Wheelock’s Elizabeth Bettini on the potential impact of Department of Education cuts to students and the special ed workforce

While no official plan is in place yet, it's Education Secretary Linda McMahon's goal to shut down the department, said an agency spokesperson.

The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) has been dismantled in a wave of federal cuts. Here's what this means for IEP enforcement, parent rights, and how you can protect your child’s education...

Introduction: The landscape of offensive security is perpetually evolving, demanding that cybersecurity professionals move beyond automated tools and embrace deep technical tradecraft. The OSEP (OffSec Experienced Penetration Tester) certification represents this pinnacle of adversary simulation, focusing on custom malware development, advanced evasion, and sophisticated post-exploitation. This article deconstructs the core techniques highlighted by a recent graduate, providing a verified command-level guide to modern penetration testing.

Introduction: The Offensive Security Experienced Penetration Tester (OSEP) certification represents a significant leap beyond foundational penetration testing, focusing on advanced adversary emulation in hardened corporate environments. This credential equips security professionals with the sophisticated techniques required to breach modern defenses, including Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and application allow-listing, by emphasizing custom tool development, lateral movement, and persistence. Understanding these offensive tactics is paramount for building robust defensive strategies and effective incident response capabilities.