OffSec PEN-200 (OSCP)

Course overview

This hands-on course, OffSec PEN-200 (OSCP), introduces students to professional penetration testing using Kali Linux. The PEN-200 is OffSec’s industry-leading course for aspiring ethical hackers and provides the pathway to achieving the prestigious OffSec Certified Professional (OSCP and OSCP+) certifications. Students will develop deep technical skills through a structured approach to ethical hacking, mastering penetration testing methodology, tools, and techniques in a self-paced learning environment.

The course blends theory with immersive practice and equips participants with the ability to identify, exploit, and report vulnerabilities in real-world systems. Students gain access to OffSec PEN-200 (OSCP) learning content and labs for 12 months to support their OSCP exam preparation.

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Course Objective

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

Apply penetration testing methodology to assess and exploit system vulnerabilities
Conduct advanced information gathering and vulnerability analysis
Exploit common vulnerabilities in web applications, including XSS, SQL injection, and session hijacking
Perform client-side attacks to compromise browsers and user-friendly components
Localize, customize, and deploy public exploitation tools responsibly
Write detailed and actionable penetration testing reports with recommendations for action
Effectively prepare for the OSCP and OSCP+ certifications through hands-on, lab-based experience

Target Group

This course is aimed at cybersecurity professionals who want to build advanced ethical hacking skills and pursue OSCP certification. It is particularly suitable for:

Security analysts, penetration testers, and threat hunters
IT professionals with prior experience in networking and systems administration
Students seeking a career shift to offensive security

Prerequisites

There is no formal prior knowledge, but it is highly recommended that participants have:

A solid understanding of TCP/IP networks
Good knowledge of the Linux and Windows
Basic scripting skills in languages such as Bash or Python

To prepare for the PEN-200, students can benefit from completing the OffSec SEC-100: Security Essentials course.

Certification

Exams and Evaluations

Students receive two exam vouchers. Those who complete the course and successfully pass the 24-hour practical OSCP exam receive OffSec Certified Professional (OSCP) or OSCP+ certification. These certifications demonstrate the ability to compromise multiple machines in a controlled lab environment and are recognized for their rigorous practical requirements.

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More about the course

Introduction to Cybersecurity

Overview of Key Concepts, Threats, and Techniques
The Role of Ethical Hacking in Modern Cybersecurity

Report Writing for Penetration Testers

Structuring Technical Outcomes for Business Stakeholders
Writing Clear, Concise, and Impactful Remediation

Information collection

Use tools such as Nmap and Shodan for reconnaissance
Network mapping and identification of potential targets

Vulnerability scanning

Using common tools and more
Interpreting scan results and prioritizing vulnerabilities

Introduction to web applications

Architecture for modern web applications
Identifying structural weaknesses and exposure points

Common attacks on web applications

Multi-site scripting (XSS) exploitationInjection
errors and weaknesses in session management

SQL injection attacks

Injectable parameter
Extract data and escalate permissions via SQLi

Client-side

Analysis of browser-based vulnerabilities
Exploit client-side flaws in JavaScript and plugins

Localization of public exploits

Find and evaluate exploits from trusted sources
Integration into the penetration testing workflow

Fix exploits

Adapting existing payloads to bypass defenses
Developing reliable proof-of-concept attacks

Hands-on learning

This course provides in-depth practical experience through:

Live lab environments that simulate enterprise-grade
Real-world scenarios for each exploit covered
A full 12-month subscription to OffSec LearnOne (PEN-200)
Ongoing support and guidance through interactive training modules

Course overview

30000 kr

5 days

Basic

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Company-adapted course

The course can be adapted from several perspectives:

Content and focus area
Scope of application
Structure

In collaboration with the course leader, we make sure that the course meets your wishes