OSWA
OffSec

Offensive Security Web Assessor

Intermediate Practical web assessment exam + report Pass: Objective/report-based; exact threshold may vary … $1,499

OSWA is a practical web-assessment certification focused on finding and exploiting web vulnerabilities in realistic environments. For 2026 readiness, focus on API-first testing, auth logic flaws, and report clarity.

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IssuerOffSec
FormatPractical web assessment exam + report
Duration48h exam window + report window (indicative)
Pass ScoreObjective/report-based; exact threshold may vary …
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Full Syllabus
Web Recon & Attack Surface Mapping 20%
Content discovery, auth flow mapping, API and role-model understanding.
Input Validation & Injection 25%
SQLi, command/template injection, deserialization and related data-flow flaws.
Authentication, Session & Access Control 25%
Broken auth, session handling, IDOR/BOLA, privilege boundary failures.
Business Logic & Modern Web Risks 15%
Race conditions, abuse paths, workflow manipulation, OAuth/JWT pitfalls.
Reporting & Patch Verification 15%
Clear PoC chains, risk contextualization, mitigation and validation guidance.