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Offensive Security Certified Professional

Offensive Security / OSCP

Build the skills for your next mission.

OSCP is a highly technical, hands-on penetration testing certification.

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Course objectives

Build practical skills across the key domains covered in Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP).

Penetration Testing MethodologyPenetration testing process
  • Penetration testing process
  • Report writing
  • Scoping and rules of engagement
Information GatheringPassive information gathering
  • Passive information gathering
  • Active information gathering
  • Vulnerability scanning
Web Application AttacksCommon web vulnerabilities
  • Common web vulnerabilities
  • SQL injection
  • File inclusion vulnerabilities
  • Command injection
Password AttacksPassword cracking
  • Password cracking
  • Network service attacks
  • Leveraging password attacks
Client-Side AttacksClient-side attack vectors
  • Client-side attack vectors
  • Exploiting client applications
Privilege EscalationLinux privilege escalation
  • Linux privilege escalation
  • Windows privilege escalation
  • Kernel exploits
Active Directory AttacksAD enumeration
  • AD enumeration
  • AD exploitation
  • Lateral movement

Find your DoD 8140 pathway

Explore how this training may align to DoD 8140 work roles and proficiency levels.

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About this course

OSCP is a highly technical, hands-on penetration testing certification. It requires demonstrating practical offensive security skills in a challenging 24-hour exam environment.

Training alone does not establish DoD 8140 qualification. Confirm position-specific requirements with your organization.

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