SEC595: Applied Data Science and AI/Machine Learning for Cybersecurity Professionals
SEC595Cyber Defense, Artificial Intelligence
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Learn to evaluate, assess, and exploit vulnerabilities across Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, RFID, and emerging wireless technologies, empowering practitioners to defend against sophisticated wireless attacks.
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SEC617 will not only give you a basic understanding of wireless threats and vulnerabilities, but it can be as advanced as you want to make it with the questions that you ask.
Course Overview
Modern organizations often underestimate wireless security, leaving critical infrastructure vulnerable to sophisticated attacks. SEC617 addresses this critical gap by providing security professionals with comprehensive skills to identify, evaluate, and defend against wireless technology threats. From Wi-Fi networks to Bluetooth devices, RFID systems, and software-defined radio, this WiFi hacking course delivers hands-on training that expands your wireless security expertise across multiple technologies and protocols.
What You’ll Learn
- Detect and neutralize rogue wireless access points
- Penetrate low-power wireless device vulnerabilities
- Exploit Bluetooth network authentication gaps
- Execute advanced WPA2 Enterprise penetration tests
- Develop custom wireless attack tools efficiently
Business Takeaways
- Reduce wireless attack surface by identifying overlooked vulnerabilities across technologies
- Strengthen security posture in critical environments like offices, factories, and data centers
- Validate and certify devices to support secure procurement and deployment decisions
- Enhance detection and response for rogue devices and wireless-based intrusions
- Bridge IT, OT, and physical security through unified wireless threat assessments
- Support compliance and governance with evidence-based wireless security practices
- Equip teams with hands-on tools for real-world wireless penetration testing and defense
Meet Your Authors
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James Leyte-Vidal
Principal InstructorJames Leyte-Vidal, GSE #209, has shaped offensive cybersecurity through decades of frontline innovation, authoring Ethical Password Cracking and leading Fortune 100 InfoSec teams to elevate global cyber defense.
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Larry Pesce
Senior InstructorLarry has revolutionized embedded device security with decades of hands-on offensive research, co-authoring SANS's flagship wireless and IoT penetration testing courses, and pioneering SBOM exploitation techniques for supply chain defense strategies.
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Course Syllabus
Explore the course syllabus below to view the full range of topics covered in SEC617: Wireless Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking.
Section 1Wi-Fi Data Collection and Analysis
Explore wireless threat landscapes and fundamental analysis techniques. Learn to identify rogue devices, understand protocol weaknesses, and develop remote penetration testing skills using compromised Windows and macOS systems.
Topics covered
- Wireless threat characterization
- Wi-Fi protocol layer analysis
- Packet capture techniques
- Rogue access point detection
- Radio frequency exposure mapping
Labs
- 802.11 Packet Analysis
- Monitor Mode and Kismet
- Identifying Rogue APs
Section 2Wi-Fi Attack and Exploitation Techniques
Develop advanced skills to exploit Wi-Fi vulnerabilities across consumer and enterprise networks. Focus on protocol-level deficiencies and practical attack methodologies.
Topics covered
- Hotspot network exploitation
- Client-side Wi-Fi attacks
- WEP technology vulnerabilities
- Denial of Service strategies
- Wi-Fi protocol fuzzing techniques
Labs
- Client Attacks
- Wi-Fi DoS attacks
- Wi-Fi Fuzzing
- Attacking WEP Networks
Section 3Enterprise Wi-Fi Attacks
Dive deep into WPA2 and WPA3 network assessments, exploring authentication and security modes. Investigate nearest neighbor attacks and operation within constrained environments.
Topics covered
- WPA2 network penetration
- Enterprise authentication bypass
- WPA3 security analysis
- Nearest Neighbor attacks
Labs
- Attacking WPA2 Pre-Shared Key Networks
- Attacking WPA2 Enterprise Networks
- Attacking WPA3 Networks
- Command Line Wi-Fi Analysis with Tshark
Section 4Bluetooth and Software Defined Radio Attacks
Examine Bluetooth technologies across classic, enhanced data rate, and low energy protocols. Learn Software Defined Radio techniques for identifying and assessing proprietary wireless systems.
Topics covered
- Bluetooth pairing vulnerabilities
- BLE device service exploitation
- Software-defined radio techniques
- RF spectrum analysis
- Wireless signal decoding
Labs
- Attacking Bluetooth Classic
- Attacking Bluetooth Low Energy
- Practical Application of SDR
Section 5Privacy, RFID, Smart Cards, and NFC Hacking
Evaluate RFID technologies, privacy risks, and security vulnerabilities in contactless systems. Develop skills to analyze and exploit smart card and NFC technologies.
Topics covered
- RFID system components
- Tracking and privacy attacks
- Low-frequency RFID exploitation
- Smart card reconnaissance
- NFC protocol analysis
Labs
- Privacy: Spoofing and Detection of Apple AirTags
- Low-Frequency RFID Tag Decoding and Analysis
- High-Frequency RFID Tag Attack and Analysis
Section 6Capture the Flag Event
On the last day of class we will pull together all the concepts and technology we have covered during the week in a comprehensive Capture the Flag event. In this hands-on exercise, you will have the option to participate in multiple roles:, attacking recorded Wi-Fi networks, decoding proprietary wireless signals, exploiting smart card deficiencies, and more.
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- Date & TimeFetching schedule..Course price$8,780 USD*Prices exclude applicable local taxes
- Date & TimeFetching schedule..Course price$8,780 USD*Prices exclude applicable local taxes
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