OSED is OffSec’s Windows exploit development exam. It’s for people who want to understand memory corruption bugs deeply enough to write working exploits themselves. 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
- Debugging with WinDbg and reverse engineering with a disassembler
- Stack buffer overflows and structured exception handler (SEH) overwrites
- Bypassing DEP with return-oriented programming (ROP)
- Defeating ASLR
- Writing custom shellcode
The full module list is on our main OSED (EXP-301) course page.
The exam
The OSED exam is a practical test of just under 48 hours, followed by 24 hours to submit your report. You book and pay for the exam with OffSec.
Who it suits in the UAE
Exploit developers, vulnerability researchers and senior penetration testers who need to go beyond public exploits.
Ask about the next OSED (EXP-301) 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 OSED exam?
No. We’re not an OffSec partner, so you buy the EXP-301 course and exam directly from OffSec at OffSec’s current price. Our AED 3,675 fee is for our coaching.
What should I know before starting?
Comfort with C, some x86 assembly and Python scripting. OSCP-level experience is a good base.
Is OSED part of OSCE3?
Yes. OSCE3 is awarded to people who hold OSEP, OSWE and OSED.
Is VAT included in the price?
No. All our UAE prices exclude 5% UAE VAT, which is added to your invoice.