Specialist · Wireless Security

OSWP

OffSec Wireless Professional

Assess wireless networks through practical 802.11 reconnaissance, traffic analysis, authentication attacks and secure Wi-Fi testing methodology.

Course overview

Skills with real-world context

Designed around the workflows and decisions practitioners use—not a collection of disconnected tool demonstrations.

Assess wireless networks through practical 802.11 reconnaissance, traffic analysis, authentication attacks and secure Wi-Fi testing methodology. The learning path combines guided concepts, repeatable lab methodology, evidence collection and professional communication.

Wireless Security Tester Network Security Engineer Penetration Tester

2026 market direction

Wireless testing remains relevant for offices, retail, industrial and IoT-heavy environments. Specialists who can validate segmentation and modern Wi-Fi controls add depth to broader pentest teams.

Course content

What you will study

A focused six-module roadmap. Exact official syllabus and assessment policies remain subject to OffSec updates.

802.11 Foundations

Wireless standards and frequency bands

Frames, channels and access points

Client association workflow

Security modes and encryption

Kali Wireless Lab

Adapter and chipset selection

Monitor mode and injection

Driver troubleshooting

Safe isolated lab setup

Discovery & Capture

Passive and active discovery

Channel targeting

Packet capture techniques

Wireshark wireless analysis

Authentication Attacks

Handshake collection

Password auditing workflow

Client and AP interaction

Common configuration weaknesses

Legacy & Enterprise Wi-Fi

Legacy encryption risks

Enterprise authentication overview

Rogue access point concepts

Segmentation validation

Assessment Workflow

Scoping wireless tests

Evidence and reproducibility

Risk-based recommendations

Practical assessment scenarios

Plan your preparation

Audience, prerequisites and exam

Who should attend

Network engineers adding security skills
Pentesters expanding into wireless assessments
Professionals responsible for enterprise Wi-Fi

Recommended prerequisites

TCP/IP and Linux command-line knowledge. Compatible wireless hardware and familiarity with Wi-Fi concepts are recommended.

Certification assessment

Hands-on wireless assessment. Hardware, proctoring and exam rules should be confirmed in the current official guide.

Learning outcomes

Capabilities you will build

Understand 802.11 frames and security modes

Capture and analyze wireless traffic

Assess authentication and encryption controls

Document wireless risks and fixes

Primary curriculum reference: Official OSWP course information . Pricing, exam format and availability should always be confirmed with OffSec.