FAQs

What is this site? Is it connected to BackTrack-Linux.org?


Yes, Offensive-Security.com is a training spinoff of BackTrack-Linux.org

Does BackTrack cost money?


No, and it never will.

I would like to join one of the courses. How do I pay the enrollment fee?


We accept payments through paypal, or major Credit Cards.

What is the difference between other certifications such as the CEH (eCouncil) as compared to the ones supplied by Offensive Security?


All of the certifications which are provided by Offensive Security require the student test in a live, simulated environment. This testing method proves practical, hands-on skills as compared to simply answering multiple choice questions. Interestingly, the eCouncil and other similar course providers use BackTrack in their courses.

What happens when a course gets updated? Do past students need to repurchase the course materials? Should i wait until a new course version comes out?


As Offensive Security courses get updated, they go through price revisions. Past Offensive Security Students will always be able to upgrade their course materials with new versions for the difference in the price between their revision, and the new one. For this reason, there is no reason to wait for a new course revision.

What are the pre-requirestes of the Pentesting with BackTrack course?


A solid understanding of TCP/IP, networking and reasonable Linux skills. More information can be found in the respective course description and course documentation.

What happens once I pay?


Once payment is made and verified, you will recieve a confirmation mail, ensuring yourself a place in next course. On the first day of the course you will receive a username / password combination to the online training labs and a download link to the training videos. You will be able to watch the videos in the comfort of your home, and discuss the classes and exercises with other students, using the Internet Relay Chat and private messaging.

How long is the course?


The Pentesting with BackTrack videos are 7 hours long. Our students report an average of 50-60 hours of lab excercises.

Why should I opt for the OSCP certification?


Once obtained, the OSCP certification provides testament of your Penetration Testing skills in a real life environment.

What are the pre-requisets of the Cracking the Paremeter course?


Cracking the Paremeter is not an entry level course, requiring it to have more pre-requisets than any other course offered by Offensive Security. Familiarity with basic Windows expoitation techniques is required among other skills which can be found in the respective course description and course documentation.

What happens once I pay?


Once payment is made and verified, you will recieve a confirmation mail, ensuring yourself a place in next course. On the first day of the course you will receive a username / password combination to the online training labs and a download link to the training videos. You will be able to watch the videos in the comfort of your home, and discuss the classes and exercises with other students, using the Internet Relay Chat and private messaging.

How long is the course?


The “Cracking the Perimeter” videos are around 5 hours long. Our students report an average of 40 hours of lab exercises.

Why should I opt for the OSCE certification?


Once obtained, the OSCE certification provides testament of your exceptional Penetration Testing skills in a real life environment.

What are the pre-requisets of the BackTrack WiFu course?


BackTrack WiFu is completed at home by the student, so the pre-requisets neccessary for this course are different from the other courses provided by Offensive Security. If not already owned, the student will need to purchase a dedicated Wirelesss Access Point and a wireless card that supports traffic injection. More information can be found in the respective course description and course documentation.

What happens once I pay?


Once payment is made and verified, you will recieve an email containing a download link to the training videos. You will be able to watch the videos in the comfort of your home, and discuss the classes and exercises with other students, using the Internet Relay Chat and private messaging.

How long is the course?


The “BackTrack WiFu” videos are 2 and 1/2 hours long. Our students report an average of 20 hours of lab exercises.

Why should I opt for the OSWP certification?


Once obtained, the OSWP certification provides testament of your Wireless Penetration Testing skills in a real life environment.