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?
- Can I access the course materials while taking the exam?
- Can I navigate to other pages in the Learning Library while taking the exam?
- Can I use Discord during the exam?
- I passed my exam! How can I claim my certificate?
- Technical Assistance
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.
Can I access the course materials while taking the exam?
Yes, exams are built to be practical in nature so we are not prohibiting the use of the Course material 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.
Can I use Discord during the exam?
While you may use Discord as a resource for searching for information during the exam, under no circumstances are you permitted to seek or receive assistance from others on the platform. This includes but is not limited to, asking for help, sharing exam-related information, or discussing any aspect of the exam with others.
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.
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.