OffSec
OffSec Defense Analyst
Prove SIEM-driven detection skill by doing it
OffSec Defense Analyst assesses detection and analysis through hands-on work with endpoint and SIEM telemetry, where the GIAC exam is written.
Who it suits
Fits detection and SOC analysts who prefer demonstrating skill in a lab setting and want an attacker-aware view of telemetry analysis.
Key differences
- Assessment is practical, so candidates show how they investigate data instead of answering knowledge questions.
- It leans toward analyzing and documenting attacker behavior; the GIAC credential leans toward SIEM design and tooling principles.
- It comes from the offensive-security training world, which shapes its attacker-aware framing of defense.
- Level
- Associate
- Assessment
- Practical
- Study time
- 180-320h
- Listed from
- $1,749