OSCC — CyberCore Security Essentials (SEC-100)

Section 01

01. At a Glance

About the course

SEC-100 (OSCC) is OffSec's foundational certification covering the core knowledge every cybersecurity professional needs. The natural starting point before specializing into OSCP, OSWE, OSDA or other tracks.

Section 02

02. Who Is This Course For

• Career switchers and complete beginners
• Engineering students preparing for cybersecurity careers
• IT professionals new to security

Prerequisites

• No prior security experience required
• Basic IT literacy + Linux familiarity helpful

Section 03

03. What You Will Be Able To Do

• Master networking, Linux, scripting and Windows fundamentals
• Understand offensive + defensive security pillars
• Be ready for OffSec specialization tracks (OSCP, OSWE, OSDA, etc.)
• Pass the OSCC certification exam

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04. Curriculum — 11 Modules

Module structure and topic coverage authored by Macksofy Technologies based on the publicly-published vendor syllabus, current as of the issue date of this brochure. Vendor reserves the right to revise content; Macksofy keeps cohort material aligned to the latest release.

1. Module 01

   Path 01 · Networking Foundations

   4 topics
   • OSI & TCP/IP model
   • Routing, switching, VLANs
   • DNS, DHCP, NAT, firewalls
   • Wireshark fundamentals
2. Module 02

   Path 02 · Linux Foundations

   4 topics
   • Filesystem hierarchy & shell basics
   • Users, permissions, sudo
   • systemd & service management
   • Networking & SSH on Linux
3. Module 03

   Path 03 · Windows Foundations

   4 topics
   • Windows registry, services, GPO
   • PowerShell basics
   • Active Directory introduction
   • Windows event logging
4. Module 04

   Path 04 · Programming and Scripting

   4 topics
   • Bash scripting essentials
   • Python for security automation
   • Working with HTTP libraries
   • Reading & modifying public exploits
5. Module 05

   Path 05 · Web Applications Foundations

   4 topics
   • HTTP request / response anatomy
   • Client-side vs server-side
   • Burp Suite proxy & repeater
   • Common vulnerability classes — XSS, SQLi, IDOR
6. Module 06

   Path 06 · Active Directory Foundations

   4 topics
   • AD objects, OUs, GPOs
   • Authentication & Kerberos basics
   • Common AD enumeration
   • AD attack-surface introduction
7. Module 07

   Path 07 · Security Operations Foundations

   4 topics
   • SOC roles & lifecycle
   • Logging fundamentals
   • SIEM concepts
   • Incident response basics
8. Module 08

   Path 08 · Cryptography

   4 topics
   • Symmetric & asymmetric crypto
   • Hashing — MD5, SHA family
   • PKI & TLS overview
   • Common crypto attack patterns
9. Module 09

   Path 09 · Vulnerability Management

   4 topics
   • CVE / CVSS 3.1 scoring
   • Scanner basics — Nessus, Nuclei
   • Risk prioritization
   • Patching workflow
10. Module 10

    Path 10 · Penetration Testing Methodology

    4 topics
    • PTES phases
    • Scoping & rules of engagement
    • Note-taking discipline
    • Mini end-to-end engagement
11. Module 11

    Capstone · OSCC certification exam (Macksofy mentor-led)

    3 topics
    • Mock exam under timed conditions
    • Concept mastery review
    • Pathway planning to OSCP / OSDA / OSWA

Section 05

05. Tools You Will Operate

Section 06

06. Career Outcomes

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07. Placement Support

Macksofy's placement desk works directly with 80+ hiring partners across India and the UAE. Resume coaching, mock interviews and direct intros included.

• 1:1 resume + LinkedIn rewrite with our hiring desk
• Mock interviews with active practitioners
• Direct intros to BFSI, fintech and Big-4 partners
• UAE placement support (Dubai, Abu Dhabi)

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08. Why Macksofy

• Vendor-true delivery — Macksofy is a hands-on cybersecurity training provider delivering practitioner-led bootcamps with exam-prep support.
• Practitioner-led delivery — every Macksofy instructor is a working OSCP / OSWE / OSEP / CISA-certified consultant on real client engagements during the week.
• Mentor support until you pass — extended access to mentor office hours and exam-day prep at no additional cost.
• Placement desk — Macksofy works with 80+ hiring partners across India and the UAE; your post-course resume, portfolio review and mock interviews are included.
• Indian classroom + online cohorts — onsite delivery in Mumbai BKC and Hyderabad HITEC City; live virtual cohorts pan-India with recordings.

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09. How to Enrol

1. Submit the enquiry form at macksofy.com/contact or call +91 99308 24239.
2. A Macksofy advisor will respond within 4 business hours with the next batch dates, payment terms and invoice.
3. Confirm enrolment via NEFT / RTGS / corporate card. EMI options available for select courses.
4. Receive welcome kit, lab credentials and the cohort calendar within 24 hours of confirmation.