Offensive Security — Pentesting Fundamentals

Become an Expert in Offensive Security & Ethical Hacking — Pentesting • Vulnerability Assessment • Exploitation

Master the core skills of penetration testing, exploit development, and offensive security techniques used by real-world red team professionals.

  • Covers complete Pentesting Fundamentals
  • Hands-on labs with real-world attack scenarios
  • Learn exploitation, enumeration, privilege escalation
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40 Hours
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Intermediate
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Program Highlights

Learn Fundamentals helps learners master cybersecurity basics, develop a hacker mindset, and prepare for advanced Offensive Security courses with access to the Learning Library.

🎓 Offensive Security Pentesting Fundamentals (PEN-103)
📚 1 year unlimited access to fundamental content & curated Learning Paths
👨‍🏫 365 days of hands-on labs access
💬 PEN-103 + 1 KLCP exam attempt included
✅ PEN-210 + 1 OSWP exam attempt included
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Why Choose PEN-103?

Offensive Security — Pentesting Fundamentals

PEN-103 helps learners build strong cybersecurity fundamentals, understand adversarial mindset, and prepare for future advanced OffSec certifications like OSCP. Master essential pentesting concepts with hands-on labs, guided learning paths, and real-world scenarios.

Pentesting Fundamentals
Learn core skills required for ethical hacking
1 Year Learning Access
Unlimited access to all foundational OffSec content
Hands-on Labs (365 Days)
Practice real attacks in guided virtual labs
Exam Attempts Included
PEN-103 + OSWP options available
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PEN-103

Offensive Security — Pentesting Fundamentals introduces learners to the core principles of ethical hacking, adversarial thinking, security fundamentals, and practical pentesting skills needed before advancing to higher-level OffSec certifications like PEN-200 (OSCP).

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What You Will Learn

1️⃣ Cybersecurity Foundations
  • Understanding cybersecurity landscape & terminology
  • Core principles: threats, vulnerabilities & attack models
  • Networking fundamentals, TCP/IP & OS basics
  • Adopting the adversarial mindset & structured thinking
2️⃣ Pentesting Essentials
  • Introduction to penetration testing methodologies
  • Information gathering, enumeration & basic recon
  • Identifying common weaknesses & misconfigurations
  • Hands-on exercises with real-world scenarios
3️⃣ Practical Labs & OffSec Learning Paths
  • Guided labs to understand attacker workflows
  • Learning Path progress through PEN-103 content
  • Foundational Linux command usage for pentesting
  • Preparing for advanced OffSec courses & exams
4️⃣ Hands-on Practice & Exam Preparation
  • 1 year of unlimited access to all fundamental learning modules
  • 365 days of lab access to practice real attack patterns
  • PEN-103 + KLCP exam attempt included (Learn Fundamentals)
  • PEN-210 + OSWP exam attempt available in subscription

Core Traits You’ll Build

AnalyticalHands-onAdversarial ThinkerTechnical-Driven

Your Analyst Style

Practical, attacker-oriented approach — building foundational command-line skills, networking understanding, vulnerability awareness, and methodical pentesting strategies while preparing for OffSec’s advanced certifications.

Official PEN-103 Certification

Validate your foundational pentesting skills, cybersecurity mindset, and practical attack techniques through the globally recognized OffSec PEN-103 — Offensive Security Pentesting Fundamentals certification.

PEN-103 Certificate

Become a Certified Offensive Security Pentesting Fundamentals Professional (PEN-103)

PEN-103 validates your foundational penetration testing knowledge, ethical hacking skills, and understanding of security concepts. It covers cybersecurity fundamentals, attack methodologies, lab exercises, and prepares you for advanced OffSec certifications.

  • Learn Core Penetration Testing Fundamentals
  • Hands-on Labs and Practical Exercises
  • Build the Mindset for Ethical Hacking & Security Analysis
  • Ideal for Beginners and Aspiring Pentesters
PEN-103 Course Description

PEN-103 — Offensive Security Pentesting Fundamentals is designed to introduce learners to core penetration testing concepts, cybersecurity mindset, and essential tools. It lays the foundation for advanced OffSec courses like OSCP and OSWP.

This course includes hands-on labs, real-world attack scenarios, and access to a growing Learning Library. You will build practical skills in reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, and reporting, preparing for future certifications and ethical hacking roles.

PEN-103 equips beginners with a strong foundation in penetration testing methodologies and cybersecurity practices.

Access to practical labs for a full year allows learners to practice attacks and defenses in controlled environments.

PEN-103 lays the groundwork for OSWP, OSCP, and other advanced offensive security certifications.

Training Options

ONLINE BOOTCAMP Preferred
  • ✔ Flexi Pass Enabled: Flexibility to reschedule your cohort within first 90 days of access.
  • ✔ Lifetime access to high-quality live class recordings
  • ✔ 24x7 learner assistance and support
₹120,000
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CORPORATE TRAINING
  • ✔ Blended learning delivery model (self-paced eLearning and/or instructor-led options)
  • ✔ Flexible pricing options
  • ✔ Enterprise grade Learning Management System (LMS)
  • ✔ Enterprise dashboards for individuals and teams
  • ✔ 24x7 learner assistance and support
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Frequently Asked Questions

PEN-103 is ideal for beginners and IT professionals seeking foundational skills in penetration testing, ethical hacking, and offensive security. Suitable for aspiring pentesters, SOC analysts, security enthusiasts, and anyone planning to pursue advanced OffSec certifications like OSWP or OSCP.

PEN-103 covers core penetration testing concepts, including:
  • Cybersecurity fundamentals & attack methodologies
  • Reconnaissance & information gathering
  • Scanning & vulnerability identification
  • Basic exploitation techniques
  • Reporting & documentation of findings
  • Lab-based hands-on exercises

PEN-103 is beginner-friendly and requires no prior penetration testing experience. Basic understanding of networking, operating systems, and security concepts is helpful but not mandatory.

PEN-103 provides **40 hours of hands-on training** with 1-year access to virtual labs and course materials. Training is delivered via online instructor-led sessions, lab exercises, and self-paced modules.

The PEN-103 exam is practical and lab-based, requiring candidates to:
  • Perform penetration tests on simulated environments
  • Identify vulnerabilities and exploit them safely
  • Document findings in a professional report
Duration: 1–2 hours; format: online lab assessment with report submission.

Key tools and platforms include:
  • Kali Linux
  • Nmap, Netcat, and Wireshark
  • Metasploit Framework
  • OpenVAS vulnerability scanner
  • OffSec labs and lab exercises

PEN-103 course fee in India: **Approx ₹30,000 – ₹50,000** depending on the provider and training mode (live or self-paced).

Completion of PEN-103 prepares candidates for entry-level penetration testing, SOC analyst roles, ethical hacking, bug bounty participation, and further OffSec certifications like OSWP and OSCP.

Securium Academy provides expert-led PEN-103 training with live labs, practical exercises, scenario-based learning, and exam preparation aligned with Offensive Security standards.

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