RE: Penetration testing professional certifications

[Majed Al Massari <malmassari () hotmail com>]

Hello Vlad,
 
Offensive Security is the best I have seen with practical hands on experience needed in order to get certified. OSCP is 
a good start but expect challenging assignments in order to pass the certification so this is not for the faint of 
heart. They also have an expert level certification that you can pursue. Here is a link to their website: 
 
http://www.offensive-security.com/
 
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Best Regards,
Eng. Majed Al-Massari

  
> > From: sapran () gmail com 
> > Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:54:17 +0300 
> > Subject: Penetration testing professional certifications 
> > To: pen-test () securityfocus com 
> >
> > Dear Penetration Testers, 
> >
> > I am looking for advice of an experienced penetration testers 
> > regarding the certification path to choose. My goal and reason in 
> > taking a certification exam is not a certification by itself but the 
> > opportunity to learn from preparation materials, fill the gaps in 
> > skill set and experience, as well as align the expertise with current 
> > "best practices" in the field. 
> >
> > I knew about CEH/LPT path from EC Council and SANS's GPEN before and 
> > I've discovered IACRB's CPT/CEPT lately, however I'm having hard time 
> > trying to assess them in comparison. I would appreciate any help in 
> > comparing the subject domains, expected effort and potential benefits 
> > of these certification as well as those I've not encountered yet. 
> > Maybe some results are already out there and you could share the links 
> > to related materials? 
> >
> > Thank everyone in advance. 
> >
> > Best regards, 
> > Vlad 
> >
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> > Prove to peers and potential employers without a doubt that you can 
> actually do a proper penetration test. IACRB CPT and CEPT certs require 
> a full practical examination in order to become certified. 
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This list is sponsored by: Information Assurance Certification Review Board

Prove to peers and potential employers without a doubt that you can actually do a proper penetration test. IACRB CPT 
and CEPT certs require a full practical examination in order to become certified. 

http://www.iacertification.org
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