The ChatGPT for Offensive Security course is tailored specifically for cybersecurity professionals and students looking to harness the power of ChatGPT in their offensive security strategies. It is designed to bridge the gap between traditional offensive cybersecurity tactics and the applications of ChatGPT, offering a unique blend of Cybersecurity with AI knowledge. The modules will guide you through the foundational concepts of artificial intelligence, including an introduction to Natural Language Processing (NLP), Large Language Models (LLM), and generative AI, setting the stage for a deep dive into the practical applications of ChatGPT within offensive cybersecurity. Whether you're an experienced penetration tester, red teamer, security researcher, or student, this course will equip you with the skills to leverage ChatGPT in crafting more effective, intelligent, and adaptive offensive security methodologies ordinarily aimed at first- and second-year undergraduates interested in engineering or science, along with high school students and professionals with an interest in programming.
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July 2025
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There are 7 modules in this course
This module contains an overview of ChatGPT's capabilities, training process and ethical considerations, as well as the fundamentals of Natural Language Processing (NLP), Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI.
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5 videos1 assignment
In this module, you will learn to exploit application vulnerabilities using ChatGPT, including API security testing, command execution and injection attacks. Additionally, you will learn how to efficiently identify and exploit XSS vulnerabilities, bypass filters and execute blind XSS attacks with ChatGPT. The course concludes with leveraging ChatGPT for SQL injection attack vectors, including bypassing web application firewalls and data extraction.
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11 videos1 assignment
In this module, you will learn to craft social engineering campaigns, simulate phishing attacks and exploit human behavior through psychological manipulation with ChatGPT. Additionally, this course details the application of AI in spearphishing techniques and target identification, as well as ethical considerations. The course covers controlling tone, style and content in ChatGPT outputs, refining prompts iteratively and analyzing real-world phishing attacks.
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4 videos1 assignment
In this lab, participants will explore various ChatGPT tools used for scanning and attacking vulnerable applications. You will need to navigate to the Infosec platform to complete this lab.
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8 videos2 readings
This module delves into advanced ChatGPT prompt engineering techniques to improve response quality and control tone, style and content. Participants learn to refine prompts iteratively, set clear objectives and evaluate prompt outcomes. They explore crafting clear and specific prompts, adjusting tone and leveraging prompt templates.
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5 videos1 assignment
Explore the role of ChatGPT in Red Teaming operations, including vulnerability identification, technical reconnaissance and attack simulation. You will learn to tailor ChatGPT queries for specific reconnaissance objectives, design custom malware payloads and integrate ChatGPT with cyber range environments. Additionally, participants explore crafting customized attack scenarios, generating custom payloads and conducting network penetration testing with ChatGPT.
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5 videos1 assignment
A look at attack simulation and offensive security with ChatGPT. You will need to navigate to the Infosec platform to complete this lab.
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8 videos3 readings
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