Beyond the basics

SEC-100: CyberCore - Security Essentials delivers job-ready cybersecurity skills (unlike Security+)

In cybersecurity, certifications often promise a path to employment, but do they truly prepare you for the job? CompTIA Security+ is a well-known credential, but true preparation happens with practice.

SEC-100: CyberCore - Security Essentials, from OffSec, bridges that gap.  We go beyond theory, equipping you with the hands-on expertise employers demand. With CyberCore - Security Essentials, you won't just get hired—- you'll be ready to tackle many aspects of cybersecurity from day one.

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SEC-100: CyberCore - Security Essentials delivers job-ready cybersecurity skills (unlike Security+)

The OffSec Difference

Hands-on skills for real-world threats

SEC-100: CyberCore - Security Essentials builds the practical, hands-on experience that employers demand through realistic labs.

Solid fundamentals for future specialization

The SEC-100 course covers a wide range of essential skills, preparing you for various roles and further specialization in areas like incident response and penetration testing.

Rigorous, performance-based exam

Unlike multiple-choice exams, SEC-100’s proctored, hands-on assessment challenges you with real-world problems. By earning this certification, you demonstrate your ability to apply your knowledge in the field.

SEC-100: CyberCore versus CompTIA Security+

OffSec SEC-100: CyberCore - Security Essentials

$899

CompTIA
Security+

$2,499*
Offensive skills training

Comprehensive fundamentals

Included
Defensive skills training

Included

Included
Cloud coverage

Included

Not included
Business skills coverage

Included

Not included
Aligned with MITRE framework

Aligned

Not aligned
Hands-on assessment

Extensive hands-on

Limited hands-on
Interview prep

Included

Not included

*As of July 1, 2024

Hands-on training

OffSec teaches theoretical concepts and reinforces those concepts with hands-on labs. Learners are better prepared for real-world security scenarios.

Trusted teaching methodology

OffSec is the only training company relied upon by hundreds of companies as a hiring standard. OffSec's theoretical training and hands-on labs empower learners and protect organizations.

Workforce readiness

Be ready for real-world challenges by developing a curious mindset. Understand the importance of creative thinking and testing to continuously improve.

Security Essentials Syllabus

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What cybersecurity professionals are saying

Duane LaFlotte

Duane LaFlotte

CTO, Pulsar Security

I feel like every person's first experience in cybersecurity should be OffSec. Before you go out to figure out how to create a zero-day and you get confused, if you start with OffSec, that won't happen due to how methodologically all the training is put together.
Emile Kok

Emile Kok

Founder and Managing Director, TSTC Institute

When going to the real world, you have to know what you're doing and understand what is expected from you on the job. For us, OffSec is the champion in this league in educating and preparing learners.
Douglas Costa

Douglas Costa

Cyber Threat Intelligence & Threat Hunter

This certification reinforces my ability to think creatively, manage time and resources effectively, and persist through complex challenges.

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SEC-100: CyberCore Security Essentials

SEC-100: CyberCore
Security Essentials

$899 /once

One year of access to the SEC-100 curriculum, labs and two exam attempts. Perfect for new entrants to cybersecurity.

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What's included in CyberCore: Security Essentials

  • 1 year of access to the CyberCore course
  • 2 exam attempts
  • 365 days of lab access