Beyond ethical hacking

SEC-100: CyberCore - Security Essentials for comprehensive cybersecurity expertise

C|EH can be a great starting point for aspiring ethical hackers, but cybersecurity demands a broader skill set. To truly excel, you need competence in offensive AND defensive tactics, a deep understanding of networking and operating systems, and the ability to communicate with your colleagues in a way they understand.

That's where SEC-100: CyberCore - Security Essentials comes in. Developed by OffSec, the creators of the renowned OSCP & OSCP+ certification, CyberCore equips you with hands-on experience in a diverse set of cybersecurity skills.

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SEC-100: CyberCore - Security Essentials for comprehensive cybersecurity expertise

The OffSec Difference

Hands-on skills for real-world threats

Unlike C|EH's focus on theory, CyberCore's hands-on labs put your skills to the test in realistic scenarios, building the practical experience employers demand to tackle real cyber threats.

A comprehensive cybersecurity skill set

CyberCore covers both offensive and defensive techniques, along with essential business knowledge, preparing you for diverse roles in the cybersecurity landscape.

Rigorous, performance-based exam

Skip the multiple-choice tests. CyberCore's hands-on exam challenges you to demonstrate your skills in real-world scenarios, proving your ability to defend against cyber threats.

SEC-100: CyberCore versus EC Council’s Certified Ethical Hacker

OffSec SEC-100: CyberCore- Security Essentials

$899

EC Council
C|EH

$1,199*
Offensive skills training

Comprehensive fundamentals

Focused on ethical hacking
Defensive skills training

Included

Offensive only
Cloud coverage

Included

Not included
Business skills coverage

Included

Not included
Aligned with MITRE framework

Aligned

Not aligned
Hands-on assessment

Practical, hands-on

Multiple choice
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 a 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