I just got finished the Bug Bounty Hunter Job Role path from HTB. At this point, I am eligible to take HTB Certified Bug Bounty Hunter (HTB CBBH) certification. But I feel that I am still not very much confident to take it. The exam cost $210 as of this writing and allow 2 attempts. The exam runs for 7 days without proctor and it is an open note and only the sky is the limit. Check this out for more info: https://academy.hackthebox.com/preview/certifications/htb-certified-bug-bounty-hunter/
Interestingly, HTB did release a new certification called HTB Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (HTB CPTS) and this is for completing the Junior Penetration Tester Job Role path.
I am thinking to complete the said path first then take HTB CPTS before going directly with OSCP as people rate that HTB is much more harder than OSCP.
Ironically, OSCP is more considered on industry and have a much higher employment value. Who knows? HTB is actually getting ramped up for competing with OSCP and other similar certifications.
My CCNA will be expired next year, so I have to take a higher certificate to automatically renew it. My target will be CCNP Security.
With that being said, here are my certifications that I’ve been dreaming a lot:
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
- Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
- HTB Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (HTB CPTS)
- Ph.D – Computer Related Post Graduate Degree
- and a lot more!
Anyway! I feel like I am at 25% of my road to OSCP. Still a lot of work to do, but I won’t stop!
That’s it for my short update! ❤️