Codean Labs

Codean Labs

Speciality: Application Penetration Testing

Utrecht, Netherlands 3 employees Publishes CVEs
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[01] About

Cybersecurity firm specializing in penetration testing and security evaluation; 3 employees based in Utrecht, Netherlands; focuses on application pentesting, cryptography, web/mobile security, cloud, and IoT solutions; combines hacking expertise with industry experience.

Codean Labs ethical hackers evaluate the security of your solution and guide you towards vulnerability remediation, from design to production and beyond. Codean Labs is an innovator in the cybersecurity sector, with a team that combines several years of hacking background and extensive industry experience.
[02] Services
Codean Labs Provides Manual Penetration Testing
Vulnerability Hunting
Security Remediation Services With Flexible Review Cadences
Alongside Traditional Pentesting For Certification Compliance.
[03] Certifications
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.