Advanced Offensive Security Best Practices

Details

The course delves into the nuances of ethical hacking, providing participants with a hands-on approach to understanding real-world vulnerabilities and methods to address them.

Target Group

Target Group

• Experienced cybersecurity professionals
• Penetration testers aiming to deepen their expertise
• IT managers and network administrators
• Anyone looking to understand advanced offensive techniques

Goals

• Master advanced penetration testing methodologies.
• Enhance vulnerability identification and exploitation skills.
• Delve into sophisticated post-exploitation techniques.
• Refine report documentation to effectively communicate findings.
• Stay updated with current trends in offensive security.

Target Competencies

• Advanced penetration testing
• Vulnerability assessment and management
• Intrusion detection and response
• Reporting and documentation
• Continuous cybersecurity learning

Outlines

Introduction to Advanced Offensive Security

• Significance of ethical hacking in today's cyber landscape
• Properly setting up a penetration testing lab
• The ethical boundaries of a penetration tester
• Keeping up with the evolving cybersecurity threats
• The importance of continuous learning in cybersecurity

Reconnaissance and Information Gathering

• Differentiating between passive and active reconnaissance
• Effective use of tools like Nmap, Nikto, and DirBuster
• Interpretation and management of vulnerability scanning results
• Building a strategy based on preliminary findings
• Advanced OSINT techniques and tools