OffSec (formerly Offensive Security) is a leading provider of cybersecurity training, certifications, and the developer of Kali Linux. The company is known for its "hands-on" approach and realistic practical exams, where professionals must actively find and exploit vulnerabilities.
Key aspects of OffSec:
- Certifications: OffSec is globally best known for their OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional), a highly respected, practical certification for penetration testers.
- Training & Labs: OffSec offers various courses and practice environments (Proving Grounds) for ethical hacking, red teaming, incident handling, and application security.
- Kali Linux: OffSec develops and maintains Kali Linux, the most widely used operating system for penetration testing and security audits.
- Goal: The goal is to train security professionals to think and act proactively, just like attackers, to identify vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. In short, OffSec is synonymous with high-quality, practical training for ethical hackers and penetration testers, but nowadays also for incident handlers, threat hunters, and SOC staff.
TSTC is a Learning and Reselling partner of Offsec. This means that our classroom Offsec training always uses the most up-to-date, official teaching materials and slides, and we can also assist you with the official Offsec licenses for self-study training and exam vouchers.
