Introduction

The Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) certification is one of the most prestigious and highly regarded certifications in the field of ethical hacking and penetration testing. This 5-day intensive training course is designed for individuals who want to advance their skills in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment using hands-on, practical techniques. The course will cover the fundamentals of offensive security, network exploitation, privilege escalation, web application attacks, and post-exploitation techniques, all while preparing participants to successfully pass the OSCP exam. The OSCP is designed for individuals who want to prove their ability to identify, exploit, and mitigate security vulnerabilities.

Course Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will:

1. Understand the basics of penetration testing and ethical hacking.
2. Learn how to conduct a penetration test from start to finish.
3. Gain proficiency in using penetration testing tools like Metasploit, Nmap, and Burp Suite.
4. Master techniques for network exploitation, web application attacks, and privilege escalation.
5. Be fully prepared to take the OSCP certification exam and demonstrate real-world penetration testing capabilities.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Security professionals and penetration testers looking to deepen their knowledge and earn the OSCP certification.
• IT professionals interested in learning ethical hacking techniques.
• System administrators, network engineers, and security specialists who want to understand offensive security methods.
• Anyone interested in launching a career in ethical hacking or cybersecurity.

Day 1: Introduction to Penetration Testing and Information Gathering

• Session 1: Introduction to Offensive Security

  • Overview of penetration testing methodologies and the OSCP exam process
  • The role of a penetration tester in a security team
  • Legal and ethical considerations in penetration testing
  • Introduction to the tools and resources used in ethical hacking

• Session 2: Information Gathering and Reconnaissance

  • Passive vs. active reconnaissance: Gathering information about the target
  • Techniques for footprinting: WHOIS, DNS, and network reconnaissance
  • Using tools like Nmap, Netcat, and theHarvester for scanning and enumeration
  • Techniques for OS identification and fingerprinting services

Day 2: Scanning, Enumeration, and Exploitation

• Session 3: Scanning Networks and Services

  • Scanning for open ports and services using Nmap
  • Service enumeration with Nmap scripts (NSE) and additional tools
  • Identifying vulnerabilities in services and open ports

• Session 4: Exploiting Vulnerabilities

  • Introduction to the exploitation process: Understanding vulnerabilities and exploiting them
  • Using Metasploit Framework for exploits and payloads
  • Buffer overflow and shellcode basics
  • Hands-on exercises to exploit common vulnerabilities like Samba, SSH, and FTP
  • Exploiting misconfigurations and unpatched software

Day 3: Post-Exploitation and Privilege Escalation

• Session 5: Post-Exploitation Techniques

  • Understanding the post-exploitation phase and its significance
  • Collecting sensitive data, including passwords and files
  • Maintaining access through backdoors and reverse shells
  • Creating persistence mechanisms in compromised systems

• Session 6: Privilege Escalation

  • Techniques for escalating privileges on Windows and Linux systems
  • Identifying and exploiting weak permissions, sudo misconfigurations, and setuid files
  • Exploiting kernel vulnerabilities and using privilege escalation exploits
  • Hands-on privilege escalation exercises in a controlled environment

Day 4: Web Application Attacks and Bypassing Security

• Session 7: Web Application Penetration Testing

  • Introduction to web application vulnerabilities and the OWASP Top 10
  • SQL injection, XSS (Cross-Site Scripting), and CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery)
  • Exploiting web applications with Burp Suite and other tools
  • Identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in web server misconfigurations

• Session 8: Bypassing Web Application Security

  • Techniques for bypassing firewalls, WAFs (Web Application Firewalls), and antivirus
  • SQL injection and bypassing web application input validation
  • Manipulating URL parameters, cookies, and headers for privilege escalation
  • Exploiting common weaknesses in session management and authentication

Day 5: Exploit Development, Final Exam Preparation, and OSCP Exam

• Session 9: Exploit Development and Custom Exploits

  • Introduction to writing custom exploits and shellcode
  • Creating buffer overflow exploits and writing reverse shells
  • Identifying vulnerabilities in source code and exploiting them
  • Introduction to exploit development frameworks

• Session 10: Final Exam Preparation and Best Practices

  • OSCP exam preparation: Tips for completing the exam within the time frame
  • Effective documentation of findings and creating reports
  • Best practices for vulnerability management and penetration testing
  • Review of common pitfalls during penetration tests and how to avoid them

• Session 11: OSCP Certification Exam

  • Review of key topics covered throughout the course
  • Practice exams and mock penetration testing environments
  • Time management and strategies for passing the OSCP exam
  • Final Q&A session to address participant queries and ensure exam readiness