• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

Wireless Attacks (PEN-210) introduces students to the skills needed to audit and secure wireless devices. It’s a foundational course alongside PEN-200 and would benefit those who would like to gain more skill in network security.

In PEN-210, students will learn to identify vulnerabilities in 802.11 networks and execute organized attacks. Each student will set up a home lab to practice the techniques learned in this online, self-paced course.

Successful completion of the course and exam confers the Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP) certification.

Learning Objectives

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
Executing advanced attacks such as PRGA key extraction and one-way packet injection
Using alternate WEP and WPA cracking techniques
Using various wireless reconnaissance tools
Understanding of how to implement different rogue access point attacks
Familiarity with the BackTrack wireless tools

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) identified within the Specialty Areas listed below. Click to view Specialty Area details within the interactive National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.