VX Research Limited

VX Research Limited

Speciality: Enterprise Network and Application Testing

Hong Kong, Hong Kong 3 employees
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[01] About

Cybersecurity company based in Hong Kong; specializes in consulting, penetration testing, and security training with a focus on enterprise networks, websites, and mobile apps. Founded in 2010; 2 employees with 50% YoY growth; active in global security conferences like Defcon.

VXRL Team is founded by group of enthusiastic security researchers, the team speaks and holds workshops / villages in different global security conferences, e.g. Defcon in USA and Beijing, Hack in the Box in Amsterdam, Hack in Taiwan conference, DFRWS EU, SANS DFIR etc. Our team provides security services, e.g. penetration testing, red team testing, vulnerability assessment, incident response, training etc. The team also contributes to the community by providing awareness seminars to schools and NGOs
[02] Services
Penetration Testing
Red Team Testing
Vulnerability Assessment
Incident Response
Training
Corporate Training And Awareness Building Programs
Consultancy Services
Cloud Security Operation Center (cloud Soc)
Advanced Cybersecurity Training
[03] Certifications
SANS GXPN
SANS GREM
SANS GWAPT
SANS GCIH
OSCP

Origin of the OSCP


The Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) certification was created by Offensive Security, a company founded by Mati Aharoni and other security professionals in 2007. The certification was developed to address the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical penetration testing skills in the cybersecurity industry. Offensive Security designed the OSCP to be a hands-on, performance-based certification that requires candidates to demonstrate actual hacking skills in a controlled lab environment rather than simply answering multiple-choice questions.


Industry Value and Importance


The OSCP is highly valued in the cybersecurity industry because it proves that holders possess real-world penetration testing abilities. Unlike traditional certifications, the OSCP's 24-hour practical exam requires candidates to successfully compromise multiple machines in a simulated network environment and document their findings professionally. This hands-on approach has made it a gold standard for entry to intermediate-level penetration testers, and it's frequently requested or required by employers hiring for offensive security roles. The certification's difficulty and practical nature have earned it significant respect among security professionals and hiring managers.