OSCP Certification Guide: Exam, Cost, Training, and Career Value
OSCP is OffSec’s hands-on penetration testing credential for professionals who must prove—not merely describe—their ability to enumerate networks, exploit vulnerabilities, escalate privileges, attack Active Directory, and document findings. Candidates take the proctored OSCP+ exam for 23 hours and 45 minutes, then receive 24 hours to submit a report. A score of 70 out of 100 is required. Passing awards the lifetime OSCP credential plus the renewable, three-year OSCP+ designation, making it valuable for penetration testing and red-team careers. What Is OSCP, and What Is OSCP+? The OSCP , now named OffSec Certified Professional , is a practical penetration-testing certification issued by OffSec. It was previously called the Offensive Security Certified Professional certification . Instead of relying mainly on multiple-choice questions, the OSCP certification exam places candidates in a private network containing vulnerable systems and requires them to enumerate, exploit, escalate...