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Offensive Security Learning Path

An Offensive Security course teaches the techniques and methodologies used by ethical hackers to simulate cyberattacks and identify vulnerabilities in systems. It covers penetration testing, network exploitation, and red team operations to proactively assess security weaknesses. The course also emphasizes hands-on labs and real-world scenarios to develop practical skills in offensive security and defense.

Introduction to Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking

Linux and Windows Basics for Hackers

Networking and Protocols for Offensive Security

Fundamentals of Penetration Testing

Web Application Security & Exploitation

Wireless and Network Penetration Testing

Tool-Specific Tracks

Kali Linux & Metasploit Framework

Advanced Exploitation with Metasploit

Certification Path:

eJPT (Junior Penetration Tester Certification)​

Metasploit Pro Certified Specialist​

Burp Suite for Web Penetration Testing

SQL Injection & Database Exploitation

Certification Path

Burp Suite Certified Practitioner​

Offensive Web Exploitation (WEB-200/OSWE)​

Red Team Fundamentals

Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) Simulation

Certification Path

Certified Red Team Professional (CRTE)​

Certified Red Team Expert (CRTE)​

Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE)​

Exploit Development & Advanced Offensive Security

Advanced Windows & Linux Exploit Development

Advanced Threat Simulation & Social Engineering

Full-Scope Adversary Emulation

Certification Path

Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)​

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Master​

GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)​

Certified Penetration Testing Expert​

Hours Per Day

≈ 7-8 Months

≈ 6 Months

≈ 5 Months

System Administrator

Average Salary

$89,000 /year

What day-to-day looks like

  • System Monitoring and Maintenance
  • Design and Development
  • OS and Application Installation, Configuration, and Testing
  • Performance Monitoring
  • System Automation
  • Technical Support
  • Security and Backup
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Collaboration and Coordination

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FAQs

Offensive security focuses on ethical hacking, penetration testing, and red teaming.

  • Ethical hackers, penetration testers, and red teamers.
  • Security professionals who want to learn attack techniques.
  • Penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and exploitation techniques.
  • Red teaming strategies and social engineering.

Basic cybersecurity and networking knowledge.

  • Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
  • Certified Red Team Professional (CRTP)
  • GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
  • Penetration Tester
  • Red Team Operator
  • Cybersecurity Consultant

Build foundational cybersecurity knowledge and understand ethical hacking principles.

  • Topics Covered: Cybersecurity fundamentals, ethical hacking overview, types of hackers, legal considerations.
  • Duration: 2 Weeks
  • Outcome: Understand cybersecurity basics and ethical hacking concepts.

Learn the essential OS fundamentals required for offensive security testing.

  • Topics Covered: Linux command-line basics, Windows PowerShell, user privilege escalation, file system navigation.
  • Duration: 3 Weeks
  • Outcome: Develop basic Linux and Windows skills for penetration testing.

Understand networking concepts crucial for hacking and penetration testing

  • Topics Covered: TCP/IP model, common network protocols (HTTP, DNS, SSH), packet analysis with Wireshark, firewall evasion techniques.
  • Duration: 3 Weeks
  • Outcome: Grasp fundamental networking concepts for offensive security.

Learn the methodology and tools used in penetration testing engagements.

  • Topics Covered: Penetration testing phases (reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, post-exploitation, reporting), setting up a test lab (Kali Linux, Metasploitable).
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Understand the complete penetration testing lifecycle.

Explore common web vulnerabilities and attack techniques.

  • Topics Covered: OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities (XSS, SQL Injection, CSRF), exploiting web applications, using Burp Suite, bypassing authentication.
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Identify and exploit web security vulnerabilities.

Learn how to assess the security of Wi-Fi networks and internal corporate networks.

  • Topics Covered: WPA/WPA2 cracking, evil twin attacks, VLAN hopping, man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks.
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Perform wireless and network penetration tests.

Learn to use Kali Linux as a primary toolkit for ethical hacking.

  • Topics Covered: Kali Linux tools, scripting for automation, using Metasploit, post-exploitation techniques.
  • Duration: 5 Weeks
  • Outcome: Master Kali Linux for offensive security tasks.

Deep dive into the Metasploit Framework for advanced penetration testing.

  • Topics Covered: Custom payload generation, privilege escalation, exploiting Windows and Linux environments.
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Exploit systems using advanced Metasploit techniques.

Master Burp Suite for identifying and exploiting web vulnerabilities.

  • Topics Covered: Intercepting requests, session hijacking, exploiting authentication flaws.
  • Duration: 5 Weeks
  • Outcome: Use Burp Suite for professional web app penetration testing.

Learn how to exploit database vulnerabilities using SQL Injection.

  • Topics Covered: Manual and automated SQL Injection, WAF bypassing, using SQLMap for automated attacks.
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Exploit database vulnerabilities using SQL Injection techniques.

Learn how to simulate real-world adversaries to test enterprise security defenses.

  • Topics Covered: Red teaming vs. penetration testing, adversary tactics, attack simulation tools (Cobalt Strike, Empire).
  • Duration: 5 Weeks
  • Outcome: Understand red team methodologies and tools.

Master advanced red teaming techniques used by nation-state attackers

  • Topics Covered: Lateral movement, privilege escalation, evading detection, persistence techniques.
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Conduct full-scale adversary simulations.

Learn how to create and modify exploits to target vulnerabilities.

  • Topics Covered: Buffer overflows, format string attacks, exploit scripting.
  • Duration: 5 Weeks
  • Outcome: Write basic exploits for common vulnerabilities.

Master advanced exploit development techniques.

  • Topics Covered: Windows exploit development, Linux privilege escalation, writing shellcode.
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Develop custom exploits for various platforms.

Develop advanced attack campaigns, including phishing and social engineering techniques.

  • Topics Covered: Social engineering strategies, OSINT techniques, phishing attack automation.
  • Duration: 6 Weeks
  • Outcome: Conduct advanced attack simulations using social engineering.

Learn how to plan and execute real-world adversary emulations from start to finish.

  • Topics Covered: Red team strategy, bypassing endpoint security, real-world APT case studies.
  • Duration: 6 Weeks
  • Outcome: Execute full-fledged red team operations.
  • Topics Covered: AWS IAM, Azure Active Directory, Google Cloud Identity, cloud security best practices.
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Understand how cloud platforms implement IAM.
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  • Topics Covered: Conditional Access policies, MFA enforcement, integrating with SaaS applications, monitoring and reporting.
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Secure and optimize identity management in Azure environments.
  • Topics Covered: Conditional Access policies, MFA enforcement, integrating with SaaS applications, monitoring and reporting.
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Secure and optimize identity management in Azure environments.

Learn how IAM policies are designed, implemented, and aligned with governance frameworks.

  • Topics Covered: Access control models (RBAC, ABAC), identity lifecycle management, compliance requirements (GDPR, HIPAA).
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Build skills to manage IAM policies and governance processes.

Explore the fundamentals of IAM, including how organizations manage identities and secure access.

  • Topics Covered: Authentication vs. Authorization, Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
  • Duration: 3 Weeks
  • Outcome: Understand IAM’s role in cybersecurity and compliance.

Understand the core concepts of cybersecurity, focusing on protecting systems and data.

  • Topics Covered: Threats and vulnerabilities, security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001), risk management basics.
  • Duration: 3 Weeks
  • Outcome: Develop a foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles.