Re: About to start PWB - Any tips?

[Michele Orru <antisnatchor () gmail com>]

It obviously depends on your knowledge.

If you're skilled already, OSCP probably takes 1 month (not full time).
CEH is crap, don't do it.

Cheers
antisnatchor

On Thu, Jul 5, 2012 at 9:22 AM, Chad King <sirkemera () gmail com> wrote:
> Just a quick question for anyone that has taken the CEH or any offensive
> security certifications recently. How long did it take you to study the
> material and be ready for the tests?
>
> On Mon, Jul 2, 2012 at 3:45 PM, Michele Orru <antisnatchor () gmail com> wrote:
> > Do the labs, and be sure to be fast and prepared about Privilege
> > Escalation.
> > IMHO it was the most difficult part when I did OSCP.
> >
> > OSCP is a great certification, and it's difficult also for experienced
> > pentesters.
> > You'll have fun. When I did mine (passed on the first try), I've spent
> > 20 hours (you have 24 hours for the exame) with 3 hours of sleeping.
> >
> > Though but very very nice.
> > You'll enjoy it.
> >
> > Cheers
> > antisnatchor
> >
> > On Mon, Jul 2, 2012 at 1:27 PM, Mustafa Qasim <alajal () gmail com> wrote:
> > > On Wed, Jun 20, 2012 at 1:32 PM, Alex Dolan <dolan.alex () gmail com>
> > > wrote:
> > > > Hey guys I'm about to embark on the Pentesting With Backtrack course
> > > > and was after any tips any one can give me.
> > > >
> > > > I'm fairly new to hacking and this will be my first training
> > > > experience with it. I'm pretty self-sufficient with Ubuntu and know my
> > > > way around Windows okay. Any areas I should be focusing on and
> > > > brushing up before receiving the study materials?
> > > >
> > > > What do you recommend for hardware? Should I use a laptop and keep the
> > > > same install running with me or will it be fine to move between home
> > > > and work while I'm doing it and using a service like Dropbox to store
> > > > my files and stuff? How much space should I allow for the BT5
> > > > partition?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks for any advice you can give.
> > > >
> > > > -Al
> > > >
> > > >
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> > >
> > > I'm also getting warm up for OSCP. I am trying to spend some time with
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> > > any use in OSCP labs and exam.
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> > >
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/antisnatchor

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In this guide we examine the importance of Apache-SSL and who needs an SSL certificate.  We look at how SSL works, how 
it benefits your company and how your customers can tell if a site is secure. You will find out how to test, purchase, 
install and use a thawte Digital Certificate on your Apache web server. Throughout, best practices for set-up are 
highlighted to help you ensure efficient ongoing management of your encryption keys and digital certificates.

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