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Offensive Security Wireless Professional

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Introduction

The Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP) certification is a specialized credential for professionals aiming to master the art of wireless security.

Offered by Offensive Security, renowned for its practical and hands-on approach to cybersecurity training, the OSWP certification focuses specifically on wireless network penetration testing.

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Learning Objectives

The OSWP certification equips individuals with the skills and knowledge to navigate the complexities of wireless networks. Key learning objectives include:

  1. Wireless Concepts: Understanding fundamental wireless networking concepts, protocols, and standards.

  2. 802.11 Security: Exploring the security mechanisms and vulnerabilities associated with the 802.11 family of protocols.

  3. Wireless Reconnaissance: Learning techniques to discover and gather information about wireless networks, including SSID enumeration and signal strength analysis.

  4. Packet Capture and Analysis: Mastering the art of capturing and analyzing wireless network traffic to identify vulnerabilities and potential attack vectors.

  5. WEP and WPA/WPA2 Cracking: Developing proficiency in exploiting weaknesses in WEP-encrypted networks and understanding the challenges involved in cracking WPA/WPA2 encryption.

  6. Evil Twin and Rogue Access Points: Exploring tactics for creating rogue access points to manipulate and compromise wireless connections.

  7. Client-Side Attacks: Understanding methods to exploit vulnerabilities on wireless client devices and gain unauthorized access.

  8. WLAN Security Best Practices: Implementing and advising on best practices for securing wireless networks against common threats.