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EXP-401
Offensive Security Exploitation Expert (OSEE)
About the Certification
This is an elite, high-level certification from Offensive Security, considered one of the most difficult and rare cybersecurity certifications in the world. It focuses on extremely advanced exploitation and bypassing the latest protection mechanisms at both system and application levels.
The certification aims to qualify candidates with a deep understanding of operating system internals, advanced vulnerability analysis, development of multi-stage advanced exploits, and handling highly complex real-world scenarios.
It is entirely skills-based and analysis-driven, with no reliance on ready-made tools, making it specifically designed for Exploit Development experts and Red Team professionals operating at an Expert level within advanced Enterprise and Research environments.
Main Curriculum
The curriculum is divided into eight main sections
- Advanced Vulnerability Research and Exploitation Methodology
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- Advanced vulnerability research methodologies
- Complex software analysis
- Exploitation strategy and planning
- Working with undocumented targets
- Bypassing Advanced Security Mitigations
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- Advanced ASLR and DEP bypass techniques
- Control Flow Guard (CFG) bypass
- Sandbox and application isolation bypass
- Mitigation bypass strategies
- Advanced Windows Internals and Cross-Platform Exploitation
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- Advanced Windows internals
- Kernel mode vs. user mode concepts
- Cross-platform exploitation concepts
- Memory protection mechanisms across different operating systems
- Exploit Reliability, Stealth, and Operational Security
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- Exploit stability and reliability
- Stealth techniques
- Detection evasion considerations
- Long-term access and impact assessment
- Advanced Memory Corruption and Exploit Primitive Construction
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- Memory corruption analysis
- Use-After-Free and race condition vulnerabilities
- Type confusion vulnerabilities
- Building reliable and reusable exploit primitives
- Professional Reporting and Expert Exam Preparation
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- Documenting highly complex exploits
- Research-style and systematic explanation of exploitation mechanisms
- Writing expert-level professional reports
- Preparation for the OSEE practical exam
- Advanced Exploitation Techniques: ROP, JOP, and Custom Exploitation
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- Advanced ROP chains
- Jump-Oriented Programming (JOP)
- Custom exploitation logic
- Non-traditional exploitation paths
- Kernel Exploitation Concepts
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- Kernel vulnerabilities
- Privilege escalation via the kernel
- Kernel memory manipulation
- Impact and stability considerations
Exam Details
- Exam code: EXP-401 (OSEE)
- Exam duration: 72 hours + 24 hours for report submission
- Number of questions: Fully hands-on — no fixed number of tasks
- Exam type: Extremely advanced practical exam in system exploitation and advanced exploit development
- Language: English
- Passing criteria: Achieving a minimum required score + submitting a detailed report demonstrating successful exploitation
- Exam fee: USD 1,749 – 2,749 (may vary by country and may include taxes)
- Certification validity: Lifetime
Do I need certifications before it ?
No, not at all.
However, it is strongly recommended to have very advanced experience in exploit development and reverse engineering, following Offensive Security methodologies.
Which certifications are recommended after this one ?
Not mandatory. However, for those seeking a strong path in extremely advanced exploitation especially custom exploit development, bypassing the latest security mitigations, and kernel-level and memory exploitation the Offensive Security Exploitation Expert (OSEE) certification represents the strongest possible choice.
What are the main uses of the Offensive Security Exploitation Expert (OSEE) certification ?
- Elite Vulnerability Research & Zero-Day Discovery – Mastery in discovering complex vulnerabilities and developing unknown (0-day) exploits.
- Advanced Kernel & OS Internals Exploitation – Deep specialization in kernel, driver, and low-level system exploitation.
- Red Team – Custom Tooling & Advanced Tradecraft – Building custom offensive tools and applying advanced evasion techniques.
- Malware R&D & Evasion Engineering – Developing advanced offensive software and bypassing AV / EDR / XDR solutions.
- Security Research & Offensive R&D Roles – Working as a security researcher within major organizations or offensive research teams.
- Principal / Distinguished Security Engineer – Transitioning into the highest elite technical roles in cybersecurity.
Advanced Exploitation Expert :
This certification represents the absolute pinnacle of exploit development and advanced penetration testing. It proves possession of rare, elite-level skills in analyzing complex vulnerabilities and building highly professional exploits.
Earning it places you among the global elite of cybersecurity experts, providing exceptional prestige and market value with Offensive Security recognition.
Who is this certification suitable for ?
- Professionals with very deep experience in exploit development.
- Senior Exploit Developers or Red Team Experts.
- Individuals highly proficient in Assembly, Reverse Engineering, and Windows Internals.
- Experts interested in developing advanced, reliable, elite-level exploits.
- Cybersecurity professionals seeking the highest specialized technical certification in exploitation.