Re: OSCP

[Stephen Argent <stephen () greyhat-security com>]

Thanks Mike, and to everyone else who replied. I think I will spend a
bit more time reading through my own materials, and then, when I have
the money, proceed to take the OSCP, if not just for the experience. You
input is much appreciated, thanks once again.

-Stephen

Mike Van Hoff wrote:
> Hi Stephen,
>
> My answer to your question is:  Yes I took the OffSec101 course and
> achieved OSCP last Dec.
>
> The class will prepare you for the Certification exam if you are a
> "self started".  The exam is brutal in that it is an actual pentest
> where you are given a set of IP addresses and a time limit to complete.
>
> Comparing the course and exam to CEH, which I also have done, OffSec
> is hands down the winner.  From reconnaissance to actually using your
> brain OffSec will teach you more than the basics.
> This class is not for the faint of heart.  It is for those who have a
> goal, and are willing to put in the time to achieve that goal.
>
> The cost is one third that of CEH, but the reward is 300 times. 
>
> It is well run, and the assistance via IRC is live 24x7.  try to get
> that from another class, and what you learn in this class cannot be
> taught in 5 days as in CEH or others.
>
> I hope you take the class, as the best review you will get will be
> from yourself.
>
> Good luck.
>
>
>
> On Mon, 2008-11-10 at 15:36 +1030, Stephen Argent wrote:
> > Hi there - just out of curiosity, has anyone here taken the "Offensive
> > Security 101" course to receive the OSCP (Offensive Security Certified
> > Professional)? I'm curious as to if it is a good course, if it is run
> > well, and if it's worth the 500+ USD you pay for it. Thanks
> >
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