Offensive Security Pathway - Level 2 of 6

In this Level 2 course, Offensive Security Officer (OSO), you'll take the next step in your cybersecurity journey by diving deeper into intermediate offensive security concepts. You will explore the importance of virtualization tools like VMware, VirtualBox, and Hyper-V for safely testing exploits and techniques in isolated environments. You’ll also enhance your skills in both Windows and Linux operating systems, focusing on user management, system configurations, and identifying common vulnerabilities.On the networking side, you’ll delve into DNS, firewalls, and packet analysis, gaining hands-on experience with network protocols like TCP, UDP, and ICMP using tools like Wireshark. You'll also become more proficient in using command-line interfaces such as PowerShell and Bash for controlling systems and automating processes with basic scripting in Bash, PowerShell, and Python.Additionally, this course introduces you to OSINT, teaching you how to gather valuable information from public sources. You’ll explore social engineering techniques—phishing, spear-phishing, and pretexting—and learn to defend against these attacks by recognizing key tactics.This chapter is ideal for those with a foundational knowledge in offensive security who are ready to take their skills to the next level, learning to combine technical expertise with social engineering insights.SyllabusVirtualization Basics: Introduction to tools like VMware, VirtualBox, and Hyper-V, and their importance in creating safe and isolated environments for testing.Windows Medium Knowledge: Intermediate Windows OS knowledge including user management, system configurations, and common Windows vulnerabilities.Linux Medium Knowledge: Intermediate-level understanding of Linux commands, services, and configurations.Networking Medium Knowledge: Further exploration into networking concepts, covering VLANs, firewalls, and basic packet analysis.