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   * 1 Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
   * 2 OSCP Course
   * 3 OSCP Challenge
   * 4 Recertification
   * 5 Relations to other security trainings or exams
   * 6 Controversy
   * 7 External Links
   * 8 References

[edit] Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)

This is the certification offered by Offensive-Security - a training spin off of the BackTrack Penetration Testing distribution[1]. The OSCP is a real-life penetration testing certification, it's holders have proven their offensive security skills by successfully attacking and penetrating various live machines in a safe lab environment [2]. It is currently one of the only certifications that requires proof of real-life penetration testing skills.

[edit] OSCP Course

The course leading up to the OSCP Certification was originally called "Offensive Security 101", but was changed to "Pentesting With BackTrack" in December 2008. "Pentesting With BackTrack" covers common attack vectors used during penetration tests and audits, based on the popular Linux penetration testing distribution - BackTrack. This course is offered in two formats, either online or live "instructor led" classes. The online course is a package consisting of videos, a pdf, lab assignments and lab access; the instructor led course is intensive live training covering the same material, also with lab access. The labs are accessible via a high speed internet connection, and contain a variety of operating systems and network devices where the students perform their assignments[3].

[edit] OSCP Challenge

Upon completion of the course students become eligible to take the certification challenge.[4] They are given twenty-four (24) hours in an unfamiliar lab to successfully complete the exam requirements. Documentation must include procedures used and proof of successful penetration including special marker files that are changed per exam. Exam results are reviewed by a certification committee and a reply is given within seventy-two (72) hours [5].

[edit] Recertification

The OSCP does not require re-certification.

[edit] Relations to other security trainings or exams

Completion of "Pentesting with BackTrack" qualifies you for 40 ISC2 CPE Credits

[edit] Controversy

The "Penetration Testing with BackTrack" online course does not include official instructor support. Although an unofficial student channel exists, technical help is not readily provided. When asking for hints or help with specific exercises, students are often encouraged to "try harder"[6].

[edit] External Links

   * Official website

[edit] References

  1. ^ Offensive Security http://www.offensive-security.com
  2. ^ Securiteam Blogs http://blogs.securiteam.com/index.php/archives/989
  3. ^ Elwood.net http://www.elwood.net/post/39599202/offensive-security-oscp
  4. ^ Offensive Security Training page http://www.offensive-security.com/information-security-training.php
  5. ^ Xyberpix Blog http://xyberpix.blogspot.com/2007/08/oscp-certification-challenge-most.html
  6. ^ Offensive Security http://www.offensive-security.com/tryharder.php