Module 1: Introduction to Offensive Security Programming

Overview of offensive security and its importance

Introduction to scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell, Python)

Setting up the development environment

Basic scripting concepts and syntax

Lab Session 1: Write a simple Bash script to automate a common security task.

Lab Session 2: Create a basic PowerShell script to gather system information.

Lab Session 3: Develop a Python script to perform network reconnaissance.

Module 2: Bash Scripting for Offensive Security (2 weeks)

Introduction to the Bash shell

Basic Bash scripting techniques

Working with files and directories

Process management and automation

Writing custom Bash scripts for security tasks

Case studies and practical exercises

Lab Session 4: Build a Bash script to automate the process of gathering system logs.

Lab Session 5: Develop a Bash script to analyze log files for security incidents.

Lab Session 6: Create a Bash script to secure a Linux server by applying hardening measures.

Module 3: PowerShell Scripting for Offensive Security (3 weeks)

Introduction to PowerShell

PowerShell scripting fundamentals

Working with cmdlets and modules

Managing Windows systems through PowerShell

Developing offensive PowerShell scripts

Offensive security use cases for PowerShell

Lab exercises and scripting challenges

Lab Session 7: Write a PowerShell script to automate user account enumeration on a Windows domain.

Lab Session 9: Develop a PowerShell script to extract sensitive information from Windows event logs.

Module 4: Python Scripting for Offensive Security (4 weeks)

Introduction to Python

Python scripting basics

Network programming with Python

Developing custom Python tools for offensive security

Web scraping and data extraction

Exploitation scripting with Python

Case studies and capture the flag (CTF) challenges

Lab Session 10: Build a Python tool for automating vulnerability scanning and reporting.

Lab Session 12: Create a Python-based network scanner for identifying open ports and services.

Lab Session 11: Develop a Python script for password cracking and credential testing.

Module 5: Advanced Offensive Security Techniques

Combining scripting languages for advanced attacks

Creating and obfuscating payloads

Evading detection and antivirus solutions

Post-exploitation scripting

Red teaming exercises

Final lab session: Develop an offensive security tool or exploit using one or more scripting languages

Lab Session 13: Combine Bash, PowerShell, and Python in a multi-stage attack scenario.

Lab Session 14: Develop an obfuscated payload for a simulated penetration test.

Lab Session 15: Create a post-exploitation script for maintaining access to a compromised system.

Case studies and practical exercises

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