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Offensive Python
Embark on a comprehensive journey into Python-based cybersecurity. This course delves deep into the world of offensive security, equipping you with powerful tools and techniques to understand and protect against cyber threats. Explore Python Networking, Packet Crafting, WebApp Security, and Metasploit Features. Develop expertise in sockets, create custom security tools, and delve into the latest cybersecurity trends, gaining practical skills for real-world scenarios.
Program Code: ZX322
Package: ZX Offense​
Level: 5
Course Information
Prerequisites
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Networking Knowledge
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Cybersecurity Foundation
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Programming or Scripting Experience
Duration Options
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Self-paced: 5-10 week
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Trainer-led: 48 hours
Core Features of Cyberium Arena
Labs
Enhance training with defense and attack tasks.
Books
Tailored coursebooks for cybersecurity studies.
Scenarios
Diverse situations mimicking real professional challenges.
Projects
Integrated projects to demonstrate acquired knowledge.
Course Overview: A Four-Module Journey
Module 1: Python Networking
Explore sockets, connections, and essential security tools.
Module 2: Packet Crafting
Master Scapy for packet manipulation and network analysis.
Module 3: WebApp Security
Dive into HTTP programming and web application security measures.
Module 4: Metasploit Features
Uncover advanced techniques with payloads and reverse shells.
Module 1: Python Networking Foundations
Socket Basics
Begin with an introduction to sockets, the fundamental building blocks of network communication. Learn to establish connections using both TCP and UDP protocols, essential for understanding network interactions.
Security Techniques
Explore crucial security tools and techniques, including banner grabbing for information gathering and port scanning to identify potential vulnerabilities. These skills form the backbone of network reconnaissance.
Leveraging Libraries for Enhanced Security
Cymruwhois
Utilize this library for IP geolocation and network information retrieval, enhancing your ability to gather intelligence on network endpoints.
Faker
Generate realistic fake data for testing and development, crucial for simulating various scenarios in cybersecurity assessments.
Brute Force Tools
Master techniques for password cracking, including specialized attacks on zip files and FTP servers, to understand and defend against common intrusion methods.
Advanced Scanning Techniques
Nmap
Explore the power of Nmap for comprehensive network scanning and security auditing. Learn to detect open ports, services, and potential vulnerabilities across networks.
Shodan
Harness the capabilities of Shodan, the search engine for Internet-connected devices. Discover how to use it for reconnaissance and understanding the global attack surface.
Custom Scanners
Develop your own scanning tools using Python, tailored to specific security needs and scenarios. This skill is crucial for adapting to unique cybersecurity challenges.
Module 2: Mastering Packet Crafting with Scapy
Packet Analysis
Begin with sniffing and analyzing network traffic using Scapy. Learn to extract valuable information from pcap files.
Packet Manipulation
Progress to crafting and sending custom packets, giving you precise control over network interactions.
Advanced Techniques
Culminate with automating tasks and creating sophisticated security tools using Scapy's powerful features.
Practical Applications of Scapy
Custom Port Scanners
Develop efficient and stealthy port scanning tools tailored to specific network environments.
Man-in-the-Middle Attacks
Understand and simulate MITM attacks to grasp their mechanics and develop countermeasures.
Bespoke Security Tools
Create specialized tools for network analysis, intrusion detection, and vulnerability assessment.
Module 3: WebApp Security Essentials
HTTP Programming Basics
Master the core mechanics of HTTP communication by building custom web servers from scratch. Learn to harness powerful Python libraries including Urllib for URL handling, BeautifulSoup for precise HTML parsing, and Requests for seamless API interactions. These foundations enable you to programmatically interact with web applications and extract structured data for security analysis.
Advanced Web Security
Explore sophisticated web security techniques including custom user agent manipulation for stealth operations, session cookie exploitation for authentication testing, and strategic web proxy deployment for traffic analysis. These advanced skills form the cornerstone of both offensive security testing and defensive hardening, enabling you to identify and mitigate critical web vulnerabilities effectively.
Web Application Security Techniques
Spidering
Advanced web crawling for comprehensive site mapping and vulnerability discovery.
Cookie Management
Identify patterns and user behaviors
User Agent Manipulation
Methods to bypass security measures and mimic different clients.
Web Proxy Usage
Intercepting and modifying web traffic for analysis and testing.
Module 4: Building Metasploit Features with Python
Python-Based Payload Foundations
Building basic exploit payloads using Python libraries and Metasploit integration.
MSFVenom with Python
Developing custom payloads by combining Python scripts with MSFVenom.
Python Payload Development
Creating sophisticated Python-native payloads for Metasploit framework.
Advanced Python Integration
Implementing complex attack vectors through Python automation and Metasploit APIs.
Reverse Shells and Local Attacks
TCP Reverse Shell
Master the creation and use of TCP-based reverse shells for remote access.
Shell Upgrading
Learn techniques to upgrade simple shells to more powerful interactive sessions.
HTTP Reverse Shell
Explore stealthier HTTP-based reverse shells to evade detection.
Local Attacks
Understand and implement attacks that target the local system for privilege escalation.
Advanced Exploitation Techniques
DNS Poisoning
Learn to manipulate DNS responses to redirect traffic, understanding both the attack and defense perspectives of this technique.
Password Extraction
Master methods for extracting stored passwords from browsers like Chrome, highlighting the importance of secure credential storage.
Keylogging
Explore the implementation and detection of keyloggers, understanding their role in both offensive and defensive security.
