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Defensi assessment framework — OSINT reconnaissance, metadata forensics, threat modeling, and attack surface analysis for authorized security e.

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

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The Problem

Modern cybersecurity teams face critical challenges:

Fragmented Tooling: Security assessments require multiple disparate tools, creating inefficiencies and gaps in co

Manual Threat Modeling: Mapping attack surfaces and potential attack paths is time-consuming and inconsistent

Limited : 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 pro a unified, modular framework for defensi assessments, threat intelligence gathering, and risk quantification.

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Why RedOPS?

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

Automate Reconnaissance: Systematically gather and analyze public intelligence about target en

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 and maintain comprehensi logs

Accelerate Assessments: Replace manual processes with automated, repeatable pipelines

Generate Intelligence: Transform raw data into executi 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 ad 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 , audit logging, and safe-by-default configuration

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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 a organizational information

Asset Mapping: Enumerate external-facing services and endpoints

Value: Reduces reconnaissance time from hours to minutes while ensuring comprehensi

📄 Metadata & Digital Forensics

Problem: Hidden metadata in documents and files can reveal sensiti 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, indi, and locations from unstructured data

Pattern Recognition: Cluster similar findings and detect anomalies

Risk Scoring: Calculate risk se using likelihood × impact methodology

Asset Graphing: relationships between entities and infrastructure

Value: Transforms raw reconnaissance data into prioritized, actionable intelligence

🎯 Threat Modeling & Attack Simulation

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

Attack Path Inference: Model potential ad 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

Defensi: Suggest mitigations aligned with identified techniques

Value: Enables proacti by modeling ad behavior without performing actual attacks

📊 Reporting & Documentation

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

Executi: High-level risk o 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 deli

🤖 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 and concepts

Remediation Suggestions: Actionable fix recommendations with priority levels

Executi: AI-generated business-focused security briefings

Interactive Chat: Q&A interface for security questions with scan context

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

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

🛡️ Compliance & Go

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

Scope Enforcement: Explicit allow-lists for domains, IPs, and directories

Strict Mode: Automatic rejection of out-of-scope targets

Comprehensi Logs: Complete operation history for compliance audits

Safe-by-Default: Conser configuration prevents accidental

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

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Impact on Cybersecurity Workflows

For Red Teams

Faster Reconnaissance: Automate initial target profiling and OSINT gathering

Standardized Methodology: Ensure comprehensi across engagements

Attack Path Modeling: Identify potential attack without acti

Professional Reporting: Generate client-ready deli automatically

For Blue Teams / Defenders

External Exposure Assessment: Understand your organization's attack surface from an ad perspective

Risk Prioritization: Focus defensi on highest-risk exposures

Threat Intelligence: Map organizational 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

In Support: Extract metadata and analyze digital artifacts during incident response

Assessments: E third-party security posture using public information

Compliance Reporting: Generate audit-ready documentation of assessment acti

For Penetration Testers

Engagement Efficiency: Reduce time spent on manual reconnaissance

Scope Compliance: Built-in guardrails prevent accidental scope

Consistent Quality: Standardized pipelines ensure repeatable results

Client Communication: Professional reports impro outcomes

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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 a sources only

Analysis of your own organization's infrastructure

Research and educational purposes in controlled en

❌ What RedOPS Does NOT Do

No Acti: RedOPS performs analysis, not attacks

No Scanning: Use dedicated tools (Nessus, OpenVAS) for this purpose

No Credential Attacks: No brute forcing, password cracking, or credential har

No Network Intrusion: No port scanning, packet injection, or network attacks

No Payload Generation: No malware creation or exploit de

No Private Data Access: Only analyzes publicly a 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: Comprehensi of all operations

Accountability: Audit trails support compliance reviews and incident in

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Installation

Requirements

Python 3.10 or higher

pip package manager

(Optional) en recommended

From Source

Using pip

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 A Pipelines

2. Run Security Assessment Pipelines

3. Review Assessment Results

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

executi*.md - High-level risk o 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)

<details>
<summary><strong>Sample Executi Output</strong></summary>

See examples/sample_output/ for full JSON reports across 7 scan profiles (quick, recon, full, executi, infrastructure, threat_intel).

</details>

4. AI-Powered Analysis

5. Run AI-Enhanced Scans

6. Web Dashboard

Features:

REST API for programmatic access

Real-time scan progress tracking

Interacti

AI analysis integration

7. Claude Code Integration (MCP)

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

Setup:

A 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 executi

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Use Cases in Cybersecurity

🎯 Red Team Engagements

Scenario: Authorized penetration testing engagement
Workflow:
1. Run corporate assessment pipeline on target domain
2. Generate MITRE ATT&CK mapped attack paths
3. Use findings to identify realistic attack
4. Create professional client deli

Benefit: Reduces reconnaissance phase from days to hours

🛡️ Blue Team Posture Assessment

Scenario: Quarterly external exposure review
Workflow:
1. Run reconnaissance pipeline on your organization's domains
2. Analyze metadata leakage in publicly a documents
3. Review risk scores and prioritize remediation
4. Track impro over time

Benefit: Proacti of security gaps before ad exploit them

🔍 Threat Intelligence Collection

Scenario: Competitor analysis or threat actor profiling
Workflow:
1. Configure scope with allowed targets
2. Run OSINT and metadata extraction pipelines
3. Extract entities and build relationship graphs
4. Export to threat intelligence platforms

Benefit: Structured, repeatable intelligence gathering process

📋 Compliance & Audit Support

Scenario: Annual security audit preparation
Workflow:
1. Run compliance-enabled pipelines with audit logging
2. Generate executi for auditors
3. Provide technical reports demonstrating security controls
4. Submit audit logs showing assessment scope adherence

Benefit: Comprehensi reduces audit preparation time

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4. Installation

Use Cases

🎯 Corporate Security Assessment

Assess your organization's external attack surface:

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:

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:

What it generates:

Attack path scenarios

MITRE ATT&CK technique mappings

Risk assessment matrix

Defensi

Practical Examples

Example 1: Domain Reconnaissance

Sample Output:

Example 2: Document Metadata Analysis

Findings might include:

Example 3: Custom Pipeline

Create your own pipeline for specific needs:

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

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 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 comprehensi system for extending functionality:

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, , banners |
| Censys | censys | Certificate transparency, host discovery |

Project Structure

Pipeline System

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

Standardization: Repeatable assessments across engagements

Control: Track pipeline changes alongside code

Customization: Tailor workflows to specific assessment requirements

Collaboration: Share pro across teams

Pipeline Structure:

Context Object

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

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 de and testing:

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 and audit logging

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Configuration

Security Configuration

Create a security_config.json file to enforce assessment boundaries:

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:

En

RedOPS respects standard en for operational flexibility:

REDOPS_OUTPUT_DIR - O default output directory

REDOPS_ - Enable detailed logging (true/false)

REDOPS_STRICT_SCOPE - Enforce strict scope (true/false)

Example:

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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:

Step 2: Execute Your Pipeline

Step 3: Review Results

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

Best Practices

Always include scope 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 en before production use

control your pipelines alongside your security documentation

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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 ad tactics mapped to industry frameworks

Hands-On Practice: Safe en 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 repetiti

Consistency: Ensure comprehensi across all engagements

Quality Assurance: Standardized pipelines reduce human error

Scalability: Assess multiple targets efficiently

🔬 Research & De

Extensible Framework: Build custom modules for no 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 pro workflows

Module Marketplace: Contribute specialized modules to the ecosystem

Best Practices: Collaborati of security assessment standards

Open Go: Community-dri prioritization

💼 Organizational Benefits

Cost Reduction: Open-source alternative to expensi platforms

Transparency: Audit code to security and compliance

Customization: Tailor to specific organizational requirements

Integration: Export data to existing security platforms (SIEM, SOAR, GRC)

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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 a to the public

✅ Educational Purposes - Learning in controlled, authorized en

Never use RedOPS for:

❌ Unauthorized Access - Attacking systems without explicit permission

❌ Out-of-Scope Targets - Scanning beyond authorized boundaries

❌ Exploitation - Actively exploiting or weaknesses

❌ Private Data Access - Accessing confidential or protected information

❌ Legal - Any activity laws or regulations

❌ Harassment - Targeting indi or organizations maliciously

Scope & Compliance

RedOPS enforces security boundaries through multiple mechanisms:

Explicit Allow-Lists: Define authorized domains, IPs, and directories before assessment begins

Pipeline-Le: Scope checked at the start of every pipeline execution

Strict Mode: Optional enforcement that rejects any out-of-scope targets automatically

Comprehensi Logging: All operations logged with timestamps for compliance reviews

Example Scope Configuration:

Transparency & Accountability

Complete Audit Trails: Every module execution logged with parameters and results

Operation History: Timestamps and context for all assessment acti

Compliance Support: Logs formatted for regulatory and audit requirements

Incident In: Historical records support security incident analysis

Responsible Disclosure

If RedOPS is used in security research and are discovered:

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

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Contributing

We welcome contributions from the cybersecurity community!

How to Contribute

1. Fork the Repository - Create your own copy of RedOPS
2. Create a Feature Branch - git checkout -b feature/new-module
3. Follow Code Standards - Maintain consistency with existing code structure
4. Add Tests - Include unit tests for new modules (if applicable)
5. Document Changes - Update documentation and module docstrings
6. 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 impro

Testing: Expand test co and

Module De Guidelines

When creating new modules:

Follow the standard module interface (Context in/out)

Include comprehensi

Log all significant operations

Respect scope

Handle errors gracefully

Avoid acti or intrusion

Security Issues

If you discover a security in RedOPS itself:

Do NOT open a public issue

Email maintainers directly with details

Allow time for patching before disclosure

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License

MIT License - See LICENSE file for full details.

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

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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 ha authorization

By using RedOPS, you acknowledge that you:
1. Have explicit written authorization for any targets you assess
2. Will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
3. Understand the legal and ethical implications of security assessments
4. Accept full responsibility for your actions and their consequences

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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 acti.

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 acti scanning.

Is RedOPS safe to use on production systems?

RedOPS performs passi only, but always obtain proper authorization and configure scope to prevent accidental o.

Can I integrate RedOPS with other security tools?

Yes! RedOPS exports data in JSON and CS 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

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Community

Discord — Join the community

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Acknowledgments

RedOPS builds upon the work of the cybersecurity community and le 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 impro.

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

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