What is Offensive Security?

Reactive solutions and processes like threat detection and patching will always be a vital part of cybersecurity. However, with the threat landscape constantly growing and evolving, it’s become essential to tackle the problem from every angle.
An offensive security approach does just that with proactive solutions and processes that expose and close security gaps before a breach ever occurs. An offensive security strategy identifies weaknesses and uses the same exploitation techniques as threat actors to determine risk.
To put it simply, the goal of offensive security is to be a deterrent, providing significant obstacles to ensure that attackers never see your environment as an easy target, but instead one that would be time consuming, labor intensive, and ultimately not worth the hassle.
Offensive Security Solutions from Fortra
Offensive security solutions from Fortra pinpoint the risks that present the greatest threat to your infrastructure. These solutions work both independently and in tandem. Services can be complemented by tools to maintain constant visibility on potential new attack vectors and tools can be bundled together to create a multi-layered portfolio that advances security maturity and provides full coverage.
Vulnerability Management
Use vulnerability management solutions to identify, evaluate, prioritize, track, and report on security weaknesses that may be putting your organization at risk.
Pen Testing Software
Run advanced pen tests with a centralized solution that offers guided automations, certified exploits, and multi-vector testing capabilities.
Red Team Software
Run Red Team engagements and adversary simulations with a threat emulation tool that mimics the tactics and techniques of a long-term embedded actor using a post-exploitation agent and covert channels.
Security Testing Services
Expert services with a consultative approach, with offerings such as penetration testing, Red Teaming, software security assessments, social engineering assessments, physical security testing, and employee training.
Offensive Security Certified Professionals

The Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) is an elite penetration testing certificate that is well-respected throughout the cybersecurity community due to the rigor of training required and level of skill needed to attain this credential. Fortra has multiple OSCP professionals on our security team providing their specialized expertise. Additionally, other advanced certifications, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP), and GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT) are held by other team members, demonstrating the diversity of talent available.