The following list of resources is exceptional and will help you pass (on the first attempt) your Offensive Security Certification Program (OSCP) certification.
Here’s the recommended path.
Recommended Path
First, review this resource: The Journey to Try Harder: TJnull’s Preparation Guide for PEN-200 PWK/OSCP 2.0
It’s recommended to take the following courses in the order in which they’re listed below. Note: If you follow @TheCyberMentor or @Tib3rius on Twitter, they post discount codes for their courses; also some are pinned on their Twitter profile.
- The Cyber Mentor – Ethical Hacking – https://academy.tcm-sec.com/p/practical-ethical-hacking-the-complete-course [for the basics]
- Tib3rius – Windows Privilege Escalation for OSCP & Beyond! – https://www.udemy.com/course/windows-privilege-escalation/
- The Cyber Mentor – Windows Privilege Escalation for Beginners – https://academy.tcm-sec.com/p/windows-privilege-escalation-for-beginners
- Tib3rius – Linux Privilege Escalation for OSCP & Beyond! – https://www.udemy.com/course/linux-privilege-escalation/
- The Cyber Mentor – Linux Privilege Escalation for Beginners – https://academy.tcm-sec.com/p/linux-privilege-escalation
I’m personally enrolled @ eLearn Security (alternative training), which I find easy to follow, verbose, and on-point.
Then do some hacking labs; check out the following:
- TryHackMe (THM) – $10/M – https://tryhackme.com/ [more friendly than HackTheBox]
- HackTheBox (HTB) – $20/M – https://www.hackthebox.eu/
- VulnHub – $FREE – https://www.vulnhub.com/
- Virtual Hacking Labs (VHL) – $99/M – https://www.virtualhackinglabs.com/
- Proving Grounds (PG) – $20/M – https://www.offensive-security.com/labs/individual/
And finally, check out this list of boxes on which to test your skills:
This article was partially sourced from the research and opinions of @Howl50veride, which appear in a Reddit thread. eLearn Security is an online learning platform with many exceptional cybersec courses, one of which is a pen testing module.
Related Questions
What is the OSCP certification? OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional) is a highly-regarded certification in the cybersecurity field, focusing on practical, hands-on penetration testing skills.
How can I prepare for the OSCP exam? To prepare for the OSCP exam, enroll in the Penetration Testing with Kali Linux (PWK) course offered by Offensive Security, practice using tools and techniques covered in the course, and work on lab machines to gain hands-on experience.
What is the format of the OSCP exam? The OSCP exam is a 24-hour practical, hands-on exam where you are required to exploit and compromise various machines in a controlled environment, followed by a comprehensive penetration test report submission within 24 hours after the exam.
Are there any prerequisites for the OSCP certification? While there are no specific prerequisites, a solid understanding of networking concepts, Linux and Windows systems, and basic scripting is highly recommended to succeed in the PWK course and the OSCP exam.
How long is the OSCP certification valid? The OSCP certification is valid for three years. To maintain the certification, you can either retake the exam or earn Continuing Education credits by participating in qualifying activities like attending conferences or completing additional Offensive Security courses.
