Certifications

CRTM Course Review

CRTM Course Review

Posted on 2024-12-07by nathanin Certifications


Recently a friend of mine and I decided to tackle Altered Security’s Certified Red Team Master (CRTM) and we found that it wasn’t what we expected at all.

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HTB CBBH Course Review

HTB CBBH Course Review

Posted on 2024-06-06by nathanin Certifications


Introduction

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CARTP Course Review

CARTP Course Review

Posted on 2023-11-30by nathanin Certifications


So, what does a certification addict do when he’s bored? He starts a new one!

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CRTO vs. CRTE

CRTO vs. CRTE

Posted on 2023-05-05by nathanin Certifications


Late last year I was looking into “What happens next?” after OSCP and PNPT certifications, and it is common to hear from those in the industry that the next step for network penetration testing is to complete Certified Red Team Operator (CRTO) or Certified Red Team Expert (CRTE).

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From SysAdmin to Pentester - Part 5 - OSCP vs PNPT

From SysAdmin to Pentester - Part 5 - OSCP vs PNPT

Posted on 2022-10-31by nathanin Certifications


Part 5 of the Sysadmin-to-Pentester series is a comparison between two entry level penetration testing certifications. Offensive Security’s Certified Professional (OSCP) and TCM Security’s Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT). While both have their merits, they focus on different elements and provide different experiences. Deciding which to go for can be a challenge.

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From SysAdmin to Pentester - Part 4 - Tickets please

From SysAdmin to Pentester - Part 4 - Tickets please

Posted on 2022-10-24by nathanin Certifications


Part 4 of the Sysadmin-to-Pentester series is discusses offensive security foundation-level certifications. While not required to get a job in the infosec industry, there is no denying that certifications help your chances of landing your first role. Luckily for you, I have done quite a few so far, and can tell you which are worth your time (and which are not).

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PEN-300 Course Review

PEN-300 Course Review

Posted on 2021-05-21by alexeiin Certifications


It’s done! I just completed my OSEP exam and submitted the report. In true Offensive Security style, the course was challenging but very doable given enough motivation. But was it worth it? Did PEN-300, one of Offensive Security’s new replacement courses for the outdated and retired Cracking the Perimeter course live up to the expectations? If you’re thinking about taking the course, read on as I go into the good parts and bad parts of the course.

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