This article provides answers to the following information about the Offsec Baseline Assessments:
- Overview
- Purpose and Benefits
- Available Assessments
- Access and availability
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Overview
We're excited to introduce OffSec Baseline Assessments—designed to help you and your organization quickly benchmark foundational skills without the need to commit to a specific course, module, or learning path. It’s a fast, flexible way to understand where your skills stand and what to focus on next.
These assessments will only be accessible to all OffSec active Learn Subscribers.
Purpose and Benefits
- Quick Skill Evaluation: Determine your current knowledge level in core areas of offensive or defensive security.
- Training Readiness: Use the results to assess preparedness before diving into a full course or certification path.
- Skill Gap Identification: Pinpoint areas where additional training or upskilling may be necessary.
- Organizational Insights: Help employers or team leads gauge overall team readiness or training needs.
Available Assessments
Offensive Security Baseline Assessment
Length: 20 multiple-choice questions
Focus Areas:
- Threat Identification
- Exploitation Techniques
- Privilege Escalation
- Basic Tooling
Purpose: To test foundational offensive security knowledge and provide insight into the learner's current skill set.
Defensive Security Baseline Assessment
Length: 20 multiple-choice questions
Focus Areas:
- Threat Detection
- Incident Response
- Log Analysis
- Security Monitoring
Purpose: To evaluate core competencies in defensive security and support informed decisions around further training.
Access and availability
- These assessments will be accessible in the Learning path Library.
- This is only available to all active Learn subscribers, regardless of the enrollment in specific courses or paths, as long as the Learn subscription is still active.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who can access the Baseline Assessments?
All active Learn subscriptions can access the assessments, regardless of their enrollment in other learning content. As long as the Learn subscription is still active.
Where can I find these baseline assessments on the platform?
They are accessible through the Learning Paths library. You may go through these steps:
- Login to your OffSec Learning platform account.
- Navigate to the Explore button.
- Select ‘Learning Content’.
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From the results, you can click on the ‘Offensive Security Baseline Assessments’ or the Defensive Security Baseline Assessments’.
Do these baseline assessments count toward course progress or certification?
No. These are standalone and not linked to any course, module, or certification path. They are intended solely for self-evaluation and baseline testing.
Can organizations use these baseline assessments for team evaluations?
Yes. These assessments provide valuable insights into employee or team readiness and can help drive data-informed training decisions.
How can I attempt a baseline assessment?
To take a baseline assessment, follow these steps:
- Go to the Baseline Assessments page.
- Click on ‘Assessments’.
- Select ‘create new assessment’.
- Find the assessment you created with the status Ready and click on it.
- Carefully read the instructions provided.
- Click Start Assessment to begin.
How long do I have to complete a baseline assessment?
You will have 15 minutes to complete the baseline assessment from the moment you click the Start assessment button. Once your assessment has started you will see a timer at the bottom of your screen.
Can I end my baseline assessment early?
Yes, you may end your assessment at any time once you are done. To do so, scroll to the Next Steps section at the end of the question list and click Submit Assessment.
Please note that once you submit the assessment, you will no longer be able to edit any of your answers. Your results will be displayed immediately after submission.
Are retake options available for these baseline assessments?
Yes. As long as your Learn subscription remains active, you may retake the baseline assessment as many times as needed until you pass. There is no cooling-off period between attempts.
Once I've passed, can I retake a baseline assessment?
Yes, you can re-attempt assessments even if you have already passed.
Is there a badge that I can claim, after passing the baseline assessment?
There is no badge for passing the baseline assessment. Instead, you will receive a congratulations message upon successful completion.