PEN-210 Foundational Wireless Network Attacks by OffSec covers wireless network security, vulnerabilities, and exploitation techniques. Learners gain practical experience in a self-paced environment and can earn the OffSec Wireless Professional (OSWP) certification by completing the course and passing the exam. PEN-210 is available via a Learn Subscription. Topics covered include understanding IEEE 802.11 wireless networking standards, architecture, components, and security challenges of wireless networks, including infrastructure and ad-hoc modes. It teaches encryption protocols in wireless networks, such as WEP, WPA, and WPA2, and their vulnerabilities. It also covers essential Linux tools and drivers for wireless network configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Learners analyze wireless network traffic using Wireshark, a powerful packet capture and analysis tool. The course provides insights into wireless frame structure, network interactions, and protocols to understand wireless communications. It familiarizes learners with Aircrack-ng, a suite of tools for wireless security assessment, including capturing packets, cracking passwords, and deauthenticating clients. Learners will learn how to crack various wireless authentication hashes, such as WPA/WPA2 PSKs, to gain access to secured networks. The course explores vulnerabilities in Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) and teaches how to exploit them to compromise wireless networks. It also covers the risks posed by rogue access points, how to detect them, and implement mitigation measures. The OSWP exam is a 3-hour and 45-minute practical assessment of wireless security skills, demonstrating the ability to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in 802.11 networks. The exam is entirely hands-on, requiring candidates to compromise wireless networks in a lab environment using tools and techniques learned in the course. PEN-210 is designed for penetration testers and security professionals looking to expand their skills in wireless security policies and assessments. It’s designed for individuals with a foundation in networking and basic familiarity with the Linux command line. While there are no formal prerequisites, it’s strongly recommended that learners have competencies in wireless security risk methodologies.
