OffSec rewards the dedication of certification holders who invest in advancing their skills. By earning an additional OffSec certification, you not only expand your expertise but also qualify to extend the validity of your existing credential. This recognition ensures your achievements remain valued while showcasing your commitment to continuous growth in cybersecurity.
Certification Renewal Process
If you hold an OffSec certification and wish to renew it, you can do so by passing another OffSec certification exam that qualifies for renewal within the same category at the same level or higher. The renewed certification's validity will be extended for an additional three years from the date the qualifying certification is earned, provided that your current certification is still within its validity period at the time of passing the exam and you pay the Annual Maintenance Fee.
Additional Ways to Keep Your Certification Active
In addition to earning a qualifying certification, you can also extend the validity of your certification through the following options:
- Recertification Exam: Take and pass a recertification exam within six months before your certification’s expiration date.
- Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Program: Successfully complete OffSec’s CPE program to demonstrate ongoing professional development and maintain your certification status.
Qualifying Certification Renewal Options
- If you hold an Offensive Security Certified Professional Plus (OSCP+) certification, you can renew it by passing any of the following plus paying the Annual Maintenance Fee:
- Offensive Security Web Assessor (OSWA)
- Offensive Security Experienced Penetration Tester (OSEP)
- Offensive Security Web Expert (OSWE)
- Offensive Security Exploit Developer (OSED)
- Offensive Security MacOS Researcher (OSMR)
- Offensive Security Exploitation Expert (OSEE)
- If you hold an Offensive Security Incident Responder (OSIR) certification, you can renew it by passing any of the following plus paying the Annual Maintenance Fee:
- Offensive Security Threat Hunter (OSTH)
- Offensive Security Defense Analyst (OSDA)
- If you hold an Offensive Security Threat Hunter (OSTH) certification, you can renew it by passing any of the following plus paying the Annual Maintenance Fee:
- Offensive Security Incident Responder (OSIR)
- Offensive Security Defense Analyst (OSDA)
- If you hold an OffSec CyberCore Certified (OSCC-SEC) certification, you can renew it by passing any of the following plus paying the Annual Maintenance Fee:
- OffSec CyberCore - Secure Java Development Essentials (OSCC-SJD)
- Offensive Security Certified Professional Plus (OSCP+)
- Offensive Security Web Assessor (OSWA)
- Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP)
- Offensive Security Defense Analyst (OSDA)
- Offensive Security Threat Hunter (OSTH)
- Offensive Security Incident Responder (OSIR)
- Offensive Security Experienced Penetration Tester (OSEP)
- Offensive Security Exploit Developer (OSED)
- Offensive Security MacOS Researcher (OSMR)
- Offensive Security Web Expert (OSWE)
- Offensive Security Exploitation Expert (OSEE)
- If you hold an OffSec CyberCore - Secure Java Development Essentials (OSCC-SJD) certification, you can renew it by passing any of the following plus paying the Annual Maintenance Fee:
- OffSec CyberCore Certified (OSCC-SEC)
- Offensive Security Certified Professional Plus (OSCP+)
- Offensive Security Web Assessor (OSWA)
- Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP)
- Offensive Security Defense Analyst (OSDA)
- Offensive Security Threat Hunter (OSTH)
- Offensive Security Incident Responder (OSIR)
- Offensive Security Experienced Penetration Tester (OSEP)
- Offensive Security Exploit Developer (OSED)
- Offensive Security MacOS Researcher (OSMR)
- Offensive Security Web Expert (OSWE)
- Offensive Security Exploitation Expert (OSEE)
The validity of your OSCP+, OSCC-SEC, OSCC-SJD, OSIR or OSTH will be extended by three years from the date you pass the qualifying exam, provided it is still within its current validity period.