The Offensive Security Foundations (OSF) programme equips aspiring professionals with core tools, mental models, and hands-on lab experience to enter cybersecurity without prior offensive experience.
This programme is designed for career switchers, IT pros, students, and foundational graduates seeking practical offensive security skills.
Curriculum & Key Skills
- Security Fundamentals: CIA triad, threat modelling, and pen-testing lifecycle.
- Reconnaissance & OSINT: Attack surface mapping and intelligence collection.
- Vulnerability Assessment: Triage, verification, and CVSS scoring.
- Web Exploitation Basics: OWASP Top 10, injection flaws, and access control.
- Tooling & Methodology: Lab setups, testing workflows, and client reporting.
Programme Highlights
- Guided Labs: Beginner-friendly sandbox environments.
- Mentorship: Expert mentor access and peer collaboration.
- Commitment: 6–8 hours/week flexible workload.
- Progression: Direct pathway to the OSP program and a Certificate of Completion.
Key Dates & Enrolment Information
- Application Deadline: 3 October 2026
- Cohort 01 Start Date: Wednesday, 28 October 2026
- Weekly Time Commitment: 6 to 8 hours per week
- Prerequisites: None (No prior offensive security experience required)
Important Links
- Application Portal: Apply for the OSF Programme
- Program Comparison: Compare Academy Programmes