OSCP+
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What is OSCP+?
OSCP+ is the three-year variant of the OSCP awarded since November 1, 2024, from the PEN-200 course (Penetration Testing with Kali Linux). Passing the updated exam earns both titles: the lifetime OSCP and the expiring OSCP+. The exam is hands-on and proctored over 23 hours 45 minutes across three standalone machines (60 points) plus an Active Directory set (40 points), followed by a professional penetration test report. Strength: the OSCP exam standard is a demanding practical proof of skill with high market recognition. Limitation: unlike the classic OSCP, OSCP+ requires ongoing maintenance via the OffSec CPE program (120 CPE per three-year cycle plus an annual maintenance fee).
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Cost, prerequisites, exam & renewal
Cost over 5 years
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites. Recommended: solid TCP/IP networking, Windows and Linux administration, basic Bash and Python scripting.
Exam format
23 hours 45 minutes, hands-on, proctored. Three standalone machines (60 points) plus an Active Directory set of three machines (40 points), passing score 70 of 100 points. Followed by a professional penetration test report (insufficient documentation reduces points).
Renewal & maintenance
OSCP+ is valid for three years. Renewal via the OffSec CPE program (120 CPE per cycle plus an annual maintenance fee of 145 USD, one fee covering all expiring OffSec certifications), by retaking the exam, or by passing a higher-level qualifying exam. The classic OSCP awarded in parallel remains valid for life even without renewal.
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