https://blog.redteamshell.com/tags/crtp/Recent content in Crtp on Fabrice's BlogHugoen<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CC BY-NC 4.0</a>Sat, 13 Sep 2025 10:23:10 -0400https://blog.redteamshell.com/posts/2025/09/crtp-vs-crte-mastering-active-directory/Sat, 13 Sep 2025 10:23:10 -0400https://blog.redteamshell.com/posts/2025/09/crtp-vs-crte-mastering-active-directory/<p><img src="https://blog.redteamshell.com/images/CRTPvsCRTE.png" alt="CRTPvsCRTE"></p> <p>Two years ago, I embarked on a challenging journey that would fundamentally transform my understanding of Active Directory security and red teaming. Today, I want to share my experience with two exceptional certifications from Altered Security: the Certified Red Team Professional (CRTP) and the Certified Red Team Expert (CRTE).</p> <h3 id="why-i-chose-these-certifications">Why I Chose These Certifications</h3> <p>As someone looking to build a solid foundation in Active Directory penetration testing, I was drawn to Altered Security&rsquo;s reputation for creating realistic, hands-on environments. Unlike many other certifications that rely heavily on theoretical knowledge or outdated exploitation techniques, both CRTP and CRTE focus on abusing legitimate Active Directory features and functionalities in fully patched environments.</p>