OSDA is OffSec’s hands-on exam for defenders. Instead of answering questions, you detect and investigate real attacks in a lab. Our live online bootcamp prepares you for it in UAE time.
Fee for UAE learners
| What you pay for | Price |
|---|---|
| Our live online exam-prep training with an instructor | AED 3,675 (excluding 5% VAT) |
| OffSec course and exam | Bought directly from OffSec at OffSec’s current price |
We’re not an OffSec partner. This is our own independent exam-prep training: we teach, coach and run practice, and you buy the official course access and exam voucher from OffSec yourself.
How the online batches work
Classes are live and instructor-led, online, and scheduled in UAE time (the UAE is 1 hour 30 minutes behind India). You join from anywhere in the UAE: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah or elsewhere. Our Dubai office handles UAE enquiries and enrolment. We share the next batch dates and timings when you get in touch.
What you’ll learn
- Windows and Linux logging, and what each log source can tell you
- Using a SIEM to search, correlate and investigate events
- Detecting common attacker techniques: enumeration, privilege escalation, lateral movement and persistence
- Network-level detection
- Mapping what you find to MITRE ATT&CK and writing an incident report
The full module list is on our main OSDA (SOC-200) course page.
The exam
The OSDA exam is a practical test of just under 24 hours, followed by 24 hours to submit your report. You book and pay for the exam with OffSec.
Who it suits in the UAE
SOC analysts, threat hunters and incident responders, particularly in the 24/7 monitoring teams that UAE regulations expect in critical sectors.
Ask about the next OSDA (SOC-200) batch
Tell us your background and when you’d like to start. We’ll send the next batch dates in UAE time and answer any questions about the fee.
Ask about the next batch WhatsApp us All UAE courses and fees or call +971 55 785 7891 (Dubai office)
Frequently asked questions
Does the fee include the OSDA exam?
No. We’re not an OffSec partner, so you buy the SOC-200 course and exam directly from OffSec at OffSec’s current price. Our AED 3,675 fee is for our coaching.
OSDA or CSA?
CSA is a multiple-choice exam that covers the SOC role broadly. OSDA is a hands-on 24-hour exam. If you already work in a SOC, OSDA proves practical skill.
Do I need SOC experience?
It helps a lot. Without it, start with CSA and come back to OSDA.
Is VAT included in the price?
No. All our UAE prices exclude 5% UAE VAT, which is added to your invoice.