Offensive Security

Offensive Security
FormerlyOffensive Security Services, LLC
Company typePrivate
IndustryComputer software, Information Security, Digital forensics
FoundersMati Aharoni, Devon Kearns
Headquarters
New York City
,
United States
Area served
International
Key people
ProductsKali Linux, Kali NetHunter, Offensive Security Certified Professional
Websitewww.offsec.com

Offensive Security (also known as OffSec)[1] is an American international company working in information security, penetration testing and digital forensics. Operating from around 2007,[2] the company created open source projects, advanced security courses, the ExploitDB vulnerability database, and the Kali Linux distribution. The company was started by Mati Aharoni,[3] and employs security professionals with experience in security penetration testing and system security evaluation. The company has provided security counseling and training to many technology companies.[4]

The company also provides training courses and certifications.

  1. ^ "Brand Refresh FAQ - Offensive Security Support Portal". OffSec. April 24, 2023. Archived from the original on May 4, 2023. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  2. ^ "Homepage". Offensive Security. Archived from the original on 2015-09-05. Retrieved 26 September 2015.
  3. ^ "About Us". Offensive Security. Archived from the original on 11 July 2019. Retrieved 26 September 2015.
  4. ^ Kirk, Jeremy (Jul 29, 2014). "Zero-day flaws found in Symantec's Endpoint Protection". PC World. Archived from the original on 11 November 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2015.