Advanced • Hands-on
Advanced Penetration Testing
Become the person teams call when the “easy vulns” are already fixed. This course focuses on chained exploits, evasive post-exploitation, and reporting that stands up in front of security leadership, auditors, and developers.
Why this course?
Updated for 2025- ✅ Lab-heavy, real enterprise scenarios
- ✅ AD + Cloud attack-path building
- ✅ Capstone engagement simulation + report
- ✅ Mentor support + career guidance
✓ Industry-aligned • ✓ Practical labs • ✓ Report templates • ✓ Ethical + authorized testing only
Overview
This is not a “first hacking course”. Advanced Penetration Testing assumes you already know basic web vulns, common tools, and simple privilege escalation. Here, we focus on what typically separates mid-level testers from senior operators: deep recon, chained vulnerabilities, realistic Active Directory and cloud scenarios, and clean reporting that can drive real remediation.
You will learn how to move from single-issue findings (“XSS on page X”) to end-to-end attack paths that show business impact: from low-severity misconfigurations to full domain compromise or cross-tenant data access.
Who this is for
- Penetration testers who feel “stuck” at basic web/app findings.
- OSCP / eJPT holders preparing for OSEP/OSED or red-team style work.
- Security engineers and blue-teamers wanting to understand attacker tradecraft.
- Lead testers who must explain risk to managers, not just write POCs.
What you’ll be able to do
- Design and execute realistic, scoped engagements end-to-end.
- Build and exploit chained attack paths in web, infra, AD, and cloud.
- Balance stealth vs speed when EDR and logging are present.
- Produce clear, prioritized reports that leadership can act on.
Who should NOT join this course
- If you want only theory and no labs.
- If you are looking for “shortcuts” without practice.
- If you haven’t done any basic web/app security yet (start with fundamentals first).
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Curriculum
The curriculum emphasizes methodology, not magic tools. For every topic you’ll learn: what problem it solves, how to do it manually, and how to safely automate it when needed. Each module is supported by at least one lab and a short write-up template.
Advanced Recon & Target Profiling Module 1
OSINT + tech fingerprinting + leaked assets + dependency mapping. Build a living “attack surface document” that guides your whole assessment.
Initial Access in Modern Environments Module 2
JWT/OAuth/OIDC weaknesses, misconfigured SSO, SSRF chaining, deserialization, and breaking “forgot password” assumptions.
Privilege Escalation & Lateral Movement Module 3
Windows/Linux privesc, credential harvesting, token abuse, pivoting, cloud IAM privilege creep, container escapes.
Web Applications at Depth Module 4
Business logic flaws, multi-tenant isolation, BOLA/IDOR edge cases, mass assignment, API-first + microservices authorization failures.
Active Directory & Enterprise Tradecraft Module 5
AD mapping, Kerberoasting, delegation abuse, living-off-the-land, connecting AD to cloud + VPN access.
Cloud & Container Attack Paths Module 6
IAM mis-scoping, instance metadata abuse, credential exposure, segmentation gaps, CI/CD pipeline abuse to reach production data.
Post-Exploitation, OPSEC & Data Ops Module 7
Minimal toolchains under EDR/logging, safe data staging, exfil simulation, cleanup, and artifact-awareness.
Reporting, Risk & Stakeholder Communication Module 8
Report structure, risk rating logic, PoC design, dev-friendly remediation, defending findings with leadership and teams.
Capstone: Full Engagement Simulation Module 9
End-to-end engagement: scope → recon → access → pivot → impact → final report + debrief summary for non-technical stakeholders.
Tip: Open each module and note your weak areas — we’ll build a personal roadmap during onboarding.
Labs & Capstone Work
Every major concept is backed by a lab. Labs are designed so that you can repeat them later in your own home lab or on cloud VMs, not only in our environment.
Lab track: Recon & Discovery
Build an asset inventory from what looks like “just a website”: mapping subdomains, technologies, exposed services, and leaked metadata.
Lab track: AD + Cloud Path Building
Identify abusive paths from low-priv accounts to high impact access and represent the path visually + in written report format.
Capstone: Full Engagement
Maintain daily notes, write interim updates, and finish with a final report + debrief summary.
Prerequisites
Technical baseline
- Comfortable with Linux and Windows basics (services, logs, processes, permissions).
- Basic web application security: XSS, SQLi, auth bypass, simple IDOR, etc.
- Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, VPNs, and basic routing.
- Prior hands-on with tools like nmap, Burp Suite, and at least one scripting language.
Mindset & hardware
- A laptop with at least 16 GB RAM recommended (8 GB minimum with cloud labs).
- Willingness to read docs, debug broken setups, and think like a defender as well as an attacker.
- Commitment to ethical testing: we only work on authorized targets with clear scope.
Unsure whether you’re ready? Contact us with your background and we’ll suggest whether to start here or with a more foundational course first.
Outcomes
The goal of this course is not just to give you “more techniques”, but to change the way you think about assessments and how you communicate your work.
Engagement-level thinking
Plan, execute, and document complete engagements—from scoping and recon through exploitation, post-ex, and debrief.
Stronger career profile
Skills map to advanced roles (senior pentester, red-team operator) and tougher exams.
Better collaboration
Work effectively with SOC, DevOps, and engineering teams—explain attack paths + realistic fixes.
Schedule & Delivery Modes
We run this program in flexible formats so working professionals and students can both attend. Batch dates and availability may vary.
| Mode | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Weekend cohort | 5–7 weeks | Sat–Sun sessions with heavy lab focus, recommended for working professionals. |
| Weekday evenings | 4–6 weeks | Shorter weekday sessions plus independent lab work in between. |
| Custom team batch | Flexible | Tailored for internal security teams with customized schedule and case studies. |
Pricing / Engagement
Pricing depends on the delivery mode (cohort vs custom), depth of mentoring, and whether you enroll as an individual or as part of a team. EMI options may be available for individuals in some regions.
Individual learner
Full access to sessions, labs, and capstone, suitable if you are preparing for advanced exams or a move into senior pentesting roles.
Request a quoteTeam / security group
Ideal for small offensive security or blue-team squads that want to level up together.
Get team pricingAcademic / partner programs
For universities, training partners, or academies integrating advanced penetration testing.
Talk to usFAQs
Is this the right course after OSCP or similar?
Yes. We assume you already know basic exploitation and want to move into more realistic, chained attack paths and enterprise-style testing.
Will this prepare me directly for OSEP / OSED?
Not a clone of any exam, but skills map strongly to those tracks and real-world work.
Do I need my own lab or VPS?
We provide structured labs and also help you build a safe home/cloud lab.
Are sessions recorded?
For most cohorts, sessions are recorded. Exact access details are shared during enrollment.
Ready to operate like a senior pentester?
Reach out for batch dates, full syllabus, and guidance on whether this is the right next step based on your current skill level and goals.
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