Offensive Security Track

Offensive Security Specialist

Master the art of ethical hacking and penetration testing. Learn to think like an attacker to better defend systems and networks through hands-on exploitation techniques and red team operations.

12 Weeks
Intensive Training
Live Labs
Hands-On Practice
Capstone
Real-World Project
Job Ready
Career Support

What You'll Master

Core Skills
Advanced Penetration Testing
Network, web application, and infrastructure testing methodologies
Exploit Development
Buffer overflows, shellcode, and custom exploit creation
Reverse Engineering
Binary analysis, malware dissection, and code decompilation
Social Engineering
Phishing campaigns, pretexting, and human-based attacks
Advanced Techniques
Red Team Operations
Adversary simulation, persistence, and lateral movement
Active Directory Attacks
Kerberoasting, pass-the-hash, and domain escalation
Wireless Security
WiFi cracking, rogue access points, and RF attacks
Post-Exploitation
Privilege escalation, data exfiltration, and covering tracks

12-Week Curriculum

Weeks 1-3: Foundations
Linux fundamentals, networking, scripting (Python/Bash), and reconnaissance techniques
Weeks 4-6: Web Application Security
OWASP Top 10, SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, authentication bypass, and web exploitation
Weeks 7-9: Network & System Exploitation
Buffer overflows, privilege escalation, Active Directory attacks, and lateral movement
Weeks 10-11: Advanced Topics
Exploit development, reverse engineering, wireless attacks, and red team tactics
Week 12: Capstone Project
Full penetration test on a simulated enterprise environment with comprehensive reporting

Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of computer networks and operating systems
  • Familiarity with command-line interfaces (Linux/Windows)
  • Basic programming knowledge (any language)
  • Strong problem-solving skills and curiosity

Career Outcomes

  • Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker
  • Red Team Operator
  • Security Consultant
  • Vulnerability Researcher

Ready to Become an Offensive Security Expert?

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