Overview
Introducing the OffSec Learn Fundamentals annual subscription. Gain access to the growing OffSec Training Library of 100-level tracks and Topics to develop the mindset and skills for a variety of cybersecurity job roles. Access to all 100-level content for 1 year. Take assessments & earn badges.
- PEN-100 Network Penetration Testing Essentials
- WEB-100 Web Application Assessment Essentials
- CLD-100 Introduction to Cloud Security
- SOC-100 Security Operations Essentials
- EXP-100 Exploit Development Essentials
Prerequisites
None.
Objectives
The OffSec Learn Fundamentals programme will equip you with confidence to begin training towards a cyber security specialisation and with the necessary broad prerequisite knowledge to prepare you for the workplace, to be job ready for entry-level security roles.
All course materials and full OffSec lab access for 1 year.
The 100-level content is a great start to a journey towards the world renown OffSec 200 level certifications, including the PEN-200 (OSCP) and SOC-200 (OSDA) certifications.
Outline
PEN-100 Network Penetration Testing Essentials (OffSec Digital Badge)
- Linux & Windows Basics
- Networking Fundamentals
- Cryptography
- Web Applications
- Working w/ Shells
- Bash, Python, PowerShell Scripting
- Troubleshooting
WEB-100 Web Application Assessment Essentials (OffSec Digital Badge)
- Web Attacker Methodology
- Web Applications & Services
- Introduction to Web Secure Coding
- JavaScript Basics
- Input Validation
- Web Session Management
CLD-100 Introduction to Cloud Security (OffSec Digital Badge)
- Introduction to Cloud Security
- Containers for Cloud
- Introduction to Kubernetes I
- Discovering Exposed Docker Sockets
- Discovering Exposed Kubernetes Dashboards
SOC-100 Security Operations Essentials (OffSec Digital Badge)
- Windows & Linux Networking & Services Enterprise Network Architecture
- SOC Management Processes
- Windows Networking and Services
- Introduction to Active Directory
- Troubleshooting
EXP-100 Exploit Development Essentials (OffSec Digital Badge)
- Intro to Intel Assembly
- Intro to Intel Assembly II
- Intro to ARM
- Intro to ARM II
- Intro to WinDbg
- Intro to Analysis with IDA Pro
Bonus Content
PEN-103 Kali Linux Revealed (+ 1 KLCP exam attempt)
- About Kali Linux
- Getting Started with Kali Linux
- Linux Fundamentals
- Installing Kali Linux
- Configuring Kali Linux
- Helping Yourself and Getting Help
- Securing and Monitoring Kali Linux
- Debian Package Management
- Advanced Usage
- Kali Linux in the Enterprise
- Introduction to Security Assessments
PEN-210 Wireless Security (+ 1 OSWP exam attempt)
- IEEE 802.11
- Wireless Networks
- Wi-Fi Encryption
- Linux Wireless Tools, Drivers, and Stacks
- Wireshark Essentials
- Frames and Network Interaction
- Aircrack-ng Essentials
- Cracking Authentication Hashes
- Attacking WPS Networks
- Rogue Access Points
- Attacking WPA Enterprise
- Attacking Captive Portals
- bettercap Essentials
- Kismet Essentials
- Determining Chipsets and Drivers
- Manual Network Connections
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