Path to OSCP - Part 1
First part of my series on how and what I learn as I prepare and, eventually, go through the OSCP certification within the next two months.
Path to OSCP - Part 2
Here’s the second episode on my path to becoming OSCP certified.
Path to OSCP - Part 3
Wherein I discuss good experiences reading OSCP course reviews (no spoilers), getting organized, sharing links, etc.
Path to OSCP - Part 4
Documentation is and will be a crucial part of this course.
Path to OSCP - Part 5, Day 1
HERE WE GO! Lab day 1 done. Trying out KeepNote for note-keeping.
Path to OSCP - Part 6, Day 2 and 3
Starting to get overwhelmed with the amount of recon data being produced by following the exercises.
Path to OSCP - Part 7, Day 4 and 5
Customizing payloads for public exploits is a must! Trust no one!
Path to OSCP - Part 8, Day 6
First lab machine pwned! And I have proof!
Path to OSCP - Part 9, Day 7 and 8
After finishing the materials I am even more overwhelmed with the amount of recon data I have!
Path to OSCP - Part 10, Days 9, 10 and 11
Found my first dual-homed system and got a glimpse at a new network!
Path to OSCP - Part 11, Days 12-14
Two weeks in, I have a bunch of machines, and still feeling confident!
Path to OSCP - Part 12, Days 15-17
I have 13 days left in the labs. I am still feeling quite confident - whether this is foolhardy or not, we’ll see at the start of April.
Path to OSCP - Part 13, Days 18-21
Shouting when you should be quiet; running when you should be standing still.
Path to OSCP - Part 14, Days 22-25
Last stretch of the labs! Just over a week to go till the exam.
Path to OSCP - Part 15, Days 26-30
while (true) switchBetweenExcitementAndPanic();
Path to OSCP - Part 16, The Day Before
After finishing the lab report I am agonizing over how to most efficiently use my time in the exam.
Path to OSCP - Part 17, Failure is always an option
404 Multifail. It hurts. Argh!
Path to OSCP - Part 18, Self-assessment and next steps
I appreciate your messages. I read them mostly the same day you sent them, but I’ve been just slowly digesting all of the overwhelmingly supportive feedback …
Path to OSCP - Appendix A, How to ask for help
I want to help people, but I don’t want it to cost me my certificates so I need to protect my best interest here.
Path to OSCP - Part 19, Back in the labs!
Our hero returns to the lab environment, befuddled by olden tools.
Path to OSCP - Part 20, s02e02
Asking for help and asking for too much help is a fine line to keep. I got frustrated.
Path to OSCP - Part 21, some Qs and As
Here are answers to some of the more commonly asked questions.
Path to OSCP - Part 22, Redo the needful
It’s a wrap! Pwning done, exercises done.
Path to OSCP - Part 23, Hope
Exam done. Uncertain about passing, but very hopeful!
Path to OSCP - OSCP.
Dear Jan, We are happy to inform you that you have successfully completed the Penetration Testing with Kali Linux certification exam and have obtained your O…
Path to OSCP - FIN
Recapping the course and time spent.