Offensive Security & Exploitation Certificate
Foundations to full attack-surface exploitation, with application security folded in.
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This is a 4-month offensive bundle for learners ready to move beyond the entry-level Offensive Security certificate into a deeper, more current attack-surface skillset.
- Extends the classic recon-to-network-pentest arc with a dedicated AI-Augmented Web, API & Mobile Application Security module, reflecting how real engagements now blend network exploitation with web/API attack paths.
- Moves from condensed foundations and networking through OSINT-driven reconnaissance, exploitation and privilege escalation, application security, and full network penetration testing with wireless attacks — with substantially more lab time
Graduates are positioned for junior-to-mid penetration tester or red-team associate roles, with a direct progression path into the 6-month Offensive Security Specialist Certificate program.
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What You'll Learn
Conduct OSINT-driven reconnaissance and enumeration to map a target's full attack surface.
Exploit common Windows and Linux vulnerabilities and escalate privileges to gain full control.
Attack web, API, and mobile applications, including flaws unique to AI-agent-driven systems.
Run a full network penetration test, including wireless-specific attack techniques.
Deliver a professional-grade pentest report the way clients and employers expect to see it.
Blend network and application attack paths the way real modern engagements actually run.
Lab Details
- OSINT Target Profile — Build a passive recon profile of a lab target using public records and DNS/WHOIS data.
- Vulnerability Scan & Triage — Scan lab targets and rank findings by exploitability and business impact.
- Exploit & Escalate — Exploit a vulnerable host and escalate privileges to full control.
- OWASP Top 10 Lab Walkthrough — Exploit a vulnerable web app across several OWASP Top 10 categories.
- Wireless Attack Lab — Crack a lab WPA/WPA2 handshake and stand up a rogue access point.
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Why Choose eSecurityIN?
Adds application security to the classic network-pentest arc, matching how real engagements now blend both.
One extra month over the standard certificate buys genuinely hands-on lab time, not padded theory.
Curriculum built against real, current offensive-security market demand, not legacy templates.
Direct progression path into the full 6-month Offensive Security Specialist Certificate.
AI-copilot recon and exploitation workflows woven throughout.
Industry recognized certificate issued on course completion
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A few things to have ready before you begin — nothing complicated.
Who This Course Is For
Built for a range of learners and professionals ready to break into or level up in cybersecurity.
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