OSCP+ Certification Guide 2026: Exam, Cost, Training & Preparation
OSCP+ certification is OffSec’s current practical penetration-testing credential tied to the PEN-200 learning path and updated OSCP exam. Candidates must compromise real systems, escalate privileges, work through an Active Directory environment, and submit professional documentation. The exam is performance-based rather than multiple-choice, requires 70/100 points to pass, and awards both OSCP and OSCP+ when passed. OSCP remains lifetime-valid, while OSCP+ expires after three years unless maintained through OffSec’s recertification or continuing-education options. It targets aspiring and working penetration testing professionals. What Is OSCP+? OSCP+ , or OffSec Certified Professional Plus , is a hands-on offensive security certification designed to validate practical penetration-testing ability rather than theoretical knowledge alone. The certification is associated with PEN-200: Penetration Testing with Kali Linux , OffSec’s core penetration-testing training path. The course c...