OffSec's SOC-200, leading to the OSDA certification, is a comprehensive, practical course focusing on security operations, endpoint detection, and SIEM analysis through hands-on challenge labs. Reviewers highlight the high-quality, 24-hour practical exam as effective for training Tier 1/2 analysts, although some note early manual analysis modules can be repetitive. Read a detailed review at Medium . SOC-200 OSDA Review — Offensive Security Defense Analyst