OSCP — Penetration Testing with Kali Linux (PEN-200)

The official OffSec PEN-200 + 90-day lab + exam bundle is around ₹1,70,000 (USD 1,749). Through Macksofy the same official bundle — course, 90-day PWK lab and exam voucher — is ₹1,45,000 (15% off the standard listing), with EMI across 3 / 6 / 12 months. Macksofy's 60+ hour instructor-led bootcamp and mentor-until-pass support are a separate add-on priced on top of that, so ask for a combined quote. There is no free or pirated path that grants a real OSCP credential.

OSCP+ is OffSec's rebrand of OSCP that took effect in late 2024 and is the current exam in 2026. The new format dropped the buffer-overflow box, expanded the Active Directory set (full AD chain worth ~40 points) and replaced bonus lab points with a CPE-based 3-year recertification. Macksofy's bootcamp is fully aligned to the OSCP+ exam — see our blog post on what changed.

They are different products. CEH (EC-Council) is breadth-first knowledge and a multiple-choice exam — good for HR filters. OSCP+ is a 24-hour hands-on practical against a real network and a professional report — what hiring managers actually trust for pen-test roles. Most senior pen-testers in India list both on their CV but credit OSCP for the offer.

CPTS is a strong free-tier alternative that has gained credibility, but it is still less recognised by Indian / UAE BFSI hiring managers than OSCP. OSCP also has the advantage of 11+ years of brand equity and OffSec's vendor mapping to DoD 8570/8140 roles. Pick OSCP if you want the credential that opens doors fastest.

No. OSCP+ assumes solid Linux + networking + scripting fundamentals. Pure beginners should start with OffSec SEC-100 (OSCC), CEH or our SOC Analyst track for ~3–6 months before attempting OSCP.

Yes — OSCP holders consistently land Pen-Tester / Red Team / AppSec roles in BFSI (HSBC, ICICI, HDFC, Kotak), Big-4 consulting (PwC, EY, Deloitte, KPMG), product companies (Microsoft, Salesforce, Atlassian) and fintechs. Salary band: ₹12–20 LPA at 2–4 years experience, ₹20–30 LPA at 4–6 years. UAE roles add a 30–40% premium.

Realistic timeline: 3–6 months of dedicated study after the bootcamp for working professionals; 2–3 months for full-time learners. Macksofy provides structured weekly milestones, two mock 24-hour exams and AD lab time inside the 12-week bootcamp window.

Across our 2024–25 cohorts, 78% of students who completed the bootcamp and the recommended 90-day lab schedule passed within their first attempt; 94% pass within two attempts. We continue free mentor support until you pass.

OffSec's standard policy applies — exam retakes are paid (~$249). Macksofy provides free post-fail mentorship, a 1:1 weak-area review and a guided remediation plan so attempt #2 is a different conversation.

Absolutely. OSCP is mandated or strongly preferred by UAE banking regulators, ADGM- and DIFC-licensed entities, telcos (e2, du) and major consulting firms. Our UAE alumni are placed at Mashreq, ADCB, Emirates NBD, PwC ME, EY ME and Big-4 advisory units across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Three common paths: (1) Web specialisation — OSWA → OSWE; (2) Red team — OSEP (PEN-300); (3) Exploit dev / vulnerability research — OSED → OSMR. We help you pick at the end of the OSCP bootcamp based on your strengths and target roles.

Yes — Macksofy runs live online OSCP cohorts pan-India and corporate-batch delivery on-site in Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Gurugram, Noida and Dubai. The Mumbai BKC HQ runs weekend in-person bootcamps for learners willing to travel.