CRTO (Red Team Operator)
The Red Team Operator certification is awarded through Zero-Point Security's self-paced Red Team Ops course, which teaches adversary simulation and emulation with Cobalt Strike across more than 20 hands-on labs. Zero-Point Security states that holders can carry out every stage of an engagement, from initial access to acting on the objective and reporting. The course sits at the Practitioner level, which the issuer aligns with 0 to 2 years of experience.
Exam Details
Zero-Point Security administers the exam. Unlimited attempts are included with the course, and the exam opens 7 days after purchase.
Includes the course, more than 20 hands-on labs with no expiry, lifetime access, and unlimited exam attempts. Purchasing Power Parity discounts apply automatically at checkout. A bundle with Red Team Ops II is listed as a special offer at £765, down from £848.
Requirements and Renewal
Prerequisites
Zero-Point Security publishes no formal prerequisites. It lists the course at the Practitioner level, which it describes as foundation level for 0 to 2 years of experience, with an estimated study time of 20 hours.
Renewal
Does not expire.
Certification Lists
Tools Covered by CRTO
Cobalt Strike
CommercialCommercial adversary simulation and red team operations platform from Fortra with multi-operator collaboration and Beacon payload support.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does CRTO stand for?→
Certified Red Team Operator. Zero-Point Security titles the credential Red Team Operator and awards it to candidates who pass the exam in its Red Team Ops course.
How much does the Red Team Ops course with the CRTO exam cost?→
Zero-Point Security lists the course at £399. Unlimited exam attempts are included, with no fee for failing. Purchasing Power Parity discounts are applied at checkout, and there are no specific student or military discounts.
Do I need a Cobalt Strike license for the course?→
No. Zero-Point Security provides a licensed copy of Cobalt Strike inside the course labs.
Does the Red Team Operator certification expire?→
No. Zero-Point Security states that its certifications do not expire.
Who runs Zero-Point Security now?→
Fortra announced on April 2, 2026 that it had acquired Zero-Point Security. Founder Daniel Duggan wrote that the Red Team Ops courses, labs, and exams remain core products of the Zero-Point Security brand.
Sources
- Zero-Point Security: Red Team Ops course
- Zero-Point Security: FAQ
- Zero-Point Security: For individuals
- Zero-Point Security: Home
- Zero-Point Security: Courses
- Zero-Point Security: Red Team Operations course series
- Zero-Point Security: Red Team Operator credential
- Fortra: Fortra acquisition of Zero-Point Security
- Outflank: Zero-Point Security Training joins the Fortra family
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