How to prepare for the OSCP - Part 2

In this studious edition of the Exploring Information Security podcast, Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) Chris Maddalena joins me to discuss how to prepare for the OSCP certification.

Chris (@cmaddalena) returns to talk about how he got his OSCP. He didn't get it on his first attempt. He did learn from his first attempt, though, and passed the exam on his second attempt. He was willing to come on the podcast to describe his experience and provide tips for others looking to acquire the certification. The exam is not easy. It's a 24-hour exam that includes writing a report as well as performing a penetration test. Preparation for the exam is very important.

In this episode we discuss:

  • How Chris' second attempt went
  • How to study for the OSCP
  • What the hardest part of the exam was for Chris
  • How the pointing system works

More resources (h/t @KrvRob):

How to prepare for the OSCP - Part 1

In this studious edition of the Exploring Information Security podcast, Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) Chris Maddalena joins me to discuss how to prepare for the OSCP certification.

Chris (@cmaddalena) returns to talk about how he got his OSCP. He didn't get it on his first attempt. He did learn from his first attempt, though, and passed the exam on his second attempt. He was willing to come on the podcast to describe his experience and provide tips for others looking to acquire the certification. The exam is not easy. It's a 24-hour exam that includes writing a report as well as performing a penetration test. Preparation for the exam is very important.

In this episode we discuss:

  • What is the OSCP and OSCE
  • Why someone should pursue the OSCP
  • What is the test like
  • How Chris' first attempt went

More resources (h/t @KrvRob):

What certifications are available for infosec professionals?

In this episode of the Exploring Information security (EIS) podcast, I talk with Ralph Collum of Training Concepts about the certifications available for information security professionals or those looking to get into information security.

Ralph (@Optimus__Prime) holds many infosec related certifications and is also an instructor of courses meant to help people get certified. Certifications are not a finish line for professionals. They are, instead, more of starting point for professionals. Getting certified means that a certain level of knowledge has been achieved.

In this episode Ralph and I discuss:

  • Why someone should get certified?
  • What certifications are available?
  • How to get certified
  • When should someone get certified?
  • Which certifications are the best?