Advanced penetration testing certification focusing on antivirus evasion, process injection, lateral movement, and attacking complex Active Directory environments. Features a 48-hour hands-on exam simulating a corporate network.
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OSCE3 path: OSEP + OSWE + OSED. Each ~$1,649+. Total ~$5,000+ for the trio. For self-funders without employer reimbursement, plan years.
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For senior red team / offensive security careers, OSEP is among the most-respected technical credentials. Holders are scarce. Multi-attempt journeys common.
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48-hour exam. Brutal — pass rate ~30% per community reports. PEN-300 course + lab time essential. Custom shellcode + AMSI bypass + AppLocker bypass heavily tested.
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OffSec's advanced offensive cert. Focus on AV/EDR evasion, advanced AD attacks, custom payloads. OSCP prereq strongly recommended. ~$1,649+ for course + first attempt.
Required prep course for OSEP. Includes lab time + first exam attempt.
Supplementary advanced malware development course — directly relevant to OSEP evasion content.
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Exam Duration
48h
Pass Score
100/120 points + report
Remote Proctored
Yes — remote or test center
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Study Time
~300 hours