Dive into a comprehensive review of the Offensive Security Exploit Developer (OSED) certification in this 59-minute video. Explore the course structure, exam preparation strategies, and personal insights from an experienced cybersecurity professional. Learn about the OSCE(3) trio, automation techniques, and tips for finding ROP gadgets with Mona. Gain valuable advice on note-taking, tool preparation, and joining the Offensive Security Discord community. Compare OSED to other certifications, understand its difficulty level for various experience levels, and discover recommended practice methods. Address common questions about shellcoding, public exploits, and the most challenging aspects of OSCE(3). Get guidance on the pathway from OSCP to OSEP and understand the motivations behind pursuing this course.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction.
What is OSED?.
OSED is newest in the OSCE(3) trio.
What I'll do in this video.
My course timeline.
I was really nervous for the exam.
Clip from the OffSec AMA Webinar.
OSCE(3) Email.
Thoughts on the Course.
Amp up WinDbg.
Take notes (Showcasing my notes).
Stage and prepare your tools.
Automate the simple stuff.
Join the Offensive Security Discord.
Exam time / Thoughts on the Exam.
The exam report .
Starting questions that you asked me.
"What automation, if any, did you use?".
"Were the challenges enough to prepare you for the exam?".
"Any tips/tricks for finding ROP gadgets with Mona?".
"How is this in comparison to other courses?".
"Is cert ABC worth it, or should I jump to cert XYZ??".
"How approachable is this for someone with moderate experience?".
"What can we do prepare for OSED?".
"How in-depth is the shellcoding section?".
"Were there exploits that were already public/known?".
"What are some recommendations for practicing?".
"What would you consider to be the most difficult in OSCE(3)?".
"Can a student fresh out of college do this?".
"What did you feel was the most challenging?".
"What was the main thing that kept you running for this?".
"How good is the content from a learning perspective compared to OSEP?".
"What would be a pathway from OSCP to OSEP?".
"Why did you choose to do this course?".
Outro .
Taught by
John Hammond
