***The links of the products may change with time, if so, just ping me on twitter so I can update them. None of the links are affiliated or sponsored. Also, I have personally purchased almost every single item from this list out of my own pocket based on needs for engagements. If there are any other items that are not on this list and you believe they should be, feel free to DM or ping me on twitter (@DavidProbinsky) and I can add them.***
Commonly used tools for Red Teaming Engagements, Physical Security Assessments, and Tactical Covert Entry.
In this list I decided to share most of the tools I utilize in authorized engagements, including where to find some of them, and in some cases I will also include some other alternative tools. I am not providing information on how to use these tools, since this information can be found online with some research. My goal with this list is to help fellow Red Teamers with a ‘checklist’, for whenever they might be missing a tool, and use this list as a reference for any engagement. Stay safe and legal!!
| Recon Tool | Where to find | Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Camera with high zoom | Recommended: Panasonic Lumix FZ-80 with 60x Zoom Camera | Alternative: If not the Panasonic, you can use others. There are many other good cameras in the market. Try to get one with a decent zoom, any camera with over 30x Optical Zoom should work just fine. |
| 1.1 Polarized Camera Filters | Recommended: Any polarized filter that fits the lens of your camera. | Alternatives: N/A. |
| 2. Body Worn Action Camera | Recommended: GoPro cameras or the DJI Osmo Action cameras | Alternatives: There are other cheaper alternative action cameras that can be used, however the videos may not have the highest quality or best image stabilization, which can make the footage seem wobbly or too dark. |
| 3. Drone with Camera | Recommended: DJI Mavic Mini Series or any other drone that fits your budget. | N/A |
| 4. Two-Way Radios or Walkie Talkies | Recommended: BaoFeng UV-5R | Alternatives would be to just use cellphones and bluetooth headsets and a live call, however with this option you will not be able to listen to local radio chatter. A cell phone serves the purpose of being able to communicate with the client in case of emergency. |
| 5. Reliable flashlight | Amazon, Ebay, local hardware store | If you want to save some money, you can always use the flashlight of your cellphone, however some phones cant decrease the brightness intensity. |
| 6. Borescope / Endoscope | Recommended: USB Endoscope Camera | There are a few other alternatives, varying in price, size, and connectivity. |
| 7. RFID Detector | Recommended: One good benefit of the Dangerous Things RFID Diagnostics Card is that its the size of a credit card, so it fits perfectly in your wallet for EDC use. | Cheaper Alternative: The RF Detector by ProxGrind can be used as a keychain. |
| 8. Alfa AWUS036ACS 802.11ac | Recommended: Alfa AWUS036ACS | N/A |
| 9. CANtenna | N/A | Yagi Antennas also work the same way. |
| Additional Tools | Recommended | Alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| 64. Ladders | Easy to carry ladders, for jumping over fences and walls. | N/A |
| 65. Gloves | Thick comfortable gloves, Amazon has plenty of them. | N/A |
| 66. Footwear | It varies, depending if social engineering or not. If in the open field, use boots. | N/A |
| 67. Attire | Dress up depending on the engagement. If in the field, use rugged strong clothes. If in an office building, dress accordingly. | N/A |
| 68. Thick wool blanket | At least a 5×5 and 1 inch thick, or barbed wires will shred you. | N/A |
| 69. First Aid Kit | Many kits available on Amazon. | N/A |
