OSEP
OffSec

Offensive Security Experienced Pentester

Expert Advanced practical exam + report submission Pass: Provider does not publicly guarantee fixed cut sc… $1,499

OSEP targets advanced operator tradecraft: evasion-aware payload delivery, lateral movement, and mature Active Directory attack chains. For 2026 readiness, candidates should combine offensive creativity with strong OPSEC and defensible reporting.

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IssuerOffSec
FormatAdvanced practical exam + report submission
Duration48h exam window + report window (indicative)
Pass ScoreProvider does not publicly guarantee fixed cut sc…
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Full Syllabus
Scoping, Methodology & Reporting 15%
Rules of engagement, risk framing, evidence quality, and professional reporting.
External/Internal Reconnaissance 20%
Host discovery, service enumeration, attack-surface prioritization.
Exploitation & Initial Access 25%
Service/web exploitation, credential attacks, and foothold validation.
Privilege Escalation & Lateral Movement 25%
Local escalation, AD abuse paths, pivoting and credential reuse control checks.
Post-Exploitation & Hardening Guidance 15%
Proof of impact, cleanup, remediation mapping, and retest recommendations.