OSCP – Offensive Security Certified Professional

Training Description: OSCP – Offensive Security Certified Professional

Course Summary:
The OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional) certification is one of the most recognized and respected credentials in cybersecurity. This training is designed for professionals aiming to enhance their skills in penetration testing, ethical hacking, and security assessment. Through hands-on exercises and realistic scenarios, participants will learn to conduct simulated attacks on systems, exploit vulnerabilities, and bypass security protections. The OSCP certification is ideal for those who want to become experts in offensive security, gaining practical, field-based experience in a controlled environment.

Training Objectives

• Develop practical penetration testing skills on real-world systems.
• Understand and apply ethical hacking methodologies to identify and exploit vulnerabilities.
• Master the use of various penetration testing tools, including Metasploit, Netcat, Nmap, and more.
• Learn to create detailed and professional vulnerability assessment reports.
• Prepare for the OSCP practical exam, which involves real-time penetration testing in a lab environment.

Training Program

1. Introduction to Offensive Security and OSCP

• Overview of the OSCP certification and penetration testing methodology.
• Role of a penetration tester and ethical considerations in security testing.
• Introduction to Linux and Windows systems for penetration testing.
• Setting up a learning environment and using virtual labs.

2. Fundamentals of Penetration Testing and Reconnaissance

• Steps in the penetration testing process: reconnaissance, exploitation, and post-exploitation.
• Techniques for passive and active reconnaissance to gather target information.
• Tools for reconnaissance, including Nmap, Netcat, and automated scripts.
• Identifying services, open ports, and operating systems of targets.

3. Exploiting Vulnerabilities

• Identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in target systems.
• Common vulnerabilities: buffer overflows, SQL injection, and privilege escalation.
• Using Metasploit and other exploitation tools to attack targets.
• Techniques for attacking Windows and Linux systems.

4. Advanced Ethical Hacking Techniques

• Web application attacks: cross-site scripting (XSS), command injection, and more.
• Privilege escalation and bypassing security mechanisms (antivirus, firewalls, IDS).
• Brute force attacks, dictionary attacks, and exploiting weak passwords.
• Leveraging tools to exploit vulnerable web and network services.

5. Post-Exploitation and Maintaining Access

• Post-exploitation techniques for maintaining access to compromised systems.
• Creating and managing backdoors and manipulating processes.
• Extracting sensitive information while maintaining anonymity.
• Pivoting techniques to access additional internal systems from a compromised host.

6. Penetration Testing Report Writing

• Structure and content of a professional penetration testing report.
• Documenting vulnerabilities and their security impacts.
• Presenting findings: actionable recommendations for vulnerability remediation.
• Providing strategic recommendations to enhance system security.

7. Hands-on Exercises in a Secure Lab Environment

• Practical exercises in controlled and isolated virtual lab environments.
• Applying reconnaissance, exploitation, and post-exploitation skills.
• Simulating real-world attacks in realistic scenarios.
• Solving complex penetration testing challenges individually and in groups.

8. Preparing for the OSCP Exam

• Strategies for excelling in the OSCP practical exam: real-world penetration testing.
• Exam conditions: 24-hour duration to compromise multiple systems and submit a report.
• Tips for success: time management, organization, and methodology.
• Reviewing key concepts and practicing acquired skills.

Training Duration:

80 to 100 hours of online instruction, including practical exercises in virtual labs.

Prerequisites:

• Strong understanding of operating systems, particularly Linux and Windows.
• Prior experience in network administration and system security is highly recommended.
• Familiarity with penetration testing tools or a beginner/intermediate cybersecurity certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ or CEH) is advised.

Target Audience:

• Cybersecurity professionals specializing in penetration testing and ethical hacking.
• System and network engineers, network administrators, and IT security experts.
• Individuals seeking OSCP certification to become certified professionals in penetration testing.

Certification:

Upon completing this training, you will be prepared to take the OSCP exam, earning the globally recognized Offensive Security Certified Professional certification, a benchmark in the cybersecurity industry.

Register today to achieve your OSCP certification and become an expert in penetration testing and offensive cybersecurity!