OSDAOffensive Security Defense Analyst
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What is OSDA?
OSDA (OffSec Defense Analyst) belongs to the SOC-200 course and demonstrates security operations centre work: detecting, triaging and defending against attacks using log data. The exam runs proctored for 23 hours and 45 minutes, followed by 24 hours to submit documentation. Passing requires 75 of 100 points. It is designed as an entry point into defensive work and is the provider's defensive counterpart to its offensive courses.
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Quick facts
Cost, prerequisites, exam & renewal
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites. SOC-200 course recommended. Basic SOC knowledge required.
Exam format
Practice-based: 23 hours 45 min. hands-on exam (SOC Analyst, log analysis, threat detection) + report. Proctored.
Renewal & maintenance
Valid indefinitely. No renewal required.
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Rating
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