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Take Your First Steps into iOS Exploitation: A Guided Journey for Security Professionals

Feeling overwhelmed by the complexity of iOS security? You're not alone.

iOS exploitation can seem like an impenetrable fortress, especially when compared to IoT, Windows, Linux, or even Android. The security model is a maze of interlocking parts, the jargon includes unfamiliar terms like Mach ports and IOUserClients, and then there's the daunting array of mitigations like PAC. Not to mention the challenge of scouring eBay and Craigslist for the right iPhone model on the right iOS version!

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But what if there was a way to cut through the complexity and take your first meaningful steps into iOS exploitation?

Introducing Our iOS Transition Course: Your Bridge to iOS Exploitation through bite-sized, expert-guided lessons

This isn't just another cybersecurity course. It's a carefully crafted introduction designed specifically for experienced offensive security professionals looking to expand their skills into iOS territory. Each lesson builds on the last, creating a comprehensive understanding of iOS exploitation fundamentals.

Who This Course Is For:

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Offensive security professionals with experience in other platforms (Windows, Linux, IoT)

πŸ† OSCP certificate holders or those with equivalent experience

πŸš€ Anyone with a solid foundation in exploit development seeking to break into iOS

Who This Course is Not For:

πŸ–₯️ Programming Novices: - You should have a solid foundation in C/C++/Objective-C before this course. - Need to build these skills? Try CS50 from Harvard (it’s free!).

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πŸ” Reverse-Engineering Beginners: - Familiarity with assembly language (x86, MIPS, etc.) and experience with a disassembler (e.g., Binary Ninja, IDA Pro, or Ghidra) is expected. - New to reverse-engineering? Consider starting with a general reverse-engineering course first.

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🐞 Exploit Development Newcomers: - We assume knowledge of topics like stack-based buffer overflows and use-after-free vulnerabilities. - Need to build these skills? Check out Ret2 WarGames for an excellent foundation.

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🍏 iOS Security Experts: - If you’re already comfortable with macOS/iOS internals and have experience in iOS vulnerability research, this introductory course may be too basic for you. - Looking for advanced content? Stay tuned for our upcoming advanced modules!

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If you don’t fall into any of these categories, great! You’re in the right place.

What You'll Learn:

πŸ”’ iOS Security Model Fundamentals: Get a big-picture view of the layers you need to understand

πŸ–₯️ Research Environment Setup: Learn to use Corellium's iOS virtualization platform to simplify your workflow

🎯 Key Attack Surfaces: Discover kernel interfaces and IPC mechanisms, and how to interact with them to trigger vulnerabilities

⛓️ Exploit Chain Basics: Understand the building blocks of iOS exploit chains to target your research on the right areas to achieve the right effect

πŸ›‘οΈ iOS-Specific Mitigations: Get acquainted with the unique challenges of iOS security

🧰 Essential Tools Overview: Introduction to disassemblers, firmware toolkits, debuggers, and more

πŸ’‘ Practical Tips and Tricks: Learn to navigate common issues in iOS reverse-engineering and exploitation

Our Unique Approach:

πŸŽ“ Tailored Content: We bridge the gap between your existing knowledge and iOS-specific concepts

πŸ“§ Email-Based Delivery: Bite-sized, actionable content at your own pace. No logins, no time limits, no server downtime -- keep your content forever

🀝 Interactive Learning: Direct access to instructors for questions and feedback, simply reply to the email

πŸ—οΈ Foundation Building: Lay the groundwork for advanced iOS exploitation skills

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Corellium Partnership

We have a close relationship with Corellium -- In fact, we're their training partner for teaching their customers how to get the most out of the product! This relationship allows us to bring you unparalleled access to advanced iOS research capabilities:

πŸ“± Virtual iOS Devices: No need to hunt for specific iPhone models or iOS versions

πŸ› Kernel Debugging: Leverage capabilities not available on retail iPhones

⏳ Go Back in Time: Layer your skillset by tackling vulnerabilities and mitigations in the order that they occurred, rather than fighting the current security posture all at once

Why iOS Exploitation Matters

While this is an introductory course, it's your first step towards a highly sought-after skill set. iOS exploit developers are in high demand, with opportunities ranging from top research firms to lucrative bug bounty programs. For instance, Apple offers up to $100k USD for kernel code execution from the App Sandbox.

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This course is your gateway to these opportunities. After completing this course, you'll be well-prepared for our advanced iOS exploitation modules (coming soon)!

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Course Prerequisites:

πŸ’» Experience with systems programming languages (C/C++/Objective-C)

πŸ” Familiarity with common vulnerability types and exploitation techniques

πŸ› οΈ Understanding of basic exploitation mitigations

πŸ“š Recommended: Prior completion of courses like OSCP, Ret2 WarGames, or Pwn College's Software Exploitation Dojo

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Ready to take your first step into the world of iOS exploitation?

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