OSCP Certification Training Bootcamp
You're not just another IT professional trying to break into cybersecurity-you're on the edge of a breakthrough, and you know it. But right now, the path feels cluttered, uncertain, and overwhelming. The OSCP exam looms large, full of challenges that demand precision, real-world methodology, and sustained focus. You’ve researched, practiced, maybe even failed once. The pressure to prove your offensive security skills is real. Employers demand proven capability, not just certifications-they want someone who can think like an attacker, operate under pressure, and deliver results. This isn’t about memorizing theory or skimming concepts. This is about mastery. The OSCP Certification Training Bootcamp is designed to transform you from someone who understands security into someone who executes like a professional penetration tester-confidently, methodically, and independently. In just 8 weeks, you’ll progress from foundational techniques to full-stack exploitation, crafting your own approach to compromised systems, and documenting everything with the rigor the OSCP exam requires. Meet Jordan, a network administrator from Toronto who had passed multiple entry-level certs but kept getting passed over for red team roles. After enrolling, Jordan followed the step-by-step modules, applied the attack frameworks, and used the guided practice labs to build momentum. Within 10 weeks, they passed the OSCP on the first attempt and landed a role at a top-tier MSSP with a 47% salary increase. This bootcamp doesn’t just teach you how to pass a test-it builds the mindset, discipline, and real-world skills that top employers actively seek. You’ll learn to pivot through networks, escalate privileges across Windows and Linux, automate your workflows, and document findings the way an elite consultant would. Every exercise is lab-tested and aligned with the latest OSCP blueprint, so nothing is wasted effort. No fluff. No filler. Just a direct, no-nonsense path to elite capability. And this time, you won’t just be ready-you’ll be overprepared. Here’s how this course is structured to help you get there.Course Format & Delivery Details The OSCP Certification Training Bootcamp is designed for professionals who demand quality, clarity, and control. Whether you're balancing a full-time job, family, or military service, this program adapts to your schedule-without compromising depth or rigor. Here’s how we remove every barrier between you and success. Fully Self-Paced with Immediate Online Access
You decide when you start and how fast you progress. Once enrolled, you gain instant access to all course materials, structured in a proven sequence that builds confidence and competence. Typical completion time is 8 to 12 weeks with 15–20 hours of weekly engagement. Many learners report completing core modules and performing their first successful privilege escalations within the first 14 days. On-Demand, No Fixed Dates or Deadlines
You’re not locked into cohort schedules or time zones. Every component is on-demand, so you can train during nights, weekends, or lunch breaks-your timeline, your rules. No waiting, no rushing. Just structured progression at your pace. Lifetime Access, Free Future Updates Included
Technology evolves. So do we. All updates to the course curriculum, lab configurations, and attack methodologies are delivered automatically at no extra cost. Your access never expires. This means your investment protects you for years, not months-ideal for long-term career growth and certification renewal planning. 24/7 Global Access, Mobile-Friendly Design
Your training follows you. Access your content from any device-laptop, tablet, or smartphone-with full sync across platforms. Whether you’re reviewing command syntax on your morning commute or preparing for an exam attempt from a hotel abroad, your materials are always ready. Dedicated Instructor Support & Guided Practice
You’re not on your own. The bootcamp includes direct access to experienced penetration testers who offer detailed feedback on lab reports, clarify complex techniques, and guide you through stalled exploits. Support is delivered via secure messaging with average response times under 8 hours. This isn’t automated chat-it’s expert-to-apprentice mentorship. Certificate of Completion Issued by The Art of Service
Upon finishing all required modules and submitting a verified lab report package, you’ll earn a professional Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service. This credential is recognised globally, frequently cited in LinkedIn profiles, and trusted by hiring managers in cybersecurity, consulting, and government sectors. It validates structured, hands-on OSCP preparation with verifiable project work. Transparent, Upfront Pricing – No Hidden Fees
What you see is what you get. There are no surprise charges, lab subscription fees, or premium tiers. Your enrollment covers everything: full curriculum, toolkits, templates, lab guides, and certification support. No recurring billing. One-time payment. Lifetime access. Accepted Payment Methods
We accept Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, and major debit cards. All transactions are processed through PCI-compliant gateways with bank-grade encryption for your protection. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee – Pass or Get Refunded
Try the bootcamp risk-free. If you complete the first three modules, follow the lab progression, and still feel it’s not the right fit, contact us for a full refund-no questions asked. We’re that confident in the results it delivers. Enrollment Confirmation & Access Delivery
After payment, you’ll receive an automated confirmation email. Your access credentials and onboarding instructions will be delivered separately once your enrollment is fully processed and your account is activated. This ensures system stability and personalised setup for your learning journey. This Works Even If…
- You’ve failed the OSCP before and need a structured reset
- You’re self-taught and lack formal pentesting discipline
- You’re transitioning from sysadmin, networking, or blue team roles
- You’re unsure where to start with buffer overflows or Python scripting
- You struggle with documentation or time management during exams
We’ve guided auditors, military cyber operators, help desk technicians, and software developers through this exact process. The common thread? They committed to the system. And the system delivered. Social Proof: Real Roles, Real Results
“I was a SOC analyst with zero hands-on exploit experience. The bootcamp gave me a repeatable process, real lab access, and the confidence to finally pass OSCP. Six weeks later, I moved into a penetration testing role at a Fortune 500 vendor. This wasn’t just a course-it was my career lever.” - Alex R, Penetration Tester, Atlanta “As a career changer with a background in IT support, I needed clarity and structure. The step-by-step walkthroughs, command references, and privilege escalation playbooks made all the difference. I passed in 9 weeks and now work remotely for a UK-based red team.” - Priya M, Cybersecurity Consultant, Manchester
Module 1: Foundations of Offensive Security - Understanding the OSCP exam structure and grading criteria
- Setting up a secure, isolated lab environment using VirtualBox and VMware
- Installing and configuring Kali Linux for optimal penetration testing
- Configuring networking modes: NAT, Host-Only, Bridged
- Introduction to attack methodology: Reconnaissance, Scanning, Gaining Access, Maintaining Access, Covering Tracks
- Understanding ethical hacking principles and legal boundaries
- Installing and using essential command-line tools: curl, wget, netcat, ssh
- Navigating Linux filesystems and permissions
- Mastering Bash scripting basics for automation
- Creating custom aliases and shell functions for efficiency
- Using tmux for session management during long attacks
- Setting up SSH key-based authentication
- Configuring proxychains for tunneling through compromised hosts
- Understanding DNS fundamentals and enumeration techniques
- Introduction to TCP/IP and UDP protocols in offensive contexts
Module 2: Network Reconnaissance & Enumeration - Passive reconnaissance using public resources and OSINT
- Active scanning with Nmap: TCP, UDP, version detection, OS fingerprinting
- Creating reusable Nmap scan profiles and output scripting
- Using masscan for large-scale network discovery
- Service enumeration: SMB, SNMP, FTP, SSH, Telnet, SMTP
- Automating enumeration with Bash and Python scripts
- Extracting banner information and version detection
- Understanding NetBIOS and SMB protocols
- Manual vs automated enumeration: when to use each
- Using enum4linux for SMB information gathering
- Enumerating SNMP services with snmpwalk and snmp-check
- Identifying open relays and misconfigured mail servers
- Extracting user accounts via SMTP VRFY command
- HTTP enumeration: server headers, robots.txt, sitemap.xml analysis
- Directory and file brute-forcing with gobuster and dirb
Module 3: Exploitation Fundamentals - Understanding vulnerability classes: buffer overflows, misconfigurations, default credentials
- Using Metasploit Framework for initial access
- Searching and selecting exploits with msfconsole
- Setting up payloads: reverse shells, bind shells, staged vs stageless
- Handling Metasploit modules: exploits, payloads, auxiliary, post
- Using MSFVenom to generate custom reverse shells
- Creating standalone exploit scripts without Metasploit
- Manual exploitation of outdated services
- Exploiting weak SSH configurations
- Gaining shell access via web application file upload vulnerabilities
- Understanding and crafting HTTP requests manually with Burp Suite
- Using Python requests library for custom exploitation scripts
- Identifying unauthenticated access points
- Exploiting default credentials on common services
- Detecting and exploiting unprotected management interfaces
Module 4: Privilege Escalation – Linux - Initial enumeration of Linux systems: kernel, distribution, users
- Identifying world-writable files and directories
- Checking for SUID and SGID binaries
- Exploiting misconfigured sudo permissions with sudo -l
- Abusing writable /etc/passwd or /etc/shadow files
- Kernel exploitation: identifying vulnerable versions
- Using Linux Exploit Suggester for automated checks
- Manual kernel exploit research and selection
- Compiling and cross-compiling exploits for target architecture
- Abusing cron jobs for privilege escalation
- Exploiting PATH hijacking vulnerabilities
- Gaining root via writable service scripts
- Using GTFOBins to identify privilege escalation vectors
- Abusing Docker and LXC containers for escape
- Identifying and exploiting setcap binaries
Module 5: Privilege Escalation – Windows - Initial Windows enumeration: systeminfo, whoami, net commands
- Identifying outdated patches with Windows Exploit Suggester
- Enumerating installed software and services
- Checking for unquoted service paths
- Abusing weak service permissions
- Exploiting AlwaysInstallElevated registry settings
- Using PowerShell for post-exploitation enumeration
- Running PowerUp.ps1 for automated checks
- Extracting credentials from memory using Mimikatz
- Pass-the-hash attacks using SMB
- Abusing AutoLogon credentials in the registry
- Enumerating unattended installation files
- Checking for stored credentials in configuration files
- Using Sherlock.ps1 to find local exploits
- Gaining SYSTEM via user-mode exploits
Module 6: Web Application Attacks - Manual inspection of web applications for vulnerabilities
- Identifying input fields for injection testing
- SQL injection: manual detection and exploitation
- Using sqlmap with custom configurations and evasion
- Exploiting blind SQL injection with timing attacks
- Command injection through web forms and parameters
- Local and remote file inclusion (LFI/RFI) exploitation
- Reading sensitive files via LFI: /etc/passwd, logs, configuration
- Using log poisoning to achieve code execution
- Client-side attacks: XSS and cookie harvesting
- Exploiting insecure file upload forms
- Bypassing client-side validation with Burp Proxy
- Uploading reverse shells as images or documents
- Abusing insecure deserialization in PHP applications
- Exploiting vulnerable CMS platforms: WordPress, Joomla
Module 7: Buffer Overflow Fundamentals - Understanding stack-based buffer overflows
- Identifying vulnerable services via fuzzing
- Using Python for protocol fuzzing
- Analyzing crashes with Immunity Debugger and Mona
- Controlling EIP and identifying offset
- Generating unique patterns with pattern_create
- Locating exact buffer offset with pattern_offset
- Identifying bad characters in shellcode
- Generating shellcode with MSFVenom
- Aligning ESP to shellcode with landing techniques
- Using JMP ESP instructions to redirect execution
- Locating reliable return addresses in modules
- Building custom exploit scripts in Python
- Testing exploits in isolated lab environments
- Debugging offset and payload issues systematically
Module 8: Active Directory & Domain Exploitation - Identifying domain controllers and domain membership
- Enumerating domain users and groups with ldapsearch
- Extracting domain information via null sessions
- Performing Kerberos enumeration with Kerbrute
- Abusing AS-REP roasting to extract hashes
- Performing password spraying attacks
- Exploiting weak password policies
- Using CrackMapExec for domain reconnaissance
- Identifying high-value targets: Domain Admins, Enterprise Admins
- Pass-the-ticket attacks using Kerberos tickets
- Golden ticket attacks in controlled lab environments
- Pivoting from a member server to the domain controller
- Extracting NTDS.dit and SYSTEM hive for offline cracking
- Understanding trust relationships between domains
- Exploiting constrained delegation vulnerabilities
Module 9: Pivoting & Lateral Movement - Understanding routing and subnet traversal
- Using Metasploit’s autoroute for pivoting
- Setting up SOCKS proxies with Metasploit
- Configuring proxychains for tool redirection
- Lateral movement via PSExec, WMI, and SMB
- Using CrackMapExec for mass lateral movement
- Pass-the-hash across multiple hosts
- Escalating from local admin to domain compromise
- Creating backdoor accounts for persistence
- Using scheduled tasks for remote execution
- Deploying lightweight agents for continued access
- Mapping internal network topology
- Scanning internal subnets from a foothold host
- Identifying hidden services on non-standard ports
- Abusing trust relationships between hosts
Module 10: Post-Exploitation & Persistence - Creating hidden user accounts on Linux and Windows
- Setting up SSH backdoors with authorized_keys
- Installing web shells for continued access
- Using scheduled tasks and cron jobs for persistence
- Deploying Metasploit persistence scripts
- Creating custom daemons and services
- Abusing startup folders and registry run keys
- Maintaining access after system reboots
- Clearing logs to reduce detection risk
- Using rootkits for stealthy persistence
- Establishing encrypted C2 channels
- Using DNS tunneling for covert communication
- Bypassing firewall rules with port hopping
- Encrypting payloads and traffic with SSL/TLS
- Documenting persistence mechanisms for reporting
Module 11: Reporting & Documentation - Understanding OSCP report requirements and formatting
- Structuring reports: executive summary, methodology, findings
- Writing clear, concise technical descriptions
- Documenting every step of the attack chain
- Inserting screenshots with proper annotations
- Using Markdown and LaTeX for professional formatting
- Organising findings by host and vulnerability type
- Assigning risk ratings to each finding
- Providing reproducible proof of concept steps
- Writing executive summaries for non-technical audiences
- Proofreading and quality-checking report content
- Exporting reports to PDF with consistent formatting
- Using templates to accelerate report writing
- Creating a personal lab report as OSCP practice
- Avoiding report disqualifications due to formatting
Module 12: OSCP Exam Simulation & Strategy - Understanding the 24-hour exam format and rules
- Time management: allocating hours per host
- Creating a personal exam checklist
- Building a pre-exam preparation routine
- Simulating exam conditions in lab environments
- Practicing write-ups under time pressure
- Using keep-alive techniques to maintain access
- Backtracking when stuck: when to move on
- Maximising points by prioritising easier hosts
- Using enumeration checklists to avoid missing vectors
- Setting up automated scanning scripts before starting
- Managing stress and focus during long sessions
- Reviewing mock reports for common mistakes
- Recovering from failed exploits without panic
- Balancing documentation and exploitation time
Module 13: Tool Mastery & Customisation - Mastering command-line switches for precision
- Building reusable tool aliases and scripts
- Customising Metasploit modules for specific targets
- Creating personal exploit libraries
- Using Vim and Nano efficiently for editing
- Automating repetitive tasks with Python
- Building custom fuzzers for unknown services
- Modifying open-source exploits for compatibility
- Setting up persistent tmux workspaces
- Using git to version control your scripts
- Creating personal cheat sheets for quick reference
- Using jq for parsing JSON output in scripts
- Filtering Nmap output with grep, awk, sed
- Generating printable PDF summaries of tools
- Organising tool configurations in dotfiles
Module 14: Career Integration & Next Steps - Updating your resume with OSCP-aligned accomplishments
- Writing LinkedIn headlines that attract recruiters
- Describing your lab experience as real-world work
- Leveraging the Certificate of Completion by The Art of Service
- Answering common interview questions about OSCP
- Demonstrating hands-on skills during technical interviews
- Building a personal portfolio of lab reports
- Contributing to open-source security projects
- Joining penetration testing communities and forums
- Preparing for job roles: Pen Tester, Red Team, SOC3
- Understanding compliance frameworks: NIST, ISO 27001
- Pursuing advanced certifications: OSCE, CRTP, eWPTX
- Transitioning from certification to consulting
- Freelancing and bug bounty integration strategies
- Continuing your offensive security journey with confidence
- Understanding the OSCP exam structure and grading criteria
- Setting up a secure, isolated lab environment using VirtualBox and VMware
- Installing and configuring Kali Linux for optimal penetration testing
- Configuring networking modes: NAT, Host-Only, Bridged
- Introduction to attack methodology: Reconnaissance, Scanning, Gaining Access, Maintaining Access, Covering Tracks
- Understanding ethical hacking principles and legal boundaries
- Installing and using essential command-line tools: curl, wget, netcat, ssh
- Navigating Linux filesystems and permissions
- Mastering Bash scripting basics for automation
- Creating custom aliases and shell functions for efficiency
- Using tmux for session management during long attacks
- Setting up SSH key-based authentication
- Configuring proxychains for tunneling through compromised hosts
- Understanding DNS fundamentals and enumeration techniques
- Introduction to TCP/IP and UDP protocols in offensive contexts
Module 2: Network Reconnaissance & Enumeration - Passive reconnaissance using public resources and OSINT
- Active scanning with Nmap: TCP, UDP, version detection, OS fingerprinting
- Creating reusable Nmap scan profiles and output scripting
- Using masscan for large-scale network discovery
- Service enumeration: SMB, SNMP, FTP, SSH, Telnet, SMTP
- Automating enumeration with Bash and Python scripts
- Extracting banner information and version detection
- Understanding NetBIOS and SMB protocols
- Manual vs automated enumeration: when to use each
- Using enum4linux for SMB information gathering
- Enumerating SNMP services with snmpwalk and snmp-check
- Identifying open relays and misconfigured mail servers
- Extracting user accounts via SMTP VRFY command
- HTTP enumeration: server headers, robots.txt, sitemap.xml analysis
- Directory and file brute-forcing with gobuster and dirb
Module 3: Exploitation Fundamentals - Understanding vulnerability classes: buffer overflows, misconfigurations, default credentials
- Using Metasploit Framework for initial access
- Searching and selecting exploits with msfconsole
- Setting up payloads: reverse shells, bind shells, staged vs stageless
- Handling Metasploit modules: exploits, payloads, auxiliary, post
- Using MSFVenom to generate custom reverse shells
- Creating standalone exploit scripts without Metasploit
- Manual exploitation of outdated services
- Exploiting weak SSH configurations
- Gaining shell access via web application file upload vulnerabilities
- Understanding and crafting HTTP requests manually with Burp Suite
- Using Python requests library for custom exploitation scripts
- Identifying unauthenticated access points
- Exploiting default credentials on common services
- Detecting and exploiting unprotected management interfaces
Module 4: Privilege Escalation – Linux - Initial enumeration of Linux systems: kernel, distribution, users
- Identifying world-writable files and directories
- Checking for SUID and SGID binaries
- Exploiting misconfigured sudo permissions with sudo -l
- Abusing writable /etc/passwd or /etc/shadow files
- Kernel exploitation: identifying vulnerable versions
- Using Linux Exploit Suggester for automated checks
- Manual kernel exploit research and selection
- Compiling and cross-compiling exploits for target architecture
- Abusing cron jobs for privilege escalation
- Exploiting PATH hijacking vulnerabilities
- Gaining root via writable service scripts
- Using GTFOBins to identify privilege escalation vectors
- Abusing Docker and LXC containers for escape
- Identifying and exploiting setcap binaries
Module 5: Privilege Escalation – Windows - Initial Windows enumeration: systeminfo, whoami, net commands
- Identifying outdated patches with Windows Exploit Suggester
- Enumerating installed software and services
- Checking for unquoted service paths
- Abusing weak service permissions
- Exploiting AlwaysInstallElevated registry settings
- Using PowerShell for post-exploitation enumeration
- Running PowerUp.ps1 for automated checks
- Extracting credentials from memory using Mimikatz
- Pass-the-hash attacks using SMB
- Abusing AutoLogon credentials in the registry
- Enumerating unattended installation files
- Checking for stored credentials in configuration files
- Using Sherlock.ps1 to find local exploits
- Gaining SYSTEM via user-mode exploits
Module 6: Web Application Attacks - Manual inspection of web applications for vulnerabilities
- Identifying input fields for injection testing
- SQL injection: manual detection and exploitation
- Using sqlmap with custom configurations and evasion
- Exploiting blind SQL injection with timing attacks
- Command injection through web forms and parameters
- Local and remote file inclusion (LFI/RFI) exploitation
- Reading sensitive files via LFI: /etc/passwd, logs, configuration
- Using log poisoning to achieve code execution
- Client-side attacks: XSS and cookie harvesting
- Exploiting insecure file upload forms
- Bypassing client-side validation with Burp Proxy
- Uploading reverse shells as images or documents
- Abusing insecure deserialization in PHP applications
- Exploiting vulnerable CMS platforms: WordPress, Joomla
Module 7: Buffer Overflow Fundamentals - Understanding stack-based buffer overflows
- Identifying vulnerable services via fuzzing
- Using Python for protocol fuzzing
- Analyzing crashes with Immunity Debugger and Mona
- Controlling EIP and identifying offset
- Generating unique patterns with pattern_create
- Locating exact buffer offset with pattern_offset
- Identifying bad characters in shellcode
- Generating shellcode with MSFVenom
- Aligning ESP to shellcode with landing techniques
- Using JMP ESP instructions to redirect execution
- Locating reliable return addresses in modules
- Building custom exploit scripts in Python
- Testing exploits in isolated lab environments
- Debugging offset and payload issues systematically
Module 8: Active Directory & Domain Exploitation - Identifying domain controllers and domain membership
- Enumerating domain users and groups with ldapsearch
- Extracting domain information via null sessions
- Performing Kerberos enumeration with Kerbrute
- Abusing AS-REP roasting to extract hashes
- Performing password spraying attacks
- Exploiting weak password policies
- Using CrackMapExec for domain reconnaissance
- Identifying high-value targets: Domain Admins, Enterprise Admins
- Pass-the-ticket attacks using Kerberos tickets
- Golden ticket attacks in controlled lab environments
- Pivoting from a member server to the domain controller
- Extracting NTDS.dit and SYSTEM hive for offline cracking
- Understanding trust relationships between domains
- Exploiting constrained delegation vulnerabilities
Module 9: Pivoting & Lateral Movement - Understanding routing and subnet traversal
- Using Metasploit’s autoroute for pivoting
- Setting up SOCKS proxies with Metasploit
- Configuring proxychains for tool redirection
- Lateral movement via PSExec, WMI, and SMB
- Using CrackMapExec for mass lateral movement
- Pass-the-hash across multiple hosts
- Escalating from local admin to domain compromise
- Creating backdoor accounts for persistence
- Using scheduled tasks for remote execution
- Deploying lightweight agents for continued access
- Mapping internal network topology
- Scanning internal subnets from a foothold host
- Identifying hidden services on non-standard ports
- Abusing trust relationships between hosts
Module 10: Post-Exploitation & Persistence - Creating hidden user accounts on Linux and Windows
- Setting up SSH backdoors with authorized_keys
- Installing web shells for continued access
- Using scheduled tasks and cron jobs for persistence
- Deploying Metasploit persistence scripts
- Creating custom daemons and services
- Abusing startup folders and registry run keys
- Maintaining access after system reboots
- Clearing logs to reduce detection risk
- Using rootkits for stealthy persistence
- Establishing encrypted C2 channels
- Using DNS tunneling for covert communication
- Bypassing firewall rules with port hopping
- Encrypting payloads and traffic with SSL/TLS
- Documenting persistence mechanisms for reporting
Module 11: Reporting & Documentation - Understanding OSCP report requirements and formatting
- Structuring reports: executive summary, methodology, findings
- Writing clear, concise technical descriptions
- Documenting every step of the attack chain
- Inserting screenshots with proper annotations
- Using Markdown and LaTeX for professional formatting
- Organising findings by host and vulnerability type
- Assigning risk ratings to each finding
- Providing reproducible proof of concept steps
- Writing executive summaries for non-technical audiences
- Proofreading and quality-checking report content
- Exporting reports to PDF with consistent formatting
- Using templates to accelerate report writing
- Creating a personal lab report as OSCP practice
- Avoiding report disqualifications due to formatting
Module 12: OSCP Exam Simulation & Strategy - Understanding the 24-hour exam format and rules
- Time management: allocating hours per host
- Creating a personal exam checklist
- Building a pre-exam preparation routine
- Simulating exam conditions in lab environments
- Practicing write-ups under time pressure
- Using keep-alive techniques to maintain access
- Backtracking when stuck: when to move on
- Maximising points by prioritising easier hosts
- Using enumeration checklists to avoid missing vectors
- Setting up automated scanning scripts before starting
- Managing stress and focus during long sessions
- Reviewing mock reports for common mistakes
- Recovering from failed exploits without panic
- Balancing documentation and exploitation time
Module 13: Tool Mastery & Customisation - Mastering command-line switches for precision
- Building reusable tool aliases and scripts
- Customising Metasploit modules for specific targets
- Creating personal exploit libraries
- Using Vim and Nano efficiently for editing
- Automating repetitive tasks with Python
- Building custom fuzzers for unknown services
- Modifying open-source exploits for compatibility
- Setting up persistent tmux workspaces
- Using git to version control your scripts
- Creating personal cheat sheets for quick reference
- Using jq for parsing JSON output in scripts
- Filtering Nmap output with grep, awk, sed
- Generating printable PDF summaries of tools
- Organising tool configurations in dotfiles
Module 14: Career Integration & Next Steps - Updating your resume with OSCP-aligned accomplishments
- Writing LinkedIn headlines that attract recruiters
- Describing your lab experience as real-world work
- Leveraging the Certificate of Completion by The Art of Service
- Answering common interview questions about OSCP
- Demonstrating hands-on skills during technical interviews
- Building a personal portfolio of lab reports
- Contributing to open-source security projects
- Joining penetration testing communities and forums
- Preparing for job roles: Pen Tester, Red Team, SOC3
- Understanding compliance frameworks: NIST, ISO 27001
- Pursuing advanced certifications: OSCE, CRTP, eWPTX
- Transitioning from certification to consulting
- Freelancing and bug bounty integration strategies
- Continuing your offensive security journey with confidence
- Understanding vulnerability classes: buffer overflows, misconfigurations, default credentials
- Using Metasploit Framework for initial access
- Searching and selecting exploits with msfconsole
- Setting up payloads: reverse shells, bind shells, staged vs stageless
- Handling Metasploit modules: exploits, payloads, auxiliary, post
- Using MSFVenom to generate custom reverse shells
- Creating standalone exploit scripts without Metasploit
- Manual exploitation of outdated services
- Exploiting weak SSH configurations
- Gaining shell access via web application file upload vulnerabilities
- Understanding and crafting HTTP requests manually with Burp Suite
- Using Python requests library for custom exploitation scripts
- Identifying unauthenticated access points
- Exploiting default credentials on common services
- Detecting and exploiting unprotected management interfaces
Module 4: Privilege Escalation – Linux - Initial enumeration of Linux systems: kernel, distribution, users
- Identifying world-writable files and directories
- Checking for SUID and SGID binaries
- Exploiting misconfigured sudo permissions with sudo -l
- Abusing writable /etc/passwd or /etc/shadow files
- Kernel exploitation: identifying vulnerable versions
- Using Linux Exploit Suggester for automated checks
- Manual kernel exploit research and selection
- Compiling and cross-compiling exploits for target architecture
- Abusing cron jobs for privilege escalation
- Exploiting PATH hijacking vulnerabilities
- Gaining root via writable service scripts
- Using GTFOBins to identify privilege escalation vectors
- Abusing Docker and LXC containers for escape
- Identifying and exploiting setcap binaries
Module 5: Privilege Escalation – Windows - Initial Windows enumeration: systeminfo, whoami, net commands
- Identifying outdated patches with Windows Exploit Suggester
- Enumerating installed software and services
- Checking for unquoted service paths
- Abusing weak service permissions
- Exploiting AlwaysInstallElevated registry settings
- Using PowerShell for post-exploitation enumeration
- Running PowerUp.ps1 for automated checks
- Extracting credentials from memory using Mimikatz
- Pass-the-hash attacks using SMB
- Abusing AutoLogon credentials in the registry
- Enumerating unattended installation files
- Checking for stored credentials in configuration files
- Using Sherlock.ps1 to find local exploits
- Gaining SYSTEM via user-mode exploits
Module 6: Web Application Attacks - Manual inspection of web applications for vulnerabilities
- Identifying input fields for injection testing
- SQL injection: manual detection and exploitation
- Using sqlmap with custom configurations and evasion
- Exploiting blind SQL injection with timing attacks
- Command injection through web forms and parameters
- Local and remote file inclusion (LFI/RFI) exploitation
- Reading sensitive files via LFI: /etc/passwd, logs, configuration
- Using log poisoning to achieve code execution
- Client-side attacks: XSS and cookie harvesting
- Exploiting insecure file upload forms
- Bypassing client-side validation with Burp Proxy
- Uploading reverse shells as images or documents
- Abusing insecure deserialization in PHP applications
- Exploiting vulnerable CMS platforms: WordPress, Joomla
Module 7: Buffer Overflow Fundamentals - Understanding stack-based buffer overflows
- Identifying vulnerable services via fuzzing
- Using Python for protocol fuzzing
- Analyzing crashes with Immunity Debugger and Mona
- Controlling EIP and identifying offset
- Generating unique patterns with pattern_create
- Locating exact buffer offset with pattern_offset
- Identifying bad characters in shellcode
- Generating shellcode with MSFVenom
- Aligning ESP to shellcode with landing techniques
- Using JMP ESP instructions to redirect execution
- Locating reliable return addresses in modules
- Building custom exploit scripts in Python
- Testing exploits in isolated lab environments
- Debugging offset and payload issues systematically
Module 8: Active Directory & Domain Exploitation - Identifying domain controllers and domain membership
- Enumerating domain users and groups with ldapsearch
- Extracting domain information via null sessions
- Performing Kerberos enumeration with Kerbrute
- Abusing AS-REP roasting to extract hashes
- Performing password spraying attacks
- Exploiting weak password policies
- Using CrackMapExec for domain reconnaissance
- Identifying high-value targets: Domain Admins, Enterprise Admins
- Pass-the-ticket attacks using Kerberos tickets
- Golden ticket attacks in controlled lab environments
- Pivoting from a member server to the domain controller
- Extracting NTDS.dit and SYSTEM hive for offline cracking
- Understanding trust relationships between domains
- Exploiting constrained delegation vulnerabilities
Module 9: Pivoting & Lateral Movement - Understanding routing and subnet traversal
- Using Metasploit’s autoroute for pivoting
- Setting up SOCKS proxies with Metasploit
- Configuring proxychains for tool redirection
- Lateral movement via PSExec, WMI, and SMB
- Using CrackMapExec for mass lateral movement
- Pass-the-hash across multiple hosts
- Escalating from local admin to domain compromise
- Creating backdoor accounts for persistence
- Using scheduled tasks for remote execution
- Deploying lightweight agents for continued access
- Mapping internal network topology
- Scanning internal subnets from a foothold host
- Identifying hidden services on non-standard ports
- Abusing trust relationships between hosts
Module 10: Post-Exploitation & Persistence - Creating hidden user accounts on Linux and Windows
- Setting up SSH backdoors with authorized_keys
- Installing web shells for continued access
- Using scheduled tasks and cron jobs for persistence
- Deploying Metasploit persistence scripts
- Creating custom daemons and services
- Abusing startup folders and registry run keys
- Maintaining access after system reboots
- Clearing logs to reduce detection risk
- Using rootkits for stealthy persistence
- Establishing encrypted C2 channels
- Using DNS tunneling for covert communication
- Bypassing firewall rules with port hopping
- Encrypting payloads and traffic with SSL/TLS
- Documenting persistence mechanisms for reporting
Module 11: Reporting & Documentation - Understanding OSCP report requirements and formatting
- Structuring reports: executive summary, methodology, findings
- Writing clear, concise technical descriptions
- Documenting every step of the attack chain
- Inserting screenshots with proper annotations
- Using Markdown and LaTeX for professional formatting
- Organising findings by host and vulnerability type
- Assigning risk ratings to each finding
- Providing reproducible proof of concept steps
- Writing executive summaries for non-technical audiences
- Proofreading and quality-checking report content
- Exporting reports to PDF with consistent formatting
- Using templates to accelerate report writing
- Creating a personal lab report as OSCP practice
- Avoiding report disqualifications due to formatting
Module 12: OSCP Exam Simulation & Strategy - Understanding the 24-hour exam format and rules
- Time management: allocating hours per host
- Creating a personal exam checklist
- Building a pre-exam preparation routine
- Simulating exam conditions in lab environments
- Practicing write-ups under time pressure
- Using keep-alive techniques to maintain access
- Backtracking when stuck: when to move on
- Maximising points by prioritising easier hosts
- Using enumeration checklists to avoid missing vectors
- Setting up automated scanning scripts before starting
- Managing stress and focus during long sessions
- Reviewing mock reports for common mistakes
- Recovering from failed exploits without panic
- Balancing documentation and exploitation time
Module 13: Tool Mastery & Customisation - Mastering command-line switches for precision
- Building reusable tool aliases and scripts
- Customising Metasploit modules for specific targets
- Creating personal exploit libraries
- Using Vim and Nano efficiently for editing
- Automating repetitive tasks with Python
- Building custom fuzzers for unknown services
- Modifying open-source exploits for compatibility
- Setting up persistent tmux workspaces
- Using git to version control your scripts
- Creating personal cheat sheets for quick reference
- Using jq for parsing JSON output in scripts
- Filtering Nmap output with grep, awk, sed
- Generating printable PDF summaries of tools
- Organising tool configurations in dotfiles
Module 14: Career Integration & Next Steps - Updating your resume with OSCP-aligned accomplishments
- Writing LinkedIn headlines that attract recruiters
- Describing your lab experience as real-world work
- Leveraging the Certificate of Completion by The Art of Service
- Answering common interview questions about OSCP
- Demonstrating hands-on skills during technical interviews
- Building a personal portfolio of lab reports
- Contributing to open-source security projects
- Joining penetration testing communities and forums
- Preparing for job roles: Pen Tester, Red Team, SOC3
- Understanding compliance frameworks: NIST, ISO 27001
- Pursuing advanced certifications: OSCE, CRTP, eWPTX
- Transitioning from certification to consulting
- Freelancing and bug bounty integration strategies
- Continuing your offensive security journey with confidence
- Initial Windows enumeration: systeminfo, whoami, net commands
- Identifying outdated patches with Windows Exploit Suggester
- Enumerating installed software and services
- Checking for unquoted service paths
- Abusing weak service permissions
- Exploiting AlwaysInstallElevated registry settings
- Using PowerShell for post-exploitation enumeration
- Running PowerUp.ps1 for automated checks
- Extracting credentials from memory using Mimikatz
- Pass-the-hash attacks using SMB
- Abusing AutoLogon credentials in the registry
- Enumerating unattended installation files
- Checking for stored credentials in configuration files
- Using Sherlock.ps1 to find local exploits
- Gaining SYSTEM via user-mode exploits
Module 6: Web Application Attacks - Manual inspection of web applications for vulnerabilities
- Identifying input fields for injection testing
- SQL injection: manual detection and exploitation
- Using sqlmap with custom configurations and evasion
- Exploiting blind SQL injection with timing attacks
- Command injection through web forms and parameters
- Local and remote file inclusion (LFI/RFI) exploitation
- Reading sensitive files via LFI: /etc/passwd, logs, configuration
- Using log poisoning to achieve code execution
- Client-side attacks: XSS and cookie harvesting
- Exploiting insecure file upload forms
- Bypassing client-side validation with Burp Proxy
- Uploading reverse shells as images or documents
- Abusing insecure deserialization in PHP applications
- Exploiting vulnerable CMS platforms: WordPress, Joomla
Module 7: Buffer Overflow Fundamentals - Understanding stack-based buffer overflows
- Identifying vulnerable services via fuzzing
- Using Python for protocol fuzzing
- Analyzing crashes with Immunity Debugger and Mona
- Controlling EIP and identifying offset
- Generating unique patterns with pattern_create
- Locating exact buffer offset with pattern_offset
- Identifying bad characters in shellcode
- Generating shellcode with MSFVenom
- Aligning ESP to shellcode with landing techniques
- Using JMP ESP instructions to redirect execution
- Locating reliable return addresses in modules
- Building custom exploit scripts in Python
- Testing exploits in isolated lab environments
- Debugging offset and payload issues systematically
Module 8: Active Directory & Domain Exploitation - Identifying domain controllers and domain membership
- Enumerating domain users and groups with ldapsearch
- Extracting domain information via null sessions
- Performing Kerberos enumeration with Kerbrute
- Abusing AS-REP roasting to extract hashes
- Performing password spraying attacks
- Exploiting weak password policies
- Using CrackMapExec for domain reconnaissance
- Identifying high-value targets: Domain Admins, Enterprise Admins
- Pass-the-ticket attacks using Kerberos tickets
- Golden ticket attacks in controlled lab environments
- Pivoting from a member server to the domain controller
- Extracting NTDS.dit and SYSTEM hive for offline cracking
- Understanding trust relationships between domains
- Exploiting constrained delegation vulnerabilities
Module 9: Pivoting & Lateral Movement - Understanding routing and subnet traversal
- Using Metasploit’s autoroute for pivoting
- Setting up SOCKS proxies with Metasploit
- Configuring proxychains for tool redirection
- Lateral movement via PSExec, WMI, and SMB
- Using CrackMapExec for mass lateral movement
- Pass-the-hash across multiple hosts
- Escalating from local admin to domain compromise
- Creating backdoor accounts for persistence
- Using scheduled tasks for remote execution
- Deploying lightweight agents for continued access
- Mapping internal network topology
- Scanning internal subnets from a foothold host
- Identifying hidden services on non-standard ports
- Abusing trust relationships between hosts
Module 10: Post-Exploitation & Persistence - Creating hidden user accounts on Linux and Windows
- Setting up SSH backdoors with authorized_keys
- Installing web shells for continued access
- Using scheduled tasks and cron jobs for persistence
- Deploying Metasploit persistence scripts
- Creating custom daemons and services
- Abusing startup folders and registry run keys
- Maintaining access after system reboots
- Clearing logs to reduce detection risk
- Using rootkits for stealthy persistence
- Establishing encrypted C2 channels
- Using DNS tunneling for covert communication
- Bypassing firewall rules with port hopping
- Encrypting payloads and traffic with SSL/TLS
- Documenting persistence mechanisms for reporting
Module 11: Reporting & Documentation - Understanding OSCP report requirements and formatting
- Structuring reports: executive summary, methodology, findings
- Writing clear, concise technical descriptions
- Documenting every step of the attack chain
- Inserting screenshots with proper annotations
- Using Markdown and LaTeX for professional formatting
- Organising findings by host and vulnerability type
- Assigning risk ratings to each finding
- Providing reproducible proof of concept steps
- Writing executive summaries for non-technical audiences
- Proofreading and quality-checking report content
- Exporting reports to PDF with consistent formatting
- Using templates to accelerate report writing
- Creating a personal lab report as OSCP practice
- Avoiding report disqualifications due to formatting
Module 12: OSCP Exam Simulation & Strategy - Understanding the 24-hour exam format and rules
- Time management: allocating hours per host
- Creating a personal exam checklist
- Building a pre-exam preparation routine
- Simulating exam conditions in lab environments
- Practicing write-ups under time pressure
- Using keep-alive techniques to maintain access
- Backtracking when stuck: when to move on
- Maximising points by prioritising easier hosts
- Using enumeration checklists to avoid missing vectors
- Setting up automated scanning scripts before starting
- Managing stress and focus during long sessions
- Reviewing mock reports for common mistakes
- Recovering from failed exploits without panic
- Balancing documentation and exploitation time
Module 13: Tool Mastery & Customisation - Mastering command-line switches for precision
- Building reusable tool aliases and scripts
- Customising Metasploit modules for specific targets
- Creating personal exploit libraries
- Using Vim and Nano efficiently for editing
- Automating repetitive tasks with Python
- Building custom fuzzers for unknown services
- Modifying open-source exploits for compatibility
- Setting up persistent tmux workspaces
- Using git to version control your scripts
- Creating personal cheat sheets for quick reference
- Using jq for parsing JSON output in scripts
- Filtering Nmap output with grep, awk, sed
- Generating printable PDF summaries of tools
- Organising tool configurations in dotfiles
Module 14: Career Integration & Next Steps - Updating your resume with OSCP-aligned accomplishments
- Writing LinkedIn headlines that attract recruiters
- Describing your lab experience as real-world work
- Leveraging the Certificate of Completion by The Art of Service
- Answering common interview questions about OSCP
- Demonstrating hands-on skills during technical interviews
- Building a personal portfolio of lab reports
- Contributing to open-source security projects
- Joining penetration testing communities and forums
- Preparing for job roles: Pen Tester, Red Team, SOC3
- Understanding compliance frameworks: NIST, ISO 27001
- Pursuing advanced certifications: OSCE, CRTP, eWPTX
- Transitioning from certification to consulting
- Freelancing and bug bounty integration strategies
- Continuing your offensive security journey with confidence
- Understanding stack-based buffer overflows
- Identifying vulnerable services via fuzzing
- Using Python for protocol fuzzing
- Analyzing crashes with Immunity Debugger and Mona
- Controlling EIP and identifying offset
- Generating unique patterns with pattern_create
- Locating exact buffer offset with pattern_offset
- Identifying bad characters in shellcode
- Generating shellcode with MSFVenom
- Aligning ESP to shellcode with landing techniques
- Using JMP ESP instructions to redirect execution
- Locating reliable return addresses in modules
- Building custom exploit scripts in Python
- Testing exploits in isolated lab environments
- Debugging offset and payload issues systematically
Module 8: Active Directory & Domain Exploitation - Identifying domain controllers and domain membership
- Enumerating domain users and groups with ldapsearch
- Extracting domain information via null sessions
- Performing Kerberos enumeration with Kerbrute
- Abusing AS-REP roasting to extract hashes
- Performing password spraying attacks
- Exploiting weak password policies
- Using CrackMapExec for domain reconnaissance
- Identifying high-value targets: Domain Admins, Enterprise Admins
- Pass-the-ticket attacks using Kerberos tickets
- Golden ticket attacks in controlled lab environments
- Pivoting from a member server to the domain controller
- Extracting NTDS.dit and SYSTEM hive for offline cracking
- Understanding trust relationships between domains
- Exploiting constrained delegation vulnerabilities
Module 9: Pivoting & Lateral Movement - Understanding routing and subnet traversal
- Using Metasploit’s autoroute for pivoting
- Setting up SOCKS proxies with Metasploit
- Configuring proxychains for tool redirection
- Lateral movement via PSExec, WMI, and SMB
- Using CrackMapExec for mass lateral movement
- Pass-the-hash across multiple hosts
- Escalating from local admin to domain compromise
- Creating backdoor accounts for persistence
- Using scheduled tasks for remote execution
- Deploying lightweight agents for continued access
- Mapping internal network topology
- Scanning internal subnets from a foothold host
- Identifying hidden services on non-standard ports
- Abusing trust relationships between hosts
Module 10: Post-Exploitation & Persistence - Creating hidden user accounts on Linux and Windows
- Setting up SSH backdoors with authorized_keys
- Installing web shells for continued access
- Using scheduled tasks and cron jobs for persistence
- Deploying Metasploit persistence scripts
- Creating custom daemons and services
- Abusing startup folders and registry run keys
- Maintaining access after system reboots
- Clearing logs to reduce detection risk
- Using rootkits for stealthy persistence
- Establishing encrypted C2 channels
- Using DNS tunneling for covert communication
- Bypassing firewall rules with port hopping
- Encrypting payloads and traffic with SSL/TLS
- Documenting persistence mechanisms for reporting
Module 11: Reporting & Documentation - Understanding OSCP report requirements and formatting
- Structuring reports: executive summary, methodology, findings
- Writing clear, concise technical descriptions
- Documenting every step of the attack chain
- Inserting screenshots with proper annotations
- Using Markdown and LaTeX for professional formatting
- Organising findings by host and vulnerability type
- Assigning risk ratings to each finding
- Providing reproducible proof of concept steps
- Writing executive summaries for non-technical audiences
- Proofreading and quality-checking report content
- Exporting reports to PDF with consistent formatting
- Using templates to accelerate report writing
- Creating a personal lab report as OSCP practice
- Avoiding report disqualifications due to formatting
Module 12: OSCP Exam Simulation & Strategy - Understanding the 24-hour exam format and rules
- Time management: allocating hours per host
- Creating a personal exam checklist
- Building a pre-exam preparation routine
- Simulating exam conditions in lab environments
- Practicing write-ups under time pressure
- Using keep-alive techniques to maintain access
- Backtracking when stuck: when to move on
- Maximising points by prioritising easier hosts
- Using enumeration checklists to avoid missing vectors
- Setting up automated scanning scripts before starting
- Managing stress and focus during long sessions
- Reviewing mock reports for common mistakes
- Recovering from failed exploits without panic
- Balancing documentation and exploitation time
Module 13: Tool Mastery & Customisation - Mastering command-line switches for precision
- Building reusable tool aliases and scripts
- Customising Metasploit modules for specific targets
- Creating personal exploit libraries
- Using Vim and Nano efficiently for editing
- Automating repetitive tasks with Python
- Building custom fuzzers for unknown services
- Modifying open-source exploits for compatibility
- Setting up persistent tmux workspaces
- Using git to version control your scripts
- Creating personal cheat sheets for quick reference
- Using jq for parsing JSON output in scripts
- Filtering Nmap output with grep, awk, sed
- Generating printable PDF summaries of tools
- Organising tool configurations in dotfiles
Module 14: Career Integration & Next Steps - Updating your resume with OSCP-aligned accomplishments
- Writing LinkedIn headlines that attract recruiters
- Describing your lab experience as real-world work
- Leveraging the Certificate of Completion by The Art of Service
- Answering common interview questions about OSCP
- Demonstrating hands-on skills during technical interviews
- Building a personal portfolio of lab reports
- Contributing to open-source security projects
- Joining penetration testing communities and forums
- Preparing for job roles: Pen Tester, Red Team, SOC3
- Understanding compliance frameworks: NIST, ISO 27001
- Pursuing advanced certifications: OSCE, CRTP, eWPTX
- Transitioning from certification to consulting
- Freelancing and bug bounty integration strategies
- Continuing your offensive security journey with confidence
- Understanding routing and subnet traversal
- Using Metasploit’s autoroute for pivoting
- Setting up SOCKS proxies with Metasploit
- Configuring proxychains for tool redirection
- Lateral movement via PSExec, WMI, and SMB
- Using CrackMapExec for mass lateral movement
- Pass-the-hash across multiple hosts
- Escalating from local admin to domain compromise
- Creating backdoor accounts for persistence
- Using scheduled tasks for remote execution
- Deploying lightweight agents for continued access
- Mapping internal network topology
- Scanning internal subnets from a foothold host
- Identifying hidden services on non-standard ports
- Abusing trust relationships between hosts
Module 10: Post-Exploitation & Persistence - Creating hidden user accounts on Linux and Windows
- Setting up SSH backdoors with authorized_keys
- Installing web shells for continued access
- Using scheduled tasks and cron jobs for persistence
- Deploying Metasploit persistence scripts
- Creating custom daemons and services
- Abusing startup folders and registry run keys
- Maintaining access after system reboots
- Clearing logs to reduce detection risk
- Using rootkits for stealthy persistence
- Establishing encrypted C2 channels
- Using DNS tunneling for covert communication
- Bypassing firewall rules with port hopping
- Encrypting payloads and traffic with SSL/TLS
- Documenting persistence mechanisms for reporting
Module 11: Reporting & Documentation - Understanding OSCP report requirements and formatting
- Structuring reports: executive summary, methodology, findings
- Writing clear, concise technical descriptions
- Documenting every step of the attack chain
- Inserting screenshots with proper annotations
- Using Markdown and LaTeX for professional formatting
- Organising findings by host and vulnerability type
- Assigning risk ratings to each finding
- Providing reproducible proof of concept steps
- Writing executive summaries for non-technical audiences
- Proofreading and quality-checking report content
- Exporting reports to PDF with consistent formatting
- Using templates to accelerate report writing
- Creating a personal lab report as OSCP practice
- Avoiding report disqualifications due to formatting
Module 12: OSCP Exam Simulation & Strategy - Understanding the 24-hour exam format and rules
- Time management: allocating hours per host
- Creating a personal exam checklist
- Building a pre-exam preparation routine
- Simulating exam conditions in lab environments
- Practicing write-ups under time pressure
- Using keep-alive techniques to maintain access
- Backtracking when stuck: when to move on
- Maximising points by prioritising easier hosts
- Using enumeration checklists to avoid missing vectors
- Setting up automated scanning scripts before starting
- Managing stress and focus during long sessions
- Reviewing mock reports for common mistakes
- Recovering from failed exploits without panic
- Balancing documentation and exploitation time
Module 13: Tool Mastery & Customisation - Mastering command-line switches for precision
- Building reusable tool aliases and scripts
- Customising Metasploit modules for specific targets
- Creating personal exploit libraries
- Using Vim and Nano efficiently for editing
- Automating repetitive tasks with Python
- Building custom fuzzers for unknown services
- Modifying open-source exploits for compatibility
- Setting up persistent tmux workspaces
- Using git to version control your scripts
- Creating personal cheat sheets for quick reference
- Using jq for parsing JSON output in scripts
- Filtering Nmap output with grep, awk, sed
- Generating printable PDF summaries of tools
- Organising tool configurations in dotfiles
Module 14: Career Integration & Next Steps - Updating your resume with OSCP-aligned accomplishments
- Writing LinkedIn headlines that attract recruiters
- Describing your lab experience as real-world work
- Leveraging the Certificate of Completion by The Art of Service
- Answering common interview questions about OSCP
- Demonstrating hands-on skills during technical interviews
- Building a personal portfolio of lab reports
- Contributing to open-source security projects
- Joining penetration testing communities and forums
- Preparing for job roles: Pen Tester, Red Team, SOC3
- Understanding compliance frameworks: NIST, ISO 27001
- Pursuing advanced certifications: OSCE, CRTP, eWPTX
- Transitioning from certification to consulting
- Freelancing and bug bounty integration strategies
- Continuing your offensive security journey with confidence
- Understanding OSCP report requirements and formatting
- Structuring reports: executive summary, methodology, findings
- Writing clear, concise technical descriptions
- Documenting every step of the attack chain
- Inserting screenshots with proper annotations
- Using Markdown and LaTeX for professional formatting
- Organising findings by host and vulnerability type
- Assigning risk ratings to each finding
- Providing reproducible proof of concept steps
- Writing executive summaries for non-technical audiences
- Proofreading and quality-checking report content
- Exporting reports to PDF with consistent formatting
- Using templates to accelerate report writing
- Creating a personal lab report as OSCP practice
- Avoiding report disqualifications due to formatting
Module 12: OSCP Exam Simulation & Strategy - Understanding the 24-hour exam format and rules
- Time management: allocating hours per host
- Creating a personal exam checklist
- Building a pre-exam preparation routine
- Simulating exam conditions in lab environments
- Practicing write-ups under time pressure
- Using keep-alive techniques to maintain access
- Backtracking when stuck: when to move on
- Maximising points by prioritising easier hosts
- Using enumeration checklists to avoid missing vectors
- Setting up automated scanning scripts before starting
- Managing stress and focus during long sessions
- Reviewing mock reports for common mistakes
- Recovering from failed exploits without panic
- Balancing documentation and exploitation time
Module 13: Tool Mastery & Customisation - Mastering command-line switches for precision
- Building reusable tool aliases and scripts
- Customising Metasploit modules for specific targets
- Creating personal exploit libraries
- Using Vim and Nano efficiently for editing
- Automating repetitive tasks with Python
- Building custom fuzzers for unknown services
- Modifying open-source exploits for compatibility
- Setting up persistent tmux workspaces
- Using git to version control your scripts
- Creating personal cheat sheets for quick reference
- Using jq for parsing JSON output in scripts
- Filtering Nmap output with grep, awk, sed
- Generating printable PDF summaries of tools
- Organising tool configurations in dotfiles
Module 14: Career Integration & Next Steps - Updating your resume with OSCP-aligned accomplishments
- Writing LinkedIn headlines that attract recruiters
- Describing your lab experience as real-world work
- Leveraging the Certificate of Completion by The Art of Service
- Answering common interview questions about OSCP
- Demonstrating hands-on skills during technical interviews
- Building a personal portfolio of lab reports
- Contributing to open-source security projects
- Joining penetration testing communities and forums
- Preparing for job roles: Pen Tester, Red Team, SOC3
- Understanding compliance frameworks: NIST, ISO 27001
- Pursuing advanced certifications: OSCE, CRTP, eWPTX
- Transitioning from certification to consulting
- Freelancing and bug bounty integration strategies
- Continuing your offensive security journey with confidence
- Mastering command-line switches for precision
- Building reusable tool aliases and scripts
- Customising Metasploit modules for specific targets
- Creating personal exploit libraries
- Using Vim and Nano efficiently for editing
- Automating repetitive tasks with Python
- Building custom fuzzers for unknown services
- Modifying open-source exploits for compatibility
- Setting up persistent tmux workspaces
- Using git to version control your scripts
- Creating personal cheat sheets for quick reference
- Using jq for parsing JSON output in scripts
- Filtering Nmap output with grep, awk, sed
- Generating printable PDF summaries of tools
- Organising tool configurations in dotfiles