SEC-100: CyberCore - Security Essentials (OSCC)
OffSec’s CyberCore - Security Essentials Course Syllabus
Course Summary, Methodology, and Organization of Content
Course Summary SEC-100: CyberCore - Security Essentials is a comprehensive course designed
to launch your cybersecurity career. It covers offensive and defensive
techniques, networking, scripting, cloud, and security essentials through
hands-on labs and online content, preparing learners for the OffSec CyberCore
Certified (OSCC) exam and a variety of entry-level cybersecurity roles.
Learning OffSec CyberCore utilizes a blended learning approach that combines interactive
Methodology online instruction with hands-on labs. Learners engage with comprehensive
course materials, including video lectures, readings, and quizzes, while applying
their knowledge in simulated environments to develop practical skills. Completing
the course and successfully passing the associated exam awards the OffSec
CyberCore Certified certification (OSCC.)
The following section contains the various Learning Modules and Learning Units.
Learning Module Learning Units
Introduction Introduction to CyberCore - Security Essentials
Basic Cybersecurity Information Anatomy of Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Frameworks and Standards
Cybersecurity Roles
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General Skills Introduction to General Cybersecurity Skills
Linux Basics
Windows Basics
Data Transformation Fundamentals
Python Scripting Fundamentals
PowerShell Scripting Fundamentals
Networking Fundamentals
Enterprise Network Fundamentals
Introduction to Network Firewalls
Cloud Computing Fundamentals
Background to Contemporary AI
Cryptography Fundamentals
Offensive Introduction to Offensive Cybersecurity Skills
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Penetration Testing Process
Information Gathering and Enumeration
Understanding Web Attacks
Attacking Endpoints
Defense Evasion
Offensive Cloud Fundamentals
Defensive Introduction to Defensive Cybersecurity Skills
SOC Management Processes
Defensive Security Processes
Vulnerability Management
Malware Analysis
Social Engineering and Phishing
Ransomware, DDoS, and Availability
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Wi-Fi Security
Security of Embedded Systems
Industrial Control Systems and OT
Risk Management in Cybersecurity
Build Introduction to Build Skills for Cybersecurity
Software Engineering Security
Foundational Input Validation Concepts
Cloud Architecture Fundamentals
Introduction to Assurance Testing
Starting and Developing a Career in Cybersecurity
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