How long will it take to prepare for OSCP?
I probably spent 250–300 hours preparing for the exam so at 15 hours per week that should take you a good 5 months. I put together a plan so you can make the most out of the lab time, so as soon as you get lab access you can start using them. The steps I suggest are: Familiarize yourself with the PWK content.
Can a beginner take OSCP?
OSCP is not exactly a beginner friendly certification. It expects the user to know a lot of things before they attempt the certification. If you go for OSCP, you might have to take the PWK course offered by the Offensive Security,same guys who provide OSCP certification.
How hard is it to pass OSCP?
The road from newb to OSCP is hard but extremely rewarding. I highly recommend it. There are 5 machines in the live exam network. Each of these machines has specific objectives that must be met in order to receive full points and you need to achieve a minimum score of 70 points out of 100 points to pass the challenge.
Which is better Cissp or Oscp?
It is one of the world’s premier cyber security certification. It has many advantages over the CEH and OSCP but penetration testing / hacking is NOT the primarily focus of the certification. ISC2 is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1988 but started operating in 1989.
Is OSCP all about working deeply on labs?
“OSCP is not about clearing the exam. It’s all about working deeply on labs.” I began my OSCP journey in the late fall of 2018. So far, I’ve rooted 23+ machines in the PWK labs, and I am still plugging away, hoping to get as many as possible, learn as much as possible and, of course, pass the exam itself.
Is the OSCP worth the time and money?
It takes most people hundreds of hours of time, but the good news is the labs are actually quite fun (well, at least most of the time.) At times, it is a bit like playing a video game. In terms of value for both your time and money, really nothing beats the return that the OSCP provides.
What is an Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)?
The Offensive Security Certified Professional is primarily about the PWK labs and is where the magic happens. Lab time is bought in in one- to three-month increments, which gives you VPN access to a shared lab. You are also able to buy lab extensions at very affordable rates.