OffSec

OffSec

Provides hands-on cybersecurity training and certifications

Overview

OffSec provides hands-on cybersecurity training and certification programs for individuals, corporate teams, and government agencies. It offers online courses and exams for practical skills in penetration testing and information security, including well-known certifications such as the Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) and Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE). The courses are designed to teach real-world techniques through practical labs and challenges, and they also provide free resources like the Metasploit Unleashed course. Revenue comes from course fees, certification exam fees, and corporate training packages. OffSec differentiates itself by emphasizing hands-on, real-world practice and by offering respected certifications and free educational resources to broaden awareness. Its goal is to improve practical cybersecurity skills across professionals and organizations while supporting charitable efforts through accessible learning resources.

About OffSec

Simplify's Rating
Why OffSec is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Cybersecurity

Education

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2006

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Live Training can expand into recurring enterprise readiness contracts.
  • IR-200 and OSIR broaden OffSec into defensive security buyers.
  • Its large learning library supports subscription renewals and cross-sell across courses.

What critics are saying

  • OSCP pricing remains a barrier, pushing buyers toward cheaper alternatives.
  • Live Training depends on expensive instructors and custom delivery, compressing margins.
  • Private-equity ownership increases pressure to raise prices and upsell faster.

What makes OffSec unique

  • OffSec combines hands-on labs, live training, and industry certifications like OSCP.
  • It serves individuals, enterprise teams, and government agencies across cybersecurity roles.
  • Its 2024 Live Training adds on-site, scenario-based readiness exercises for teams.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

3%
News4Hackers
Sep 25th, 2025
Craw Security at BSides Ahmedabad: A Proud Partner of OffSec

By interacting with cybersecurity experts, students, and enthusiasts, Craw Security, in collaboration with OffSec, made a big difference.

Women in Security and Privacy
Mar 28th, 2025
OffSec 2024 Scholars

Women in Security & Privacy (WISP) is proud to have partnered with OffSec to award 10 fully sponsored training seats to its members!

PR Newswire
Oct 29th, 2024
OffSec Launches New Incident Response Course & Certification to Help Enterprises Quickly Mitigate Cyber Attacks

NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - OffSec, a leading provider of continuous cybersecurity workforce development and professional education for cybersecurity practitioners, today announced the release of its latest defensive security training course, IR-200: Foundational Incident Response and associated certification OffSec Certified Incident Responder (OSIR).

PEI Group
Oct 15th, 2024
Leeds Equity Partners snaps up cybersecurity training firm OffSec

Leeds Equity Partners snaps up cybersecurity training firm OffSec.

CityBiz
Oct 15th, 2024
Leeds Equity Acquires Cybersecurity Firm OffSec

Leeds Equity Partners has acquired OffSec, a leader in cybersecurity workforce development training, from Spectrum Equity. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. OffSec is known for its rigorous, hands-on training and globally recognized certifications. Leeds Equity aims to enhance OffSec's growth and expand its offerings in cybersecurity education.

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