This article explains OffSec’s new Lab Catalog Pages, a unified way to browse different lab types, discover relevant labs more easily, use search and filters, view collections, and track learning progress
What are Lab Catalog Pages?
Lab Catalog Pages are a new, more consistent way to browse hands-on labs across OffSec. They bring different lab types into a clearer, easier-to-use experience so you can explore labs, find what interests you, and track your learning progress more easily.
Which lab types are included in Lab Catalog Pages?
Lab Catalog Pages are designed to support multiple OffSec lab types in a more consistent browsing experience, including PG Play, PG Practice, Grimoires, Shiny Labs, OCR, and DCR.
What’s the purpose of OffSec’s Lab Catalog Pages?
The goal is to make lab discovery simpler and more consistent. Instead of different lab categories feeling disconnected, Lab Catalog Pages provide a more unified experience for browsing and understanding labs.
How can I access the Lab Catalog Page?
To access, go through the following steps:
- Login to your OffSec Learning Platform account.
- Click on the Explore dropdown menu found at the upper left corner of the page
- Navigate to the Labs section.
- Select PG Play, PG Practice, Grimoires, Shiny Labs, OCR, or DCR based on the access available to your account.
What can I do on a Lab Catalog Page?
You can:
- Browse labs within a category
- Search for labs by name
- Filter labs by attributes such as difficulty or type
- Sort labs to find what you want faster
- View collections within a category
- Check your progress across labs and collections
- Learn more about each lab category through an About section
What tabs are available on a Lab Catalog Page?
Most Lab Catalog Pages include:
- All Labs for browsing all labs in that category
- Collections for curated groupings of related labs
- About for a summary of the category, its purpose, and who it is for
How do I find a specific lab?
You can use search and filters on the page to narrow results. This helps you quickly find labs by name or browse based on the type of experience you want.
Can I sort labs?
Yes. You can sort labs to browse them in a way that is more useful for you, such as alphabetically or by other supported options shown on the page.
What information is shown for each lab?
Lab listings may show helpful details such as:
- Lab name
- Short description
- Difficulty
- Type or operating system
- XP
- Progress
- Other category-specific details that help you decide what to start next
Can I see my learning progress?
Yes. Lab Catalog Pages are designed to make progress easier to understand. You may see progress at both the individual lab level and, in some cases, at the collection or category level.
Will my progress appear across different views?
Yes. Progress is intended to stay visible across the relevant views, including lab lists and collections, so it is easier to pick up where you left off.
What are Collections?
Collections are curated groups of labs within a category. They help you explore related labs together, often around a shared theme or learning goal.
Can a lab appear in more than one collection?
Yes. Some labs may appear in multiple collections. When that happens, your progress should remain consistent wherever that lab appears.
What happens if I do not have access to a lab?
You can still browse the catalog experience, and when you select content that is not included in your access, you will be guided to information about how to unlock it.
Is there a way to show only the labs I can access?
Yes. The experience includes options to help you focus on labs available to you, making it easier to browse content that matches your current access.
To display the labs you only have access to, check the 'My Content' checkbox.
What is the About tab for?
The About tab gives you a quick overview of the lab category, including what it covers, key themes, and who it may be best suited for.
Does this change the labs themselves?
No. Lab Catalog Pages improve how labs are organized and presented, but they do not change the underlying lab content itself.
Who is this for?
Lab Catalog Pages are helpful for:
- New learners who want an easier way to explore labs
- Existing learners who want to track progress more clearly
- Users evaluating available lab options before expanding access
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