The industry-leading Penetration Testing with Kali Linux (PWK/PEN-200) course introduces penetration testing methodology, tools, and techniques in a hands-on, self-paced environment. Access PEN-200’s first Learning Module for an overview of course structure, learning approach, and what the course covers.
Learners who complete the course and pass the exam will earn the OffSec Certified Professional (OSCP) penetration testing certification which requires holders to successfully attack and penetrate various live machines in a safe lab environment. The OSCP is considered to be more technical than other penetration testing certifications and is one of the few that requires evidence of practical pen testing skills.
CyberCore Module
OffSec’s CyberCore – Security Essentials (SEC-100) equips learners with the essential knowledge and hands-on skills needed to launch a successful career in cybersecurity. This comprehensive course covers basic offensive and defensive techniques, networking, scripting, application and operating system security, and business-related skills.
Upon successful completion of the online training and demanding hands-on, proctored exam, learners earn the OffSec CyberCore Certified (OSCC SEC-100) certification. This certification validates expertise in essential cybersecurity domains, making certified professionals attractive candidates for entry-level cybersecurity positions.
CyberCore Module
• Introduction to CyberCore – Security Essentials
• Anatomy of Cybersecurity
• Cybersecurity Frameworks and Standards
• Cybersecurity Roles
• Introduction to General Cybersecurity Skills
• Linux Basics
• Windows Basics
• Data Transformation Fundamentals
• Python Scripting Fundamentals
• Networking Fundamentals
• PowerShell Scripting Fundamentals
• Enterprise Network Fundamentals
• Introduction to Network Firewalls
• Cloud Computing Fundamentals
• Background to Contemporary AI
• Cryptography Fundamentals
• Introduction to Offensive Cybersecurity Skills
• Penetration Testing Process
• Information Gathering and Enumeration
• Understanding Web Attacks
• Attacking Endpoints
• Defense Evasion
• Offensive Cloud Fundamentals
• Introduction to Defensive Cybersecurity Skills
• SOC Management Processes
• Defensive Security Processes
• Vulnerability Management
• Malware Analysis
• Social Engineering and Phishing
• Ransomware
• Wi-Fi Security
• Security of Embedded Systems
• Industrial Control Systems and OT
• Risk Management in Cybersecurity
• Introduction to Build Skills for Cybersecurity
• Software Engineering Security
• Foundational Input Validation Concepts
• Cloud Architecture Fundamentals
• Introduction to Assurance Testing
• Starting and Developing a Career in Cybersecurity