Course Outline:

• Reconnaissance and Scanning: Gathering information about systems and networks.
• Exploitation Techniques: Identifying and exploiting common vulnerabilities in web and network services.
• Privilege Escalation: Practicing privilege escalation on both Linux and Windows systems.
• Persistence and Post-Exploitation: Maintaining access and pivoting across systems.
• Exam Simulations: Mock exams with real-world OSCP-style scenarios for hands-on practice.

Module 1: Introduction to OSCP & Ethical Hacking Fundamentals

• OSCP Overview and Exam Requirements
• Core Cybersecurity Principles
• Ethical Hacking Lifecycle (Reconnaissance, Scanning, Exploitation, Post-Exploitation)
• Network Security Basics (TCP/IP, UDP, OSI Model)
• Types of Penetration Testing and Compliance (PCI-DSS, GDPR)

• Hands-On:
  • Lab: Passive and Active Reconnaissance on Target Systems
  • Lab: Using OSINT Tools to Gather Information

Module 2: Reconnaissance and Scanning Techniques

• Information Gathering Techniques (Whois, DNS, Subnetting)
• Enumeration Techniques (SMB, SNMP, SMTP)
• Network Scanning with Nmap (Port Scanning, Service Detection, OS Fingerprinting)
• Vulnerability Scanning with Nikto and OpenVAS

• Hands-On:
  • Lab: Using Nmap for OS and Service Detection
  • Lab: Conducting Enumeration with SMB and SNMP
  • Lab: Identifying Web Vulnerabilities with Nikto

Module 3: Exploitation Basics and Techniques

• Introduction to Exploitation (Exploits, Payloads, Shells)
• Buffer Overflow Basics (Identifying, Exploiting, Custom Shellcode)
• Exploit Development Basics (Fuzzing, Finding Offsets)
• Web Application Exploits (SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting, File Inclusion)
• Exploiting Public Vulnerabilities with Metasploit

• Hands-On:
  • Lab: Exploiting Windows and Linux Services
  • Lab: SQL Injection in Web Applications
  • Lab: Exploiting Web Server Vulnerabilities Using Metasploit

Module 4: Privilege Escalation Techniques

• Privilege Escalation on Windows (Weak Permissions, Exploiting Services)
• Privilege Escalation on Linux (SUID, Cron Jobs, Kernel Exploits)
• Finding and Exploiting Sudo Privileges
• Automated Escalation with LinEnum and WinPEAS

• Hands-On:
  • Lab: Escalating Privileges on Linux Using Kernel Exploits
  • Lab: Escalating Privileges on Windows via Unquoted Service Paths
  • Lab: Identifying Weak Permissions with WinPEAS

Module 5: Post-Exploitation and Persistence

• Post-Exploitation (Data Exfiltration, Maintaining Access)
• Pivoting Through Networks (SSH Tunneling, Proxy Chains)
• Persistence Techniques (Scheduled Tasks, Startup Scripts)
• Covering Tracks (Log Deletion, Obfuscation)

• Hands-On:
  • Lab: Setting Up Persistence on a Compromised Machine
  • Lab: Pivoting and Moving Laterally Using SSH
  • Lab: Clearing System Logs on Target Machines

Module 6: OSCP Exam Preparation and Practice Scenarios

• OSCP Lab and Exam Structure Overview
• Strategy for the OSCP Exam (Time Management, Note-taking, Documentation)
• Practice Labs and Mock Exam Scenarios
• Review of Key Tools (Metasploit, Nmap, Burp Suite)
• Recap and Q&A

Hands-On Labs and Exercises: Training Material Provided:

1. Lab Environment Setup Guide
2. OSCP-style Practical Exercises (Digital format)
3. Documentation and Note-Taking Templates for Exam Preparation