OffSec Proving Grounds
Experience a wide range of lab topics for any level of skill with Proving Ground’s realistic environments. Develop real-world skills you can take to the job.
About OffSec Proving Grounds
Dedicated machines
Created by the experts at OffSec, private machines allow you to start one lab at a time without other users being able to access your personal environment
Prepare for the OSCP+ exam
Retired OSCP+ exam labs are available in our Proving Grounds Practice lab environments and help you train to earn your next cybersecurity certification
Train on your own time
Labs are available 24/7 so you can practice whenever you want. PG Practice unlocks unlimited time in the lab environments while PG Play has a 3-hour limit
New labs added monthly
To keep up with emerging threats and industry challenges, labs are updated and added monthly including community-created machines from VulnHub
| Free  Play50+ training labs with dedicated machines designed by the VulnHub community. | $19/mo or $199/yr*  Practice200+ lab environments, plus unlimited time with machines designed by the experts at OffSec. | |
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| Dedicated/private machines | Dedicated/private machines: Yes | Dedicated/private machines: Yes |
| OffSec community support | OffSec community support: Yes | OffSec community support: Yes |
| VulnHub community machines | VulnHub community machines: Yes | VulnHub community machines: Yes |
| Linux labs | Linux labs: Yes | Linux labs: Yes |
| Windows + macOS labs | Windows + macOS labs: No | Windows + macOS labs: Yes |
| OffSec-designed machines | OffSec-designed machines: No | OffSec-designed machines: Yes |
| No time limit | No time limit: No | No time limit: Yes |
OffSec Proving Grounds FAQ
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Who is Proving Grounds for?
Both beginners and advanced users can benefit from Proving Grounds. Play is ideal for those starting in penetration testing, while Practice is geared towards users preparing for the OSCP+ exam or looking to refined advanced cybersecurity skills.
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What types of machines are available?
Proving Grounds offers a wide variety of machines from beginner-friendly to complex, real-world systems. Proving Grounds Play offers only Linux OS while Practice includes Windows and Linux machines. Machines are regularly updated to reflect current vulnerabilities and scenarios.
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What tools are available in Proving Grounds?
Proving Grounds uses an in-browser Kali Linux instance giving users access to the same tools used in real-world penetration testing without needing to set up a local environment.
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What is the difference between Play and Practice?
- Proving Grounds Play is free, giving users access to a select set of machines to test and improve their skills.
- Proving Grounds Practice is a paid subscription with a wider variety of machines, including retired OSCP exam labs to help users prepare for the OSCP+ exam and advanced penetration testing scenarios.
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I have more questions.
Please see the Proving Grounds FAQ in our Help Center.
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