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May 19, 2020
Offensive Security PWK 2020 Update: Should you upgrade?
OSCP holder Samuel Whang shares his perspective on why upgrading to the 2020 materials is worth it for those who have already completed PWK.
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Research & Tutorials
macOS Kernel Debugging with SIP
As security researchers, we often find ourselves needing to look deep into various kernels to fully understand our target and accomplish our goals. Doing so on the Windows platform is no mystery, as there have been countless well-written posts about kernel debugging setups. For macOS, however, the situation is slightly different. There are many great
May 12, 2020
9 min read
OffSec News
Exploit Database SearchSploit Update
To help search the local copy of Exploit DB, we created “SearchSploit“, which gives you a powerful command line interface to perform detailed queries. SearchSploit has recently been updated. Let’s review the update and the benefits.
May 5, 2020
2 min read
Web App Security
White Box Testing for Web Applications
How can source code review help penetration testers with web application security assessments? Learn the benefits of white box web app penetration testing.
Apr 28, 2020
Community Spotlight
The AWAE/OSWE Journey: A Review
Donavan Cheah gives us some of his thoughts on the subject of penetration testing, and his journey with the AWAE course in particular.
Apr 14, 2020
10 min read
Kali Linux
Customizing Kali Linux
One of the designers on the Kali Linux team shares his top tips and tools to customize Kali Linux. Dig in under the hood with Daniel Ruiz de Alegría.
Mar 31, 2020
12 min read
Web App Security
Attacking the Web: The Offensive Security Way
OffSec student 0xklaue wrote this review of Advanced Web Attacks and Exploitation and the OSWE exam. Find out how to prepare and what you need to know.
Mar 24, 2020
8 min read
Enterprise Security
Playbook for Running a Global Work-from-Home Company
With people located in over 24 countries, we’ve been working from our homes since our founding in 2006. Here’s five tips on how to run a distributed team effectively.
Mar 17, 2020
11 min read
Insights
Information Security Training Paths at OffSec
Find out where to start with OffSec’s information security training courses. We outline our learning paths to certification and career development.
Mar 12, 2020
7 min read
Penetration Testing
PWK: All New for 2020
Penetration Testing with Kali Linux (PWK) has gotten a massive overhaul for 2020. Find out what’s new in Offensive Security’s foundational pentesting course.
Feb 11, 2020
6 min read
Community Spotlight
Student Spotlight: Mindset and Community with Suhyun Smith, OSCP
Learn how dedication, mindset, and community empowered Suhyun Smith in her OSCP certification journey, and get her tips for success.
Jan 7, 2020
4 min read
Community Spotlight
Student Spotlight: Meet Mihai, a 16 year old OSCP holder
Meet Mihai, a 16 year old OSCP holder and PWK graduate out of Romania. Read more about his tremendous start and journey into infosec.
Dec 10, 2019
3 min read
Community Spotlight
Student Spotlight: Flood Survivor and OSCP Graduate
OffSec student Christopher M Downs takes trying harder to another level: completing (and passing) his OSCP exam in the middle of a New Orleans flood. Read more about Christopher’s inspiring journey.
Nov 27, 2019
4 min read
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