I passed the exam on December 8, 2018. And then, eventually, went on to root all of the regular lab machines (~55) in all of the subnets. It was a blast!
This review will focus on some topics where I may have disagreed with the majority.
Certifications
Taking on the CISSP Monster
A year ago, I looked at the CISSP and thought it looked unattainable.
I chalked it up as a “long-term” goal, maybe in 5 years.
But after passing the CEH and PenTest+ in 2018, I gained more confidence and decided to dive in.
Everyone’s shared stories helped me immensely in my journey, and maybe I can help you, too.
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CompTIA PenTest+ Study Guide
Here’s my study guide for the CompTIA PenTest+ beta exam. I have yet to take the test, but have been following the random public comments shared by others.
All of these topics are from the exam objectives, but some things are mentioned more often online than others. I’m focusing my studies on what people are talking about the most.
Must Know for the CompTIA PenTest+
Or, what to study hardest…
My Goal is the OSCP
After completing the CEH, I immediately set my sights on the OSCP.
That’s the Offensive Security Certified Professional. It is notorious for its 24-hour long exam and (suspected) low pass rate, as well as its challenging course labs.
All the cool nerds want this cert. That includes me, of course! I MUST HAVE IT.
CEH Review and Study Materials
Certified Ethical Hacker
I recently passed EC-Council’s CEH v9 exam. It was my first experience taking a certification exam.
I spent 5 months or so studying off and on, but didn’t really buckle down with my efforts until the last two weeks.
CEH Study Materials
Here is what I used. I’ll provide a short breakdown of what was essential and what I wouldn’t bother with if I had to do it again.
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