OffSec Wireless Professional

Exam cost

$1,749 USD (historical estimate)

Questions · time · passing score

4-hour proctored practical exam. Candidates must successfully compromise and obtain proof files from at least two out of three wireless network scenarios. One scenario is mandatory. Requires a professional report documenting the exploitation process, including steps, commands, and screenshots of cracked wireless network keys and proof.txt files. Automated tools and AI chatbots are prohibited.

Prerequisites

| No formal prerequisites, but strongly recommended: experience with Linux command line, solid understanding of TCP/IP networking, basic knowledge of wireless networking concepts (e.g., 802.11 protocols, encryption), and some familiarity with the standard skills of penetration testing. | | Renewal Period | Does not expire | | Renewal Fee | Not applicable (certification does not expire) | | CPE Requirements | Up to 40 (ISC)² CPE credits for the PEN-210 course. No specific CPE requirements for renewal as the certification does not expire. | | Study Hours | 480h of content for the PEN-210 course. One source suggests 6-8 hours of study per week. | |

Estimated salary premium

10–10% (historical estimate)

Renewal requirements

Cycle not verified · CPE/CEU requirement not verified

Difficulty

Not rated

Domains covered

• ** Wireless network fundamentals
• 802.11 protocol analysis
• WPA/WPA2 attacks
• Wireless reconnaissance
• Aircrack-ng suite
• Rogue Access Point creation
• Packet capturing
• Password cracking
• Deauthentication attacks
• Kismet usage
• Wireshark analysis
• Wireless security assessment

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