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Advanced Offensive Security

Enterprise red teaming, Active Directory attack paths, cloud IAM escalation, and malware triage

Advance from basic script testing to professional red team operations. Learn how professional penetration testing firms conduct engagements: rules of engagement scoping, Active Directory attack paths (Kerberoasting, lateral movement), cloud IAM misconfigurations, responsible bug bounty hunting, AI-assisted offensive methods, and sandbox malware triage.

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Course Specifications

Credential AwardedDCAP
Total Rooms10 interactive
Earnable XP 1120 XP
Exam Length10 questions · 20 mins
Passing Score70% or higher
Delivery Mode100% In-Browser
Public Verification: Every graduate receives a unique permanent link on academy.devwalls.com.ng to verify their credential to employers and on LinkedIn.
Complete Curriculum

Syllabus & Learning Rooms (10)

Progressive sequence of concept briefings, hands-on terminal flag challenges, and a capstone boss assessment.

Total Path Value: 1120 XP
01

Pentest methodology and scoping

Lesson Brief

Rules of engagement, legal contracts, out-of-scope boundaries, and ethics.

+80 XP
02

Active Directory concepts

Lesson Brief

Domains, forests, Kerberos authentication, and privilege escalation vectors.

+90 XP
03

Lab: Read the attack path

Hands-on Lab

Trace graph edges from unprivileged helpdesk users to Domain Admin control.

+110 XP
04

Cloud security

Lesson Brief

Shared responsibility model, overly permissive IAM roles, and storage exposures.

+90 XP
05

Lab: Leaked secret

Hands-on Lab

Review git diff commits to find sensitive API tokens and manage key rotation.

+100 XP
06

Bug bounty workflow

Lesson Brief

Scoping discipline, non-destructive proof-of-concepts, and responsible disclosure.

+90 XP
07

AI-assisted pentesting

Lesson Brief

Accelerating recon and report drafting while protecting client confidentiality.

+100 XP
08

Malware analysis concepts

Lesson Brief

Static binary examination vs isolated sandbox behavioral runtime monitoring.

+100 XP
09

Lab: Triage the sandbox report

Hands-on Lab

Identify registry run keys and persistence mechanisms in sandbox outputs.

+110 XP
10

Boss: Red team debrief

Boss Challenge

Deliver a comprehensive red team debrief covering the entire cyber kill chain.

+250 XP
Competencies

Skills You Will Master

Every concept is tested against real-world target scenarios, log files, or code repositories.

  • Professional penetration test scoping & legal Rules of Engagement (RoE)
  • Active Directory architecture & Kerberos authentication attack paths
  • Privilege escalation graphs & lateral movement analysis
  • AWS/GCP/Azure cloud security misconfigurations & overprivileged IAM roles
  • Git commit secrets leak discovery & credential rotation workflows
  • Responsible bug bounty methodology & high-impact vulnerability reporting
  • Static and dynamic sandbox analysis for persistence mechanisms (Run keys)

Prerequisites

  • Strong networking, Linux/Windows administration, and web security foundations

Associated Career Roles

Senior Penetration TesterRed Team OperatorOffensive Security ConsultantCloud Security Auditor
Tamper-Resistant Credential

Devwalls Certified Advanced Security Practitioner

Upon completing all 10 rooms, you unlock the official proctor-free examination. Score 70% or higher to earn this credential, complete with LinkedIn integration, PDF generation, and public verification ID.

10
Random Questions
20 Mins
Time Limit
70%
Passing Grade
24h
Retake Cooldown
Credential Code
DW-DCAP-SAMPLE
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Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions about Advanced Offensive Security

Does this path prepare me for industry red team certifications?

Yes. It covers the core conceptual and practical foundations needed for OSCP, CRTP, and CEH Practical certifications.

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