The Field ManualsPublished by Pragma LLC

Field reference / Cybersecurity and systems

The Field Manuals

Concise technical references for the work that cannot wait for a search result.

Written by Tim Bryant and published by Pragma LLC.

Purple Team Field Manual, Second Edition cover
Purple Team Field ManualSecond Edition / ISBN 9781736526798

Current catalogue

References organized around the task.

Each manual condenses commands, concepts, and working context into a portable reference for security and systems practitioners.

  1. Red Team Reference Manual cover

    Offensive security

    Red Team Reference Manual

    Reconnaissance, exploitation, and post-exploitation commands for active engagements.

  2. Blue Team Reference Manual cover

    Defensive security

    Blue Team Reference Manual

    Detection, monitoring, incident response, and practical defensive commands.

  3. Linux Field Manual cover

    Linux / Second Edition

    Linux Field Manual

    Linux administration, networking, permissions, and security at a glance.

  4. Docker Field Manual cover

    Containers

    Docker Field Manual

    Images, builds, networking, volumes, and day-to-day container operations.

  5. CISSP Field Manual cover

    Certification reference

    CISSP Field Manual

    A concise study companion spanning the eight CISSP knowledge domains.

  6. RFID Field Manual cover

    Physical security

    RFID Field Manual

    RFID technologies, access-control systems, and assessment techniques.

  7. Kubernetes Field Manual cover

    Container orchestration

    Kubernetes Field Manual

    Workloads, networking, access control, and cluster operations in one reference.

Reader Reviews

References readers keep within reach.

“Really good book, with good organization. Straight to the point commands.”

“Keep it in my backpack all the time - excellent reference to grab during troubleshooting.”

“Straight to the point, no-nonsense. Some great go-to tactics for reference.”

About the author

Tim Bryant

Tim Bryant is a cybersecurity executive, U.S. Air Force veteran, and author of The Field Manuals.

The series translates hands-on security and systems experience into references built for quick retrieval during practical work.