OffSec Foundational Wireless Network Attacks PEN-210 (OSWP) Training
Offered to the Jacksonville and Northeast Florida community through UNF Professional and Lifelong Learning in partnership with Applied Technology Academy — live online or in person, taught by ATA's practitioner instructors.
Get hands-on training in wireless network attacks with OffSec PEN-210. Gain the practical skills to secure wireless networks.
Course Overview
Throughout the course, students will engage in interactive labs and exercises that simulate real-world scenarios, gaining valuable experience in conducting wireless network assessments and implementing effective security measures. By the end of PEN-210, learners will have a comprehensive understanding of wireless network security and the ability to conduct wireless penetration tests. Like other OffSec courses, WiFu combines traditional course materials with hands-on practice within a virtual lab environment. The course covers the topics listed below in detail. Course topics can also be found in the syllabus.
- Greater insight into wireless offensive security and expanded awareness of the need for real-world security solutions
- Implementing attacks against WEP and WPA encrypted network
- Comprehensive understanding of IEEE 802.11 standards and wireless network types
- Proficiency in using Linux wireless tools, drivers, and stacks
- Mastering Wireshark for packet
- Deploying and detecting rogue access points
- Attacking WPA Enterprise networks and captive portals
- Utilizing Bettercap and Kismet for wireless network monitoring and analysis
Course Outline
- Lesson 1: IEEE 802.11
- Lesson 2: Wireless Networks
- Lesson 3: Packets and Network Interaction
- Lesson 4: Linux Wireless Stack and Drivers
- Lesson 5: Aircrack-ng Essentials
- Lesson 6: Cracking WEP and Connected Clients
- Lesson 7: Cracking WEP via a Client
- Lesson 8: Cracking Clientless WEP Networks
- Lesson 9: Bypassing WEP Shared Key Authentication
- Lesson 10: Cracking WPA/WPA2 PSK with Aircrack-ng
- Lesson 11: Cracking WPA with JTR and Aircrack-ng
- Lesson 12: Cracking WPA with coWPAtty
- Lesson 13: Cracking WPA with Pyritt
- Lesson 14: Additional Aircrack-ng Tools
- Lesson 15: Wireless Reconnaissance Tools
- Lesson 16: Understanding of how to implement different rouge access point attacks
- Lesson 17: Familiarity with the BackTrack wireless tools
Intended Audience
PEN-210 is designed for cybersecurity professionals, network administrators, and IT professionals who want to expand their knowledge and skills in wireless network security and penetration testing. The course is particularly beneficial for individuals just beginning to pursue careers in cybersecurity or ethical hacking.
Prerequisites
All students must have:
- Solid understanding of TCP/IP and the OSI model as well as familiarity with Linux.
- A modern laptop or desktop that can boot and run BackTrack
- Specific Hardware is required to complete course exercises