops_explain - Get AI explanations of security concepts
redops_analyze - Analyze scan results
redops_suggest - Get remediation suggestions
redops_summarize - Generate executive summaries

Use Cases in Cybersecurity

🎯 Red Team Engagements

Scenario: Authorized penetration testing engagement
Workflow:

Run corporate assessment pipeline on target domain
Generate MITRE ATT&CK mapped attack paths
Use findings to identify realistic attack vectors
Create professional client deliverables

Benefit: Reduces reconnaissance phase from days to hours

🛡️ Blue Team Posture Assessment

Scenario: Quarterly external exposure review
Workflow:

Run reconnaissance pipeline on your organization's domains
Analyze metadata leakage in publicly available documents
Review risk scores and prioritize remediation
Track improvements over time

Benefit: Proactive identification of security gaps before adversaries exploit them

🔍 Threat Intelligence Collection

Scenario: Competitor analysis or threat actor profiling
Workflow:

Configure scope with allowed targets
Run OSINT and metadata extraction pipelines
Extract entities and build relationship graphs
Export to threat intelligence platforms

Benefit: Structured, repeatable intelligence gathering process

📋 Compliance & Audit Support

Scenario: Annual security audit preparation
Workflow:

Run compliance-enabled pipelines with audit logging
Generate executive summaries for auditors
Provide technical reports demonstrating security controls
Submit audit logs showing assessment scope adherence

Benefit: Comprehensive documentation reduces audit preparation time

4. Verify Installation

# Check version
redops --version

# List available pipelines
redops list

# Test with example pipeline (replace with your authorized domain)
redops run config/pipelines/recon_pipeline.json yourdomain.com

Use Cases

🎯 Corporate Security Assessment

Assess your organization's external attack surface:

# Run corporate assessment on your domain
redops run config/pipelines/corp_assessment.json company.com --output-dir ./assessment

# Review exposure summary
cat ./assessment/executive_summary_*.md

What it analyzes:

Public DNS records and IP exposure
Technology stack fingerprinting
Publicly accessible metadata
Risk scoring and prioritization

🔍 Forensic Analysis

Analyze metadata from documents and images in a directory:

# Analyze a directory of files
redops run config/pipelines/forensic_pipeline.json /path/to/documents

# Extract EXIF data, document metadata, and hidden information

What it extracts:

EXIF data from images (GPS, camera info, timestamps)
Document metadata (authors, creation dates, edit history)
Code repository artifacts
Dependency information

🧪 Threat Modeling

Model potential attack paths for your infrastructure:

# Generate threat model
redops run config/pipelines/recon_pipeline.json target.com

# Review MITRE ATT&CK mappings in report

What it generates:

Attack path scenarios
MITRE ATT&CK technique mappings
Risk assessment matrix
Defensive recommendations

Practical Examples

Example 1: Domain Reconnaissance

# Reconnaissance on authorized domain
redops run config/pipelines/recon_pipeline.json example.com --output-dir ./recon_results

Sample Output:

[RedOps] Loading pipeline: config/pipelines/recon_pipeline.json
[RedOps] Pipeline: Domain Reconnaissance
[RedOps] Target: example.com
[RedOps] Steps: 6

[RedOps] Starting pipeline execution...
  ✓ Scope validation passed
  ✓ DNS enumeration completed (4 A records found)
  ✓ Technology stack fingerprinted
  ✓ Risk scoring completed
  ✓ Executive summary generated
  ✓ HTML report generated

[RedOps] Pipeline completed successfully!

=== Output Files ===
  executive_summary_path: ./recon_results/executive_summary_20250113.md
  technical_report_path: ./recon_results/technical_report_20250113.md
  html_report_path: ./recon_results/report_20250113.html
  data_export_path: ./recon_results/data_20250113.json

Example 2: Document Metadata Analysis

# Analyze metadata from a directory
redops run config/pipelines/forensic_pipeline.json ~/Documents/project_files

Findings might include:

📄 Document Metadata Summary:
  - 15 PDF files analyzed
  - 8 unique authors identified
  - 3 documents contain GPS coordinates
  - 12 images with camera EXIF data
  - Creation dates spanning 2022-2025

⚠️ Privacy Concerns:
  - Report_Final.pdf contains author: "John Smith"
  - IMG_1234.jpg contains GPS: 37.7749° N, 122.4194° W
  - Proposal.docx has edit history with 4 contributors

Example 3: Custom Pipeline

Create your own pipeline for specific needs:

{
  "metadata": {
    "name": "Quick Security Scan",
    "description": "Fast security assessment for authorized targets",
    "version": "1.0"
  },
  "steps": [
    {
      "name": "Validate Scope",
      "module": "compliance.scope_guard.validate_scope",
      "enabled": true
    },
    {
      "name": "DNS Enumeration",
      "module": "recon.domains.enumerate_dns",
      "enabled": true
    },
    {
      "name": "Risk Assessment",
      "module": "intel.risk_scoring.calculate_risk",
      "enabled": true
    },
    {
      "name": "Generate Report",
      "module": "reporting.markdown_report.generate_exec_summary",
      "enabled": true
    }
  ]
}

Save as config/pipelines/quick_scan.json and run:

redops run config/pipelines/quick_scan.json target.com

Architecture

RedOPS implements a modular pipeline architecture designed for flexibility, extensibility, and security.

Design Principles

Modularity: Each capability is isolated in independent modules
Composability: Modules can be chained into custom workflows
Security-First: Scope validation and audit logging are mandatory components
Extensibility: Add new modules without modifying core framework, or use the plugin system
Auditability: Complete operation logging for compliance and debugging

Plugin System

RedOPS includes a comprehensive plugin system for extending functionality:

# List installed plugins
redops plugin list

# Load a plugin from file
redops plugin load --source ./my_plugin.py

# Enable/disable plugins
redops plugin enable --name my_plugin
redops plugin disable --name my_plugin

Plugin Types:

ModulePlugin - Custom reconnaissance/analysis modules
ReporterPlugin - Custom report formatters
EnricherPlugin - Data enrichment
HookPlugin - Pipeline lifecycle hooks (before/after module, on error)

Plugins can be placed in ~/.config/redops/plugins/ or ./plugins/ for auto-discovery.

Third-Party Intelligence

RedOPS integrates with external threat intelligence APIs:

Service	Module	Description
Shodan	`shodan`	Host/port intelligence, vulnerabilities, banners
Censys	`censys`	Certificate transparency, host discovery

# Configure API keys
redops apikey set --provider shodan
redops apikey set --provider censys_id
redops apikey set --provider censys_secret

# Run intel modules
redops scan example.com -m shodan,censys

Project Structure

redops/
├── src/redops/
│   ├── core/               # Core components
│   │   ├── context.py      # Pipeline context object
│   │   ├── module_base.py  # Base module class
│   │   ├── models.py       # Pydantic data models
│   │   └── config.py       # Configuration management
│   ├── pipelines/          # Pipeline system
│   │   ├── schemas.py      # Pipeline validation
│   │   ├── loader.py       # JSON loader
│   │   └── runner.py       # Pipeline executor
│   ├── modules/            # Feature modules
│   │   ├── recon/          # Reconnaissance
│   │   ├── metadata/       # Metadata extraction
│   │   ├── intel/          # Intelligence analysis
│   │   ├── simulation/     # Attack modeling
│   │   ├── reporting/      # Report generation
│   │   ├── corp_assessment/# Corporate assessment
│   │   └── compliance/     # Scope & audit
│   └── main.py            # CLI entry point
├── config/pipelines/       # Pipeline definitions
│   ├── recon_pipeline.json
│   ├── forensic_pipeline.json
│   └── corp_assessment.json
└── output/                 # Generated reports

Pipeline System

Pipelines are JSON-defined security workflows that execute modules sequentially. This approach enables:

Standardization: Repeatable assessments across engagements
Version Control: Track pipeline changes alongside code
Customization: Tailor workflows to specific assessment requirements
Collaboration: Share proven methodologies across teams

Pipeline Structure:

{
  "metadata": {
    "name": "Security Assessment Pipeline",
    "description": "Custom corporate security assessment",
    "version": "1.0"
  },
  "steps": [
    {
      "name": "Validate Scope",
      "module": "compliance.scope_guard.validate_scope",
      "params": {},
      "enabled": true,
      "continue_on_error": false
    },
    {
      "name": "Profile Domain",
      "module": "recon.domains.profile_domain",
      "params": {},
      "enabled": true,
      "continue_on_error": true
    },
    {
      "name": "Map to MITRE ATT&CK",
      "module": "simulation.mitre_mapping.map_to_mitre",
      "params": {},
      "enabled": true,
      "continue_on_error": true
    }
  ]
}

Context Object

The Context object is the data pipeline that flows through each module, accumulating findings and intelligence:

from redops.core.context import Context

# Initialize assessment context
ctx = Context(target="example.com")

# Modules add findings to context
ctx.add("dns_records", dns_data)
ctx.add("risk_score", 15)

# Retrieve accumulated intelligence
findings = ctx.get("findings")

# Comprehensive audit logging
ctx.log("Completed domain profiling", level="INFO")

Benefits:

Modules can build upon previous findings
Complete assessment history maintained
Easy data extraction for custom analysis

Module System

All modules follow a simple, consistent interface for easy development and testing:

from redops.core.context import Context
from typing import Optional, Dict, Any

def my_security_module(ctx: Context, params: Optional[Dict[str, Any]] = None) -> Context:
    """
    Custom security assessment module.
    
    Args:
        ctx: Pipeline context with target and accumulated findings
        params: Module-specific configuration parameters
        
    Returns:
        Updated context with new findings
    """
    ctx.log("Starting security analysis", level="INFO")
    
    # Perform analysis
    findings = perform_assessment(ctx.target)
    
    # Add findings to context
    ctx.add("my_findings", findings)
    
    return ctx

Module Categories:

recon/ - Reconnaissance and OSINT modules
metadata/ - Forensic analysis and metadata extraction
intel/ - Intelligence processing and analysis
simulation/ - Threat modeling and attack simulation
reporting/ - Report generation and data export
compliance/ - Scope validation and audit logging

Configuration

Security Configuration

Create a security_config.json file to enforce assessment boundaries:

{
  "scope": {
    "allowed_domains": ["example.com", "test.com"],
    "allowed_ips": ["192.168.1.0/24"],
    "allowed_directories": ["/authorized/assessment/path"],
    "strict_mode": true
  },
  "output": {
    "output_dir": "./output",
    "format": "markdown",
    "include_logs": true,
    "verbose": false
  },
  "modules": {
    "timeout": 300,
    "max_retries": 3,
    "user_agent": "RedOps/1.0 (Security Assessment Framework)"
  }
}

Configuration Options:

scope.strict_mode: Reject any target outside allowed lists
scope.allowed_domains: Authorized domains for assessment
scope.allowed_ips: Authorized IP ranges (CIDR notation supported)
scope.allowed_directories: Authorized filesystem paths for analysis
output.include_logs: Include audit logs in reports for compliance

Apply configuration:

redops run pipeline.json target --config security_config.json

Environment Variables

RedOPS respects standard environment variables for operational flexibility:

REDOPS_OUTPUT_DIR - Override default output directory
REDOPS_VERBOSE - Enable detailed logging (true/false)
REDOPS_STRICT_SCOPE - Enforce strict scope validation (true/false)

Example:

export REDOPS_STRICT_SCOPE=true
export REDOPS_OUTPUT_DIR=/secure/reports
redops run assessment.json target.com

Creating Custom Pipelines

Extend RedOPS with custom assessment workflows tailored to your requirements:

Step 1: Define Your Pipeline

Create a JSON file in config/pipelines/ or your preferred location:

{
  "metadata": {
    "name": "Fast Recon Scan",
    "description": "Rapid reconnaissance for time-sensitive engagements",
    "version": "1.0",
    "author": "Your Team"
  },
  "steps": [
    {
      "name": "Validate Scope",
      "module": "compliance.scope_guard.validate_scope",
      "enabled": true,
      "continue_on_error": false
    },
    {
      "name": "DNS Enumeration",
      "module": "recon.domains.enumerate_dns",
      "enabled": true,
      "continue_on_error": true
    },
    {
      "name": "Technology Fingerprint",
      "module": "recon.tech_stack.fingerprint",
      "enabled": true,
      "continue_on_error": true
    },
    {
      "name": "Risk Scoring",
      "module": "intel.risk_scoring.score_risks",
      "enabled": true,
      "continue_on_error": true
    },
    {
      "name": "Generate Report",
      "module": "reporting.markdown_report.generate_exec_summary",
      "enabled": true,
      "continue_on_error": false
    }
  ]
}

Step 2: Execute Your Pipeline

redops run config/pipelines/fast_recon.json target.com --output-dir ./results

Step 3: Review Results

Check the ./results directory for generated reports and data exports.

Best Practices

Always include scope validation as the first step
Enable audit logging for compliance and debugging
Use continue_on_error strategically (false for critical steps, true for optional)
Test pipelines in controlled environments before production use
Version control your pipelines alongside your security documentation

Value to the Cybersecurity Community

RedOPS provides significant value to security professionals and organizations:

🎓 Education & Training

Standardized Methodology: Learn systematic approach to security assessments
MITRE ATT&CK Integration: Understand adversary tactics mapped to industry frameworks
Hands-On Practice: Safe environment for practicing OSINT and threat modeling
Open Source: Study and learn from production-quality security tooling

🏢 Professional Use

Time Savings: Reduce assessment time by automating repetitive tasks
Consistency: Ensure comprehensive coverage across all engagements
Quality Assurance: Standardized pipelines reduce human error
Scalability: Assess multiple targets efficiently

🔬 Research & Development

Extensible Framework: Build custom modules for novel assessment techniques
Data Export: Machine-readable formats enable statistical analysis
Baseline Establishment: Track security posture changes over time
Threat Intelligence: Aggregate findings across assessments for trend analysis

🤝 Community Collaboration

Shared Pipelines: Exchange proven assessment workflows
Module Marketplace: Contribute specialized modules to the ecosystem
Best Practices: Collaborative development of security assessment standards
Open Governance: Community-driven feature prioritization

💼 Organizational Benefits

Cost Reduction: Open-source alternative to expensive commercial platforms
Transparency: Audit code to verify security and compliance
Customization: Tailor to specific organizational requirements
Integration: Export data to existing security platforms (SIEM, SOAR, GRC)

Security & Ethics

⚠️ Legal & Ethical Use Only

RedOPS is a professional security tool that must be used responsibly:

RedOPS is designed for:

✅ Authorized Security Assessments - Written permission required
✅ Your Own Infrastructure - Assessing your organization's security posture
✅ Explicitly Permitted Targets - Clear scope definition and authorization
✅ OSINT on Public Data - Information legally available to the public
✅ Educational Purposes - Learning in controlled, authorized environments

Never use RedOPS for:

❌ Unauthorized Access - Attacking systems without explicit permission
❌ Out-of-Scope Targets - Scanning beyond authorized boundaries
❌ Exploitation - Actively exploiting vulnerabilities or weaknesses
❌ Private Data Access - Accessing confidential or protected information
❌ Legal Violations - Any activity violating laws or regulations
❌ Harassment - Targeting individuals or organizations maliciously

Scope Validation & Compliance

RedOPS enforces security boundaries through multiple mechanisms:

Explicit Allow-Lists: Define authorized domains, IPs, and directories before assessment begins
Pipeline-Level Validation: Scope checked at the start of every pipeline execution
Strict Mode: Optional enforcement that rejects any out-of-scope targets automatically
Comprehensive Audit Logging: All operations logged with timestamps for compliance reviews

Example Scope Configuration:

{
  "scope": {
    "allowed_domains": ["authorized-domain.com"],
    "allowed_ips": ["10.0.0.0/8"],
    "strict_mode": true
  }
}

Transparency & Accountability

Complete Audit Trails: Every module execution logged with parameters and results
Operation History: Timestamps and context for all assessment activities
Compliance Support: Logs formatted for regulatory and audit requirements
Incident Investigation: Historical records support security incident analysis

Responsible Disclosure

If RedOPS is used in security research and vulnerabilities are discovered:

Do not exploit vulnerabilities beyond proof-of-concept
Follow responsible disclosure practices (90-day disclosure timelines)
Document findings professionally and comprehensively
Coordinate with vendors before public disclosure
Comply with bug bounty program rules if applicable

Contributing

We welcome contributions from the cybersecurity community!

How to Contribute

Fork the Repository - Create your own copy of RedOPS
Create a Feature Branch - git checkout -b feature/new-module
Follow Code Standards - Maintain consistency with existing code structure
Add Tests - Include unit tests for new modules (if applicable)
Document Changes - Update documentation and module docstrings
Submit Pull Request - Describe your changes and their security impact

Contribution Ideas

New Modules: OSINT sources, analysis techniques, report formats
Pipeline Templates: Pre-built workflows for common assessment scenarios
Documentation: Tutorials, use cases, best practices
Bug Fixes: Security issues, performance improvements
Testing: Expand test coverage and validation

Module Development Guidelines

When creating new modules:

Follow the standard module interface (Context in/out)
Include comprehensive docstrings
Log all significant operations
Respect scope validation
Handle errors gracefully
Avoid active exploitation or intrusion

Security Issues

If you discover a security vulnerability in RedOPS itself:

Do NOT open a public issue
Email maintainers directly with details
Allow time for patching before disclosure

License

MIT License - See LICENSE file for full details.

RedOPS is free and open-source software, available for commercial and non-commercial use. However, users must always obtain proper authorization before conducting any security assessments, regardless of the software license.

Disclaimer

⚠️ CRITICAL: READ BEFORE USE

This tool is provided for educational and authorized security assessment purposes ONLY.

Users are solely responsible for complying with all applicable laws and regulations
Unauthorized access to computer systems is illegal in most jurisdictions
The authors assume NO liability for misuse of this software
No warranty is provided, express or implied
Use at your own risk and ensure you have proper authorization

By using RedOPS, you acknowledge that you:

Have explicit written authorization for any targets you assess
Will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
Understand the legal and ethical implications of security assessments
Accept full responsibility for your actions and their consequences

Frequently Asked Questions

Is RedOPS a penetration testing tool?

RedOPS is a reconnaissance and threat modeling framework, not an exploitation tool. It analyzes and models security posture without performing active attacks.

Can I use RedOPS for bug bounty programs?

Yes, if the program allows reconnaissance and OSINT gathering. Always read and follow the specific program rules and scope definitions.

How does RedOPS differ from commercial solutions?

RedOPS is open-source, modular, and extensible. It focuses on OSINT, threat modeling, and risk assessment rather than active vulnerability scanning.

Is RedOPS safe to use on production systems?

RedOPS performs passive analysis only, but always obtain proper authorization and configure scope validation to prevent accidental overreach.

Can I integrate RedOPS with other security tools?

Yes! RedOPS exports data in JSON and CSV formats that can be imported into SIEM, SOAR, GRC platforms, and other security tools.

How do I get support?

Review documentation and example pipelines
Check GitHub Issues for common problems
Open a new issue for bugs or feature requests
Join community discussions

Acknowledgments

RedOPS builds upon the work of the cybersecurity community and leverages industry-standard frameworks:

MITRE ATT&CK Framework - For threat intelligence standardization
OSINT Community - For reconnaissance methodologies and best practices
Python Security Ecosystem - For foundational libraries and tools

We are grateful to all contributors and users who help improve RedOPS.

RedOPS Framework - Professional Cybersecurity Intelligence & Attack Surface Management
Empowering security professionals with systematic, ethical assessment capabilities

🔗 Repository: https://github.com/AreteDriver/RedOPS
📚 Issues & Support: GitHub Issues

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