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OSEPOffensive Security Experienced Penetration Tester

OffSecSpecialty certificatePentesting / Red Team
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Overview

What is OSEP?

The OffSec Experienced Penetration Tester (OSEP) is based on the PEN-300 course and addresses advanced techniques around antivirus evasion, Active Directory attacks, and living-off-the-land methods. The fully practical 48-hour exam (47:45 hrs exam + 24 hrs report) in a simulated enterprise environment is the key difference from knowledge-based certifications–it tests real attack capabilities. OSEP is considered credible proof of high-level offensive competence in red team circles, but requires solid OSCP knowledge. Together with OSED and OSWE, OSEP forms the OSCE³ trio.

Suitable for

Cloud Security Architect
Cloud Security Engineer
IT Security Manager (Cloud Focus)
Compliance Manager (Cloud)
Enterprise Architect

Quick facts

Languagesen
RecognitionGlobal

Key details

Cost, prerequisites, exam & renewal

Cost over 5 years

Exam fee (acquisition)€1,517
5-year total€1,517
How is TCO calculated?

Classification

CertMap score and matching roles

Rating

Market recognition
2/3
Scheme quality
2/3
Practice evidence
3/3
Maintenance
0/3

Matching NICE roles

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