OffSec

OffSec just did something interesting. The company behind OSCP - arguably the most respected hands-on certification in offensive security - has turned its methodology toward AI systems with a new certification: OSAI (OffSec AI Red Teamer). The timing makes sense. Organizations are deploying LLMs, AI agents, and machine learning pipelines at a pace that’s outrunning their security teams’ ability to test them. Traditional pentesting methodology wasn’t built for this. OSAI is OffSec’s answer to that gap. ...

If you’ve spent any time in offensive security, you’ve heard the debate: is OSCP still worth it in 2026? With new certifications flooding the market and OffSec updating their coursework, here’s an honest answer — not a sales pitch, not a sponsored post. I hold OSCP and CISSP. I’ve interviewed candidates for red team roles and reviewed what actually moves the needle in hiring. Here’s what I know. The short answer: yes, OSCP is still worth it — but not for the reasons most people assume. ...