PEN-210: OSWP
This blog post talks about PEN-210: Foundational Wireless Network Attacks (OSWP) from Offensive Security.
Introduction
The Foundational Wireless Network Attacks (PEN-210) course introduces the foundations of wireless network security, exploring common vulnerabilities and exploitation techniques. Learners gain practical experience in a hands-on, self-paced environment allowing them to learn the principles of wireless security assessments. Learners completing the online training curse and passing the accompanying exam earn the OffSec Wireless Professional (OSWP) certification. You can find more information here. I passed this exam in Aug 2024, just a month after my OSCP exam.
Exam details
Why did i choose this?
To be honest, I would not have taken the PEN-210 course if it wasnt part of the Learn One package. I'm not really interested in the wireless pentesting field and i think the material is abit dated and talks only about a very small part of the wireless field. If you're truly interested in wireless pentesting, I believe there are other courses that provide more relevant materials. I recall HTB has some as well. Also, I guess I wanted to have as many Offsec courses under my belt as possible haha.
Cost
It was technically "free" as the PEN-210 course + exam attempt came together with the Learn One package that I purchased for the PEN-200 OSCP courseware.
Study Materials
The courseware provides just enough information for you to get started but probably not enough for you to pass. If you rely solely on the courseware, you'll likely need to google during the exam. However, having completed the exam, I can say that certain segments were useful in the exam. I 100% recommend attempting the Wifi Challenge Lab 1 materials as preparation before attempting the actual exam. It comes with a detailed write up on each of the problems too.
Exam
The exam 2 is 3 hours and 45 minutes long, and you'll have another 24 hours to submit your report. There are a total of 3 networks, of which 1 is compulsory to complete. To pass, you'll have to complete the 1 Compulsory network + 1 other network.
To get the flag located at http://192.168.1.1/proof.txt, you must first obtain the wireless keys and connect to the target Access Point.
Honest Opinions
I would not recommend buying this course on its own. If you're interested in Wireless pentesting, the materials taught in this course may be a little dated too. I suggest looking for other courses from HTB or THM.
If you already have a Learn One plan active, please make use of the free PEN-210 attempt!