In this article, you can find answers about the OffSec Incident Responder (OSIR) exam.
- How can I manage my OSIR exam?
- Where can I find the exam guide?
- How long is the exam?
- Is the exam proctored?
- Which resources I can use during my active exam?
- Technical Assistance
- Can I navigate to other pages in the Learning Library while taking the exam?
- May I request feedback on the exam?
- How can I submit a complaint about my exam or results?
- I passed my exam! How can I claim my certificate?
How can I manage my OSIR exam?
To schedule your OSIR exam, please follow these steps:
- Log in to your OffSec Learning platform account.
- Click on 'Explore' located at the top left of your control panel.
- Select Courses and click on "IR-200" from the list of courses.
- Go to the "Exam" tab to find your unscheduled exam attempts in the Certification Exams section.
- Click on an unscheduled exam attempt to access your exam scheduling page.
- Check the timezone at the upper right corner of the calendar and adjust if needed.
- Choose your preferred available schedule and click "Confirm."
- A confirmation modal will display the exam schedule details, and you will also receive a confirmation email.
For additional information, kindly refer to the Managing OffSec Certifications Exams article.
Where can I find the exam guide?
The OSIR exam guide is available at the following link: OSIR Exam Guide.
How long is the exam?
The OSIR is an 8 hour exam. The exam report will need to be submitted 24 hours post exam.
Is the exam proctored?
Yes, the OSIR exam is proctored.
Which resources I can use during my active exam?
OSIR exam is an open book exam, meaning you are permitted to use your notes, online resources (Except for AI chatbots and LLMs with direct prompt access), the OffSec Learning Platform, and similar materials. However, all your activities must be conducted on the host machine where the proctoring application is running, as the proctor will monitor your session.
Please keep in mind that you should not discuss anything about exam in any online resources. Discussing any information about exam and asking for hints on online forums or applications such as Discord is strictly prohibited and constitutes a violation of our academic policy. For more details, please refer to: https://www.offsec.com/legal-docs/
Technical Assistance
If you encounter any connectivity problems with Kali in-browser, Windows in-browser, the VPN or target machines, inform us immediately, directly in the proctoring chat.
Should you not be able to access the proctoring tool, please contact us via the live chat available at https://chat.offsec.com/ or via email to "help AT offsec DOT com".
Please note that we will not be able to assist with, or give hints on, any exam objectives and will only be available for technical problems during the exam.
Can I navigate to other pages in the Learning Library while taking the exam?
Yes, if you need to navigate to a different page during the exam, you can close the exam by clicking the Close exam button at the top right.
Closing the exam will not pause the timer or submit your exam, and you can navigate back to the page once you’re ready to continue with the exam labs.
May I request feedback on the exam?
Certainly! You can request an exam feedback should you have provided your exam report with us and have insufficient points. Please contact us via email at "challenges AT offsec DOT com" and we will provide you with feedback within 10 business days.
How can I submit a complaint about my exam or results?
At OffSec, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of fairness, integrity, and transparency across all aspects of our certification programs.
If you have experienced an issue with your exam, certification status, or interaction with our personnel, please email us at "challenges AT offsec DOT com".
Your message should include:
- Your OSID
- Relevant certification
- Date of exam/incident
- Description of the complaint (what happened, when, where). Be sure to include as much detail as possible.
- Any supporting evidence or relevant communication
Once we receive your message, we’ll send you a confirmation email acknowledging the complaint within 10 business days. Your complaint will be reviewed by a member of the OffSec team not involved in the issue. To ensure a fair review in the event of a score dispute, your exam will be re-evaluated by someone who was not involved in the original grading.
You can expect a decision within 10 business days.
All complaint submissions and outcomes are kept confidential and you will not be penalized for submitting a good-faith complaint.
I passed my exam! How can I claim my certificate?
To claim your certificate, please go through the following steps:
- Log into the OffSec Learning Library.
- From the left navigation, click ‘Achievements’.
- On the ‘Certifications’ section click on the OSIR tile and you will be redirected to Accredible.