Jarno Baselier’s Offensive Security Pathway is a comprehensive training program (+/- 47 hour) designed for aspiring cybersecurity professionals eager to develop expertise in offensive security. This meticulously structured course takes participants from foundational knowledge to advanced offensive techniques, ensuring a thorough understanding of the cybersecurity landscape. Beginning with no prior knowledge, learners will be introduced to essential offensive security concepts, fundamental cybersecurity principles, and the importance of ethical hacking. They will explore vital topics such as Windows and Linux basics, networking fundamentals, and scripting, laying the groundwork for their journey into offensive security.

As participants progress, they will delve deeper into critical skills, including virtualization, network protocols, and command-line interfaces necessary for effective system management. Basic social engineering tactics will prepare them for real-world scenarios where human factors significantly influence security outcomes. The course emphasizes practical
application, teaching students to utilize popular hacking tools like Nmap and Metasploit for vulnerability assessment and exploitation. They will learn to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in both Windows and Linux systems, gaining hands-on experience that is essential for a successful career in offensive security.

Advanced topics such as web attacks, post-exploitation techniques, and privilege escalation strategies will be covered, with a focus on Active Directory environments and sophisticated network attacks. This approach ensures that learners develop the real-world application and problem-solving skills needed in the field. Critical skills in documentation and reporting, alongside advanced persistence techniques and cloud exploitation, will also be introduced, enabling participants to navigate the complexities of modern cybersecurity challenges effectively.

Finally, this course prepares students for industry-recognized certifications such as CEH, OSCP, eCPTX, and PNPT. With an emphasis on advanced evasion techniques, exploit development, and threat hunting, participants will emerge from the program job-ready, equipped to tackle sophisticated cyber threats. By the end of this course, students will possess extensive knowledge, practical experience, and the confidence necessary to pursue rewarding careers in offensive security. Join us to transform your passion for cybersecurity into a successful and fulfilling career!

Course Learning path:

• Start with Zero Knowledge: Begin with foundational concepts in cybersecurity, computer systems, and networking, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background, can follow along.
  

• Understanding the Basics: Dive into essential knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, networking fundamentals, and introduction to cybersecurity principles.
  

• Grasping Offensive Security: Learn the principles of offensive security, ethical hacking, and legal practices. This prepares you for a career in cybersecurity.
  

• Hands-On Lab Experience: Set up and configure a demo lab environment to practice skills in a safe and isolated setting. This practical experience is crucial for applying theoretical knowledge.
  

• Basic Hacking Skills: Start using basic hacking tools and techniques to understand vulnerabilities in systems. Gain hands-on experience in vulnerability scanning and exploit development.
  

• Web Application Security: Develop skills in identifying and exploiting web vulnerabilities, learning to hack applications and understand the OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.
  

• Advanced Hacking Techniques: As you progress, dive deeper into specialized hacking techniques, including advanced web attacks, privilege escalation, and exploitation of Active Directory.
  

• Persistence & Evasion Techniques: Learn advanced persistence techniques for maintaining access to compromised systems, and study advanced evasion techniques to bypass security mechanisms.
  

• Expert-Level Skills: Finally, master advanced topics such as shellcoding, exploit development, reverse engineering, and cloud exploitation, while preparing for professional certifications.
  

• Job-Ready Skills: By the end of the course, participants will have extensive knowledge and practical skills, making them well-prepared for a job in offensive security and able to tackle widely recognized certifications.