Module 1: Foundations of Offensive Security

• Kali Linux basics
• Networking and OS fundamentals
• Virtualization and lab setup

Module 2: Information Gathering

• Active and passive reconnaissance
• OSINT techniques and tools
• DNS, WHOIS, Shodan, Google Dorking

Module 3: Vulnerability Analysis

• Vulnerability scanners (Nessus, Nmap scripts, OpenVAS)
• Interpreting and validating results
• Manual verification and enumeration

Module 4: Exploitation Techniques

• Web application vulnerabilities (SQLi, XSS, LFI/RFI)
• System and service exploitation (Windows/Linux)
• Exploit frameworks (Metasploit, ExploitDB)

Module 5: Post-Exploitation and Privilege Escalation

• Lateral movement
• Maintaining access
• Credential dumping and privilege escalation

Module 6: Reporting and Documentation

• Vulnerability reports
• Screenshots and POC creation
• Recommendations and risk rating