OffSec
Cybersecurity professional development software
Vulnerability management software
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What is OffSec
OffSec (Offensive Security) is a cybersecurity training and certification platform focused on hands-on offensive security skills such as penetration testing and exploit development. It provides self-paced courses, lab environments, and proctored practical exams used by individual practitioners and enterprise security teams for skills development and credentialing. The product is commonly used to prepare for OffSec certifications and to run structured, lab-based learning paths aligned to real-world attack techniques.
Hands-on lab-based learning
OffSec centers training around practical labs and real systems rather than primarily video- or quiz-based instruction. Learners practice reconnaissance, exploitation, privilege escalation, and reporting workflows in controlled environments. This approach supports skill validation beyond knowledge checks and aligns well with penetration testing and red-team job tasks.
Industry-recognized practical certifications
OffSec offers performance-based exams where candidates must demonstrate technical outcomes under time constraints. The certification model emphasizes applied capability and documentation, which many organizations use as a screening or development benchmark. This provides a clear pathway from training content to measurable assessment.
Structured paths for teams
OffSec provides course catalogs and learning paths that enterprises can use to standardize training for security roles. Centralized access to labs and course materials helps teams run consistent onboarding and upskilling programs. The platform supports repeatable practice for common offensive security techniques.
Offense-heavy scope
OffSec’s core content focuses on offensive security, which may not fully cover defensive operations, governance, risk, and compliance, or security awareness needs. Organizations seeking broad role coverage (e.g., SOC analyst, incident response, cloud security operations) may need additional platforms. This can increase training stack complexity for mixed security teams.
Steep learning curve
The lab and exam style assumes comfort with Linux, scripting, networking, and troubleshooting. Newer practitioners can struggle without prerequisite knowledge and may require supplemental foundational training. Time-to-proficiency can be longer than platforms optimized for guided, beginner-friendly progression.
Not a vulnerability management tool
Despite overlap in subject matter, OffSec is not primarily a vulnerability management system for asset discovery, continuous scanning, prioritization, and remediation tracking. Teams looking for operational vulnerability workflows (ticketing, SLAs, dashboards across assets) will typically need a dedicated vulnerability management product. OffSec is better positioned as training and certification rather than day-to-day vulnerability operations.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Learn Fundamentals | $799 per year | Entry-level OffSec subscription listed on portal (upgradeable; portal lists price). |
| Learn One | $2,749 per year (billed annually) | 1 year access to one selected 200- or 300-level course + associated labs; includes multiple exam attempts and Proving Grounds access. (See Learn One FAQ for included exam attempts). |
| Course + Certification Exam Bundle | $1,749 one-time (90 days access) | Single 200- or 300-level course with lab access for 90 days and one exam attempt. |
| CyberCore (SEC-100 / SJD-100) | $899 per license (1 year) | CyberCore foundational course with hands-on labs and two OSCC exam attempts. |
| Proving Grounds Practice | Starting at $19 per month | Subscription to Proving Grounds Practice (unlimited Practice lab access; includes PG Play content). |
| Proving Grounds Play (free tier) | Free (3 hours/day) | Free community-sourced PG Play machines; requires registration (PG Play is permanently free for registered users). |
| OSCP+ Standalone Certification Exam | $1,699 one-time | Stand-alone OSCP+ exam purchase (provides exam attempts as specified by OffSec). |
| Annual Membership (CPE / Maintenance) | $145 per year | Annual membership for CPE program (availability limited to eligible learners as stated on OffSec site). |
| Learn Unlimited | Price not listed on portal / Sunsetting (purchase available until Dec 31, 2025) | Learn Unlimited was offered as an annual subscription with access to full library and unlimited exam attempts; OffSec is retiring this product (site notes sunsetting; price not shown). |
| Learn Enterprise | Contact sales / request free trial | Enterprise offering for teams (10+ learners); pricing and trials handled through sales (free trial available on request for Enterprise). |
Seller details
Offensive Security
New York, NY, USA
2007
Private
https://www.offsec.com/
https://x.com/offsectraining
https://www.linkedin.com/company/offensive-security/
