OSCP Week 1: Crash Course

Course content: 7/18 Lab machines: 0/55 Days: 7/90 So my first week of the OSCP PwK course is done and dusted. Like I planned, I spent around 20 hours total and was able to complete the first 7 course modules. I also decided to fully complete and document the lab exercises for the learning experience … Continue reading OSCP Week 1: Crash Course →

How I Prepared for the OSCP PwK and my Expectations for the Course

I'm writing this post the day before I officially start Offensive Security's Penetration Testing with Kali Linux course. Over the next 90 days I'll be studying the course material and making my way through as many lab machines as I can before attempting the OSCP examination, hopefully successfully. I decided to focus this post on … Continue reading How I Prepared for the OSCP PwK and my Expectations for the Course →

OSCP Prep Episode 15 – HackTheBox and a Confirmed Start Date

So the title basically gives the crux of this post away. My OSCP course start date has been confirmed for October 21st! After months of preparation, I'll finally be starting the OSCP PwK course exactly a week from today. I'm extremely excited at the prospect of getting stuck in with both the course and lab … Continue reading OSCP Prep Episode 15 – HackTheBox and a Confirmed Start Date →

OSCP Prep Episode 14 – HackTheBox and Reconnoitre

Continuing on from last week, this week I owned more machines on the HackTheBox platform. I have been a bit lost as to what the best way forward is for me at this stage, as I personally feel ready to start the OSCP and don't feel I can gain too much more from theory in … Continue reading OSCP Prep Episode 14 – HackTheBox and Reconnoitre →