Offensive Security & Web Application Penetration Testing
Master Black-Box Methodology, OWASP Top 10 Exploitation & Executive Reporting
An operational, methodology-first security curriculum. Learn to systematically map attack surfaces from a single target URL, uncover manual zero-days using Burp Suite and Caido, exploit complex injections and SSRF, and produce executive-grade penetration testing reports.
Target Career Outcomes
Graduates of this track qualify for senior and lead roles across industry verticals:
- Web Application Penetration Tester
- Offensive Security Specialist
- AppSec Consultant
- Red Team Analyst
- Vulnerability Assessment Lead
Technologies & Frameworks:
Complete 3-Course Curriculum
Every course builds systematically on previous foundations, transitioning learners from theory to production systems.
Web Pentesting Foundations & Methodology
Setup isolated offensive security machines, modern proxy toolchains, and 7-phase methodology
The operational baseline for ethical offensive security engagements. Set up hardened Kali/Parrot virtual environments with network isolation; master the penetration tester toolchain including Burp Suite Pro, Caido, ffuf, Nmap, and SQLmap; and adhere to the rigorous 7-phase black-box penetration testing methodology from scoping to debriefing.
Web Application Exploitation & Attack Vectors
Manual in-depth exploitation across 9 vulnerability classes from SQLi to SSRF and Race Conditions
Hands-on manual exploitation without relying on dumb automation. Master JWT algorithm forgery; Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR); modern SQL Injection (blind, time-based, out-of-band); DOM and reflected Cross-Site Scripting; Server-Side Template Injection (SSTI); GraphQL introspection abuse; and Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) targeting cloud metadata services.
Offensive Security Field Playbook, Reporting & Ethical Practice
Executive deliverables, CVSS v3.1 scoring, developer remediation, and capstone audit
Bridge technical exploitation and executive consulting. Learn to craft professional penetration test reports that impress both CISOs and software developers, calculate exact CVSS v3.1 vector strings, provide reproducible step-by-step proofs of concept, utilize rapid field triage payload sheets, and complete a comprehensive final capstone black-box audit simulation.
Graduate with Defensible GitHub Artifacts
Employers and hiring managers don't want to hear about multiple choice test scores. When you complete this track, you walk away with real, production-tested deliverables: code repositories, security review bundles, and system designs that demonstrate your expertise.
Track Enrollment Options
Learn at your own pace with continuous access to all 46 lessons, lab repositories, and automated quizzes.
Join a scheduled cohort with weekly live code walkthroughs, direct instructor feedback, and peer study groups.