# Assume Breach Execution Cycle
CRTP - Assume Breach
CRTP Lab uses the methodology "Assume Breach", they provide us with a user account with low-level privileges, and the focus of the exam is after the **Initial Comprise** phase. No phishing, no exploits, no CVEs - Let's Live Of The Land while breaching ADs. #### Initial Access Granted Upon starting the CRTP Lab's challenge, a low-level user account is already compromised. With the Initial Compromise phase out of the way, the real test of skill begins. #### Mission Objective: Privilege Escalation Using only native tools and resources, our task is to escalate privileges within the Active Directory environment. This environment mimics real-world networks, requiring careful maneuvering and a deep understanding of AD {% embed url="" %} {% embed url="" %}