Modern exploits for Windows-based platforms require modern bypass methods to circumvent Microsoft’s defenses. In Advanced Windows Exploitation (EXP-401), OffSec challenges students to develop creative solutions that work in today’s increasingly difficult exploitation environment.
The case studies in AWE are large, well-known applications that are widely deployed in enterprise networks. The course dives deep into topics ranging from security mitigation bypass techniques to complex heap manipulations and 64-bit kernel exploitation.
AWE is a particularly demanding penetration testing course. It requires a significant amount of student-instructor interaction. Therefore, we limit AWE courses to a live, hands-on environment.
This is the hardest course OffSec offer and it requires a significant time investment. Students need to commit to reading case studies and reviewing the provided reading material each evening.
Students should be experienced in developing windows exploits and understand how to operate a debugger. Familiarity with WinDBG, x86_64 assembly, IDA Pro and basic C/C++ programming is highly recommended. A willingness to work and put in real effort will greatly help students succeed in this security training course.
1 Introduction
2 Custom Shellcode Creation
3 VMware Workstation Guest-To-Host Escape
4 Microsoft Edge Type Confusion
5 Driver Callback Overwrite
6 Unsanitized User-mode Callback
The OSEE is the most difficult exploit development certification you can earn. We recommend completing the 300-level certifications before registering for this course.
Students who complete EXP-401 and pass the exam will earn the Offensive Security Exploitation Expert (OSEE) certification. The OSEE exam assesses not only the course content, but also the ability to think laterally and adapt to new challenges.
The virtual lab environment has a limited number of target systems. The software within contains specific, unknown vulnerabilities. Students have 72 hours to develop and document exploits. The exam requires a stable, high-speed internet connection.
You must submit a comprehensive penetration test report as part of the exam. It should contain in-depth notes and screenshots detailing the steps taken and the exploit methods used.
Learn more about the OSEE Exam here.
REAL-WORLD BENEFITS
OSEEs can analyse vulnerable software, find problematic code, and develop a functioning exploit for various modern Windows operating systems.
Join our public courses in our United Kingdom facilities. Private class trainings will be organized at the location of your preference, according to your schedule.