Heyaaa! It’s been a while since I posted my last update regarding my OSCP journey.
As I said a few posts ago, I will be enrolling first with the HTB’s academy modules so that the 3 months of laboratory during OSCP proper will not be wasted.
I want to make the most out of it during the 3 months of OSCP enrollment.
They did an overhaul with the PEN-200 course so it’s better to walk to it prepared.
https://help.offensive-security.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040165632-OSCP-Exam-Guide#bonus-points
During my study in HTB, I try to master the tools of trade as much as I can so when I enroll to OSCP, I know the tools to use and whatnot.
I also finished HTB Academy 2 Paths (I am now qualified to take the CBBH and CPTS exams but I choose to go with OSCP enrollment first):
https://academy.hackthebox.com/preview/certifications/htb-certified-bug-bounty-hunter
https://academy.hackthebox.com/preview/certifications/htb-certified-penetration-testing-specialist
Here are all the modules of the 2 combined paths:
Overall, I can say that HTB really provides good quality materials. A lot of knowledge can be gained from HTB!
The laboratories are time consuming yet very enjoyable!
Sometimes when I hit a wall brick and gets stuck, it get’s frustrating.
But a walk outside and breathing of fresh air can really help.
CYBER APOCALYPSE CTF 2023
Also, As I mentioned on my last post, I joined the CA CTF 2023. Since I cannot find any team to join (probably because I am a newbie) then I made my own and participated as solo player.
I got to pwn a lot of easy and very easy challenges but I don’t have time left to pwn medium and higher challenges. I ended up a team ranking of 468/6483 and got only 29/74 flags.
OSCP Enrollment
And since I don’t have any company sponsor, and the money I will spend will come from my own pocket, then I have to be practical as much as I can. That’s why I just opted to enroll first with HTB academy to master the tools before I enroll to OSCP.
I chose the “Course & Cert Exam Bundle” as it is the most cheapest but it only comes with 90 days of lab access.
I will try to post updates whenever I got time. But yeah, probably I got lesser time as of now because I will be focusing as much as possible during the OSCP proper.
Thank you so much for reading! Stay tuned!