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Windows Penetration Testing

Duration2 Months
Modules20
RewardEarn Certificate
ModeOnline/Offline
Radial Gradiant 7
About Windows Penetration Testing
The Windows Penetration Testing course is a specialized program focused entirely on attacking, exploiting, and escalating privileges on Windows systems and environments. Given that Windows dominates the enterprise landscape, mastering Windows-specific attack techniques is essential for any serious penetration tester or red team operator.

This course covers the full Windows attack chain: initial access, local privilege escalation, credential dumping, lateral movement within Windows domains, persistence mechanisms, and anti-detection techniques. You'll gain deep hands-on experience with tools like Mimikatz, BloodHound, PowerView, PowerShell Empire, Metasploit, and more — all within realistic Windows lab environments.

Graduates are prepared for roles such as Windows Security Specialist, Red Team Operator, Penetration Tester, and Incident Responder. The skills gained here are directly applicable to OSCP, CRTP (Certified Red Team Professional), and enterprise security assessments.
Career Outcomes
Windows Penetration Tester
Red Team Operator
Security Consultant
Incident Response Analyst
Active Directory Security Specialist
Skills you'll gain
Windows Enumeration & Reconnaissance
Local Privilege Escalation (Windows)
Credential Dumping with Mimikatz
Pass-the-Hash & Pass-the-Ticket
PowerShell for Offensive Security
Windows Service & Registry Exploitation
UAC Bypass Techniques
Persistence Mechanisms on Windows
Anti-Virus & EDR Evasion
Windows Pentest Report Writing
Course Content
20 Modules
170 Chapters

Chapter 1  :  Windows Architecture & Security Model

Chapter 2  :  Windows User & Group Management

Chapter 3  :  Windows File System & Permissions

Chapter 4  :  Windows Registry Deep Dive

Chapter 5  :  Setting Up Your Windows Pentest Lab

Technical Viva
A one-on-one technical viva with a Windows security specialist assessing your knowledge of attack techniques, privilege escalation paths, and credential attack methods.
Final Exam
A 2-hour theory exam followed by a 4-hour Windows lab exam where you must compromise a multi-machine Windows environment using the techniques learned throughout the course.
Earn Certificate
Complete all assessments to earn your Windows Penetration Testing certificate — proof of your specialized skills in Windows offensive security.

Ratings & Reviews

4.7(26)
Suresh Kapoor

Suresh Kapoor

2 weeks ago

Best Windows pentesting training available

The Mimikatz and credential dumping modules are incredibly in-depth. I learned privilege escalation techniques I'd never seen documented this clearly before.

Meera Joshi

Meera Joshi

1 month ago

UAC bypass and DLL hijacking covered perfectly

The privilege escalation section covers every technique you'll encounter in real environments. The lab exercises are exactly what you need to build genuine skill.

Tarun Singh

Tarun Singh

5 weeks ago

Excellent prep for OSCP Windows machines

This course gave me the Windows-specific skills I needed to solve OSCP machines. The token impersonation and WMI lateral movement modules were especially valuable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Do I need prior Windows administration experience?

Basic familiarity with the Windows operating system is helpful but not required. The course begins with Windows fundamentals from a security perspective before diving into offensive techniques.

Q. What tools will I use in this course?

You'll work with Mimikatz, BloodHound, PowerView, Rubeus, Metasploit, CrackMapExec, PowerShell Empire, and many other Windows offensive security tools.

Q. Is this course relevant for Active Directory attacks?

This course covers Windows host-level attacks extensively. For a deeper focus on Active Directory domain attacks, consider our dedicated Active Directory Penetration Testing course.

Q. Will this help me prepare for OSCP?

Yes, Windows machines are a significant part of the OSCP exam. The privilege escalation, credential access, and lateral movement techniques covered here directly apply.

Q. Do you provide placement assistance?

Yes, we provide lifetime consultation and placement assistance to all course graduates.

Course Benefits
Lifetime Consultation Programme
80% Practical, 20% Theory
24/7 Lab Access
Earn Industry-Recognized Certificates
Earn Industry-Recognized Certificates
Demonstrate your Windows security expertise with a credential that is highly valued in red team and enterprise security roles.
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