Security Management
OffSec Certified Professional OSCP
Overview:
Introduction:
This program is designed to prepare participants for the certification exam only.
The OSCP certification is a globally recognized benchmark for expertise in penetration testing and ethical hacking and is highly respected in the field of cybersecurity, particularly in the area of penetration testing. This training program is designed to provide participants with the technical skills, methodologies, and practical knowledge required to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in complex networks.
Program Objectives:
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
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Explore penetration testing methodologies and tools.
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Perform comprehensive vulnerability assessments and exploitation.
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Analyze network systems to identify and mitigate security risks.
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Develop custom scripts to automate penetration testing tasks.
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Prepare effectively for the OSCP certification exam.
Targeted Audience:
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Penetration testers and ethical hackers.
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Cybersecurity professionals seeking advanced offensive security skills.
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Network and system administrators.
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Security analysts and IT professionals.
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Professionals preparing for the OSCP certification.
Program Outline:
Unit 1:
Fundamentals of Penetration Testing:
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Introduction to penetration testing and ethical hacking principles.
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Overview of the Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES).
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Planning and scoping a penetration test effectively.
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Understanding the legal and ethical considerations in ethical hacking.
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Tools and environments for penetration testing, including Kali Linux.
Unit 2:
Network Exploitation Techniques:
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Network scanning and enumeration strategies.
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Identifying and exploiting network vulnerabilities.
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Exploiting misconfigured services and outdated software.
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Techniques for privilege escalation in network systems.
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Post-exploitation strategies for maintaining access and data analysis.
Unit 3:
Web Application and Service Exploitation:
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Common vulnerabilities in web applications: SQL injection, XSS, and CSRF.
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Exploiting web servers and applications for access.
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Customizing scripts to exploit application-level vulnerabilities.
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Assessing and securing APIs and web services.
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Reporting findings and recommending remediation strategies.
Unit 4:
Scripting and Automation for Security Professionals:
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Developing custom scripts using Bash, Python, and PowerShell.
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Automating penetration testing tasks and processes.
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Utilizing Metasploit for advanced exploitation.
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Understanding buffer overflows and exploit development.
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Techniques for writing detailed and actionable penetration test reports.
Unit 5:
Certification Exam Preparation:
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Overview of the OSCP certification exam structure and requirements.
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Reviewing key topics and concepts covered in the exam.
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Reviewing key penetration testing methodologies and tools.
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Sample exam questions and their potential answers.
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Resources and materials for further study.