What professional security certification requires applicants to demonstrate hands-on abilities to earn their certificate?
A) Offensive Security Certified Professional
B) Certified Ethical Hacker
C) Certified Information Systems Security Professional
D) CompTIA Security+

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Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) requires applicants to demonstrate hands-on abilities through a 24-hour exam where they must hack into five different machines using only their skills and creativity. This hands-on approach sets OSCP apart from other certifications like Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) which primarily test knowledge through written exams. CompTIA Security+ also tests both knowledge and skills but does not have a hands-on component as extensive as OSCP.

What Professional Security Certification Requires Applicants to Demonstrate Hands-On Abilities