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

  • Defensive skills training

  • Cloud coverage

  • AI coverage

  • Business skills coverage

  • Industry Framework Alignment

  • Hands-on learning

  • Hands-on assessment

  • Interview prep

*As of July 1, 2024

SEC-100: CyberCore - Security Essentials

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

What's included in CyberCore: Security Essentials

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SEC-100: CyberCore Security Essentials

SEC-100: CyberCore
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$899

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# of Courses

1

Days of lab access

365

# of Exam attempts included

2

What's included in CyberCore: Security Essentials

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