STATUS: ENROLLMENT_OPEN · ENTRY_LEVEL
root@offsec:~/sec-100$ ./launch --track=cybersecurity

Essential training for
aspiring cybersecurity
professionals.

SEC-100: CyberCore is a hands-on course and industry-recognized certification designed to launch your career in cybersecurity. Cover offensive techniques, defensive tactics, networking, scripting, and the business skills employers actually hire for.

~ / sec-100 / overview.json
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// AT_A_GLANCE
40
MODULES
7
TOPIC_AREAS
6hr
PROCTORED_EXAM
12mo
LAB_ACCESS
// SESSION_READY100%
● SELF_PACED● ONLINE● OSCC_BADGE
◈ OFFENSIVE_TECHNIQUES// DEFENSIVE_TACTICS// ◈ NETWORKING// SCRIPTING// ◈ APPLICATION_SECURITY// OS_SECURITY// ◈ CLOUD_FUNDAMENTALS// RISK_MANAGEMENT// ◈ MALWARE_ANALYSIS// PENETRATION_TESTING// ◈ SOC_MANAGEMENT// PRIV_ESCALATION// ◈ OFFENSIVE_TECHNIQUES// DEFENSIVE_TACTICS// ◈ NETWORKING// SCRIPTING// ◈ APPLICATION_SECURITY// OS_SECURITY// ◈ CLOUD_FUNDAMENTALS// RISK_MANAGEMENT//
// 01 · TARGET_USERS

Who this is for

$ whoami → no prior cybersecurity experience required. Basic computer literacy and a willingness to learn are all you need.

→ USER_01
Recent graduates
Applying IT knowledge to a cybersecurity career.
→ USER_02
Career changers
Transitioning to cybersecurity from other IT roles.
→ USER_03
IT professionals
Expanding their skill set into security.
→ USER_04
Curious minds
Anyone exploring the field of cybersecurity.
// 02 · LEARNING_OBJECTIVES

What you'll
walk away knowing.

[ 4 CORE OUTCOMES ]
status: compiled ✓
OBJ_01
Understand the landscape

Grasp key concepts and terminology of cybersecurity — threats, vulnerabilities, attack techniques.

OBJ_02
Develop practical skills

Hands-on experience in offensive and defensive techniques, networking, scripting, and platform security.

OBJ_03
Think like a hacker

Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in software and systems — a proactive approach to security.

OBJ_04
Build a career

Prepare for entry-level cybersecurity roles with practical skills and an industry-recognized cert.

// 03 · CURRICULUM

40 modules,
7 topic areas.

A structured path from foundations through offensive, defensive, cloud, and business skills — with real labs at every step.

> TOPIC_AREAMODULES
/ 01
Foundations
└─ Introduction to CyberCore
└─ Anatomy of Cybersecurity
└─ Cybersecurity Roles
└─ Cloud Computing Fundamentals
/ 02
Systems & scripting
└─ Linux Basics
└─ Windows Basics
└─ Python Scripting Basics
└─ PowerShell Scripting Basics
/ 03
Networking
└─ Networking Fundamentals
└─ Enterprise Network Architecture
└─ Introduction to Network Firewalls
└─ Background to Contemporary AI
└─ Cryptography
/ 04 · RED_TEAM
Offensive skills
└─ Penetration Testing Process
└─ Information Gathering / Nmap
└─ Web Attacks
└─ Attacking Endpoints
└─ Linux Privilege Escalation
└─ Windows Privilege Escalation
└─ Defense Evasion
└─ Offensive Cloud Fundamentals
/ 05 · BLUE_TEAM
Defensive skills
└─ SOC Management Processes
└─ Defensive Processes
└─ Vulnerability Management
└─ Malware Analysis
└─ Social Engineering & Phishing
└─ Ransomware, DDoS & Availability
└─ WI-FI Security
/ 06
Applications & systems
└─ Embedded Systems
└─ Industrial Control Systems & OT
└─ Software Engineering Security
└─ Input Validation Concepts
└─ Design of Trustworthy Systems
└─ Cloud Architecture Fundamentals
└─ Introduction to Assurance Testing
/ 07
Business & career
└─ Business Decisions in Security
└─ Risk Management
└─ Getting Hired / Managing Your Career
OffSec CyberCore Certified certificate badge 6H Proctored Hands-on Labs Globally Recognized OSCC · Certified

// 04 · Certification

Earn the
OSCC designation.

Validate your essential cybersecurity skills and readiness with the OffSec CyberCore Certified credential — a globally recognized certification backed by OffSec, a leading provider of hands-on cybersecurity training.

Proves proficiency

In essential cybersecurity principles and techniques through a rigorous 6-hour proctored exam.

Signals role-readiness

Practical skills needed to succeed in entry-level cybersecurity roles.

Stand out to employers

A certification from OffSec, a name trusted worldwide for developing top cybersecurity talent.

// 05 · WHY_OFFSEC

Trained by the team that wrote the playbook.

Proven methodology

Cultivates the curious mindset required for success in cybersecurity from day one.

Industry recognition

OffSec certifications are respected across the industry — worldwide.

Hands-on experience

Labs and exercises give you the real-world reps needed to succeed in a security role.

Supportive community

Connect with fellow learners and mentors for guidance and encouragement.

// 06 · FAQ

Common
queries.

$ grep -i "questions" ./sec-100
Q_01Who should take SEC-100?
SEC-100 is designed for beginners and anyone interested in starting a career in cybersecurity. No prior cybersecurity experience is required.
Q_02What skills will I gain?
Offensive and defensive techniques, networking, scripting, security across applications and operating systems, cloud security, risk management, and more.
Q_03Do I need any prerequisites?
Basic computer literacy and a willingness to learn are all you need. Some experience with IT or programming concepts is helpful but not required.
Q_04How long is the course and what is the format?
Self-paced — typically completed in a few weeks to a few months. Includes text and video lessons, hands-on labs, and assessments.
// READY_PLAYER_ONE

Take the first step
toward cyber success.

Start building your cybersecurity career today with OffSec's SEC-100: CyberCore — Security Essentials.

enroll.sh
$ offsec enroll --course sec-100
→ verifying seat availability...
✓ 12 months lab access
✓ hands-on exercises
✓ OSCC exam voucher
✓ community + mentorship
$ ./launch --now