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OffSec - Foundational Wireless Network Attacks WIFU - OSWP
Like other Offensive Security courses, WI Fu combines traditional course materials with hands-on practice within a virtual lab environment. The course covers the following topics in detail. View the full syllabus.
- IEEE 802.11
- Wireless Networks
- Packets and Network Interaction
- Linux Wireless Stack and Drivers
- Aircrack-ng Essentials
- Cracking WEP with Connected Clients
- Cracking WEP via a Client
- Cracking Clientless WEP Networks
- Bypassing WEP Shared Key Authentication
- Cracking WPA/WPA2 PSK with Aircrack-ng
- Cracking WPA with JTR and Aircrack-ng
- Cracking WPA with coWPAtty
- Cracking WPA with Pyrit
- Additional Aircrack-ng Tools
- Wireless Reconnaissance
- Rogue Access Points
Course Overview
Overall Proficiency Level
2 - Intermediate
Course Catalog Number
PEN-210
Course Prerequisites
All students must have a solid understanding of TCP/IP and the OSI model, as well as familiarity with Linux. A modern laptop or desktop that can boot and run BackTrack and specific hardware is required to complete course exercises. You can use Kali Linux to take the course, but the exam uses BackTrack.
Below is the recommended compatible hardware for your home labs.
Recommended Wireless Network Routers:
- D-Link DIR-601
- Netgear WNR1000v2
Recommended Wireless Cards:
- Netgear -WN111v2 USB
- ALFA Networks AWUS036H USB 500mW
For wireless card compatibility, please refer to the Aircrack-ng wiki.
Training Purpose
Functional Development
Skill Development
Specific Audience
All
General Public
Federal Employee
Delivery Method
Classroom
Online, Instructor-Led
Online, Self-Paced
Course Locations
1992 Lewis Turner Blvd
Suite 131
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
1700 North Tampa Street
Tampa, FL 33602
1320 E 9th Ave
Suite 100
Tampa, FL 33605
722 E. 9th Court
Panama City, FL 32401
317 S. 6th Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
445 Dexter Avenue
Suite 4050
Montgomery, AL 36104
5835 Callaghan Road
Suite 105
San Antonio, TX 78225
560 Warner Robins Street
Warner Robins, GA 31098
3165 Washington Road
Suite D
Augusta, GA 30907
164 NW Promontory
Suite 200
Farmington, UT 84025
6950 Columbia Gateway Dr
Suite 450
Columbia, MD 21046
620 Herndon Pkwy
Herndon, VA 20170
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 NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Competency Areas
Feedback
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