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Mooseboost boosting to the OSCP
This post has been a long time coming. I have been kicking around the idea of the OSCP for over a year now with promises of myself that I will get to it "soon" but always find a reason to put it off. The time is now here! Registration complete, payment submitted, and start date set for December 16th, 2017! I feel like a…
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Attempting 1Z0-062
I'm taking the 1Z0-062 exam at the end of February do you have any recommendations for extra prep?
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preparing for exam 1z0-061
I'm preparing for the exam 1z0-061, I studied with the official book "OCA ORACLE DATABASE 12C SQL FUNDAMENTALS 1 Exam Guide", is this enough to passe the exam, can you plz recommend another book for personnes who already did he exam, or a website to exercice ?
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Which MS Cert to go for
Hi guys, Yesterday I got a large pay rise and promotion (Wooo, go me!), I've been promoted from 2nd/3rd line support to Installations, I've been doing install jobs to help out the installs team (Server installed, firewall replacements, SAN implementations, 365 migrations etc) for the past year or so but finally got the…
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eLearnSecurity DFP (Digital Forensics Professional)
I didn't see this posted when I searched, just saw it today when I went to the website. Looks like there will be a webinar tomorrow (02/20/2017 1:00 PM EST) https://www.elearnsecurity.com/resources/webinars/dfp_launch
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Offer to buy OSCP notes......
So I logged into my account on here this morning and had received a message from a member here by the name of SecurityNoob. In his message he asked if I would be willing to sell my OSCP notes...... I think we all know the answer to that question. The OSCP is one of the very few certs in this industry that is highly…
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IT knowledge for a business school graduate
Hi, Background : I’m in french business school studying information system management and I will be graduating in september. Currently, i work part-time (like an internship) in the information system department of an energy company as PM. Goal : I would like to work as an IT emerging technology or IT strategy consultant,…
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AWS observation from my Company
I recently went out to my companies portal page and noticed a ton of the solutions architect / engineer positions on the IT side are seeking AWS certifications. It looks like these certs are penetrating HR, looks like they are seriously becoming main stream. FWIW, it's a observation. Just passing it forward....
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Passed VCP 6
Merry xmas fellow geeks, Managed to pass 2V0-621 yesterday and having passed 2V0-620 a month or so ago, and completed the training course I am now a VCP! Did a Citrix exam in March and been studying for this since, Observations: Being careful not to break the NDA I would say a lot of the higher end, more expensive features…
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My journey to OSCP - Part 2: I did it!!
After the joys of completing the eCPPT I changed focus to the OSCP. I decided to spend a bit of time going through the material prior to starting the labs, this went on for a little longer then anticipated as I ended up starting my 30 day of labs in mid-November. The material surprisingly hadn't changed that much from…
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Working on OSCP
Wanted to say Hi. I've been lurking for a while and just registered. I'm presently working on the OSCP. I failed my first exam pretty terribly (mostly I choked, I don't work well under pressure and have always tested badly) That said, I know what the exam is like now and feel good going into my next one. I've rooted 50+…
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what certification should I go for as a student?
I'm a student who recently got into college and I'm really stressing over which certification would be good for me, either going to CompTIA A+ or Cisco CCNA. I have a deep passion for cybersecurity. So far I have heard is that getting A+ is good for people who want to enter into IT field, but I believe I have already had…
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CCSK Exam
So this morning I took the CCSK just to see how the exam was (i have not started studying yet). I wanted to kind of Gage myself before I studied and I got a %71 so im happy with that ill probably study for the next two weeks and give it a real go. Any recommendations on what you used to study will be appreciated.
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My journey to OSCP - Part 1: eCPPT
Pre-amble So I finally managed to get a chance to write my review of the eCPPT. Just for information my journey started many years ago, around 2011, when I purchased PWB (before PWK) as I wanted to improve my skills within pentesting. However, considering I had little knowledge of Linux and programming and the birth of my…
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What Exam to go for?
Hey guys, I have computer hardware and Level 2 support work experience and thought id start doing some IT certs, eventually getting into a specialised networking role. I have an advanced diploma in Networking and Telecommunications Engineering. I was studying for my A+ exam, however i have been offered a job as an IP…
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Passed 2V0-621D / VCP6-DCV!
My VMware VCP5-DCV (classes from Stanley) was expiring at the end of the month so today I picked up my VCP6-DCV. Now that I have moved into a dedicated security role, I'm not sure how much I'll need this cert in the future but I didn't want to let it lapse either. I've been the VMware SME at my company for the last year…
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Hi everyone
Hi everyone Admin please update random question plz lol the answer 2016 should be 2017 I'm Chris hope to meet new IT friends and gain more knowledge
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Recommendations for Pearson VUE testing center in NoVa?
Any recommendations for Pearson VUE testing centers in Northern Virginia (Fairfax/Tysons/Annandale, etc.)? I know the quality can vary from center to center. I'd rather not worry about glitchy workstations if I can help it. I'm going for Security+, which is a 90-minute exam. Thanks.
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Failed to finish OSCP course & new work
Hi Guys I have done 60 days of OSCP but due to problems in life i was not able to finish it ( AND it is way above my skillset) and was only able to crack 6 machinesSince I am new at work i kinda cannot seem to think i can do OSCP while adjusting to the new environment would you guys suggest ECPPT or EJPT which is not that…
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Help with first Pentest
Hi, Im looking for a bit help to go forward with my pentesting. I've connected to an company envoirment (testlab) through OpenVPN. We have not got more information on what we should do.. What I need is a little bit helping info on what tools I should use to go forward. so far, i've been using nmap and finding running…
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acloud guru v linux academy
Hi all Wanted to get some feedback regarding which one people have used, which one seems to be better etc? Want to choose one to start learning about aws. Have heard that Linux academy goes in more depth but wanted to confirm. Thanks in advance
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Access Data FTK ACE Certification no longer free
Well this sucks. I was on the site not that long ago and saw no mention of it. "Important: Starting February 1, 2018, AccessData will begin charging an administrative fee of $100 for taking the ACE certification tests through the testing system. Costs associated with offering and administering the testing system continues…
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scripting classes / training / certs
I was wondering if anyone had any experience with scripting classes or if there are any certs for it. I looked at some MS training for powershell but the syllabus doesn't show what I am looking for specifically. I work for an MSP supporting small to medium sized businesses. I am looking to get better at pushing…
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question about vmware training and exam cost
I have a question for everyone, i wonder if anyone has paid out of pocket to take the vmware training and exam. Wondering if its worth to do that or just wait until a company in the future requires me to have it. I ask because this cert will help with future job prospects especially if i want to try to land a job farther…
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My climb to the VCDX
I decided to create this thread to hold my long and difficult journey to the VCDX, keep me honest with the time I’ll be pouring in and hopefully serve as a guide/motivator for the many bright minds here on TechExams. On something of this scale, it’s paramount to keep track of the progress. Why’s it long and arduous?…
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eCPPT - How Much Coding Knowledge Is Required?
Hello Everyone, I plan to start studying for the eCPPT on March 1. The only thing that is making me worried is that I have not done any coding since college which was over 10 years ago, Java, C++ and VB. However, I have made/modified many command line and powershell scripts over the years. The pre-requisites states: -…
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More certs? More training? Or just work?
Started my new position as a Help Desk Technician for an MSP almost 2 weeks ago, and I'm trying to figure out the best way to improve from here. I've had an ambitious idea that I could make SysAdmin in 2-3 years, although it would just be a formality, since everybody kind of just does everything around here. Since things…
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Pathway to CyberSecurity Architect
Hi everyone, I'm putting all my focus into security. I've been in IT for about 20 years now in various technical positions, going to senior levels in each (desktop, server, network). The only security related certs I have now are CCNA Security and Palo Alto's PCNSE 7. As of now, I've been focusing only on network security.…
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Passwd OSCP Exam!
Dear All, Got the email yeaterday night from Offensive Security (Offsec) that i have passed, have to say it was an experience well worth the pain and gain.
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Do we hv Fortinet Fortigate Firewall & Palo Alto Firewall certification sub forums ?
Just wondering, thanks.
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Setting up the CP CBTNuggets Lab
Hey I am trying to setup the checkpoint lab as done in the CBTnuggets series by keith, but i am using VirtualBox instead of VMware. (i'll add the diagram once i reach home from work). The diagram: http://imgur.com/a/cxmiu How do I figure out the "VMnets" as keith uses them to connect to the VM installations from his own…
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CCSK is it worth the time and money?
Hi, I currently hold a CISSP and CISM. Is the CCSK worth the time and money? How is it received by employers? I am potentially going to have to look for another position soon as my company is restructuring. Do you have to retake the exam every 2-3 years as with Cisco exams? Thank you in advance for any guidance you might…
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Getting ready for OSCP final exam && Fun with buffer overflows **** sheet attached
Hey guys, I've been going hard at PWK for 3/4 months now and I'm at 27 hosts and all exercises completed. I registered for the first 3 months but I lost the 3rd month to take care of the family and then I recently had to buy a 4th month. I think I am doing very good with the labs but I'm starting to burn out hardcore. I've…
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MTA Networking Fundamentals & CompTIA Network+ MOCK EXAMS v Course Content
Hi all,I have a situation with my studying and I'm trying to understand where I'm falling short. I took the MTA Network Fundamentals (366) Course from a 3rd party company. I watched the videos, made notes and studied pretty hard I thought. I took the mocks and there were questions regarding subjects I hadnt even heard of -…
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Ways of purchasing Comptia Exams?
Hey guys, I have seen that you can buy vouchers for the A+ exam whch is cheaper than going through the exam center itself, is this true? Where do i buy these vouchers? im in Australia and the 901 exam is $209 through the test center :) Thanks
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Failed 1z0-061
Hello, Just to share my experience of the SQL Fundamentals Oracle 12c exam. 1. My background prior the exam : I was not a layman in SQL an I knew how to write queries (group by, Having, inner joins, ...) for a basic CRUD application 2. I studied with the official study guide :…
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Certifications for Career Advancement
Hey all! Took a few years off from the site and certification testing to get a degree and focus on work. I am now at a point where I do not believe I can advance at my current role and am looking to better myself for my next opportunity. I currently work as a desktop support technician but would like to move elsewhere in…
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Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Course
edX just announced that Red Hat has joined them with their Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux course. Free to audit, $99 for the Verified Certificate. I hope they release courses that map to their various certifications.
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Learning Novell
Hello, I am interested in persuing my Novell certifications. I have previously used Novell when I was in college (over 7 years ago). I was wondering, what is the best way to get lots of knowledge with Novell, and what are the best books to get my CNA. Thanks, Jamie
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IP-related certifications?
My employer is willing to foot the bill for classes or certifications related to my job which involves intellectual property licensing, and IP law in general. My company has a separate privacy and data security group so certs such as CIPP are out of bounds. Are there any certs that cover IP law or licensing in general?
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Is a MCSA/MCSE helpful for security?
Interesting title, I know :) I've been in IT for quite a number of years now. I've worked as a sysadmin in the past and now a network engineer. I'm finding I'm I'd like to move away from a network engineer role. I'm trying to figure out a new path for myself, which may include enterprise security (defensive), cloud or…
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eCPPT - Actual time required for studying the material
I have around 4.5 year of technical experience in sofware dev. and DB administration. I have acquired the Sec+ and eJPT around 3 months ago. Sec+ required 115 hours of study time. eJPT required 50 hours of study time(including lab time and experimentation) I am interested in knowing how much time took others to study for…
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Any one attempting the exam on February??
I'm booking my exam for February 7, 2018. I started studying last month after I cleared my CISM exam. I'm using a couple of books in addition to an online course from Udemy. We can share tips here if anyone is also doing the exam this month or next month Good luck for all
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Do security certifications make up for lack of college?
I am thinking of skipping college for now (due to debt costs and time effort) and instead solely focusing on certs. If say I were to get certs like RHCE, GPEN, OSCP, CCNA, would I struggle finding an entry-level job in security? If so, what about a general IT job as say a network admin? I understand degrees help filter out…
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How much can be said about exams and questions?
Especially concerning CompTIA. I know you cannot give away specific questions. But can you say "there were a lot of questions about nmap and using the specific flags" ? Or: "you are going to have to know to use netstat to identify all sockets , both listening and non-listening."
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Need advice about OSCP
Hello all. Last year I passed GCIH exam with 87% score. Since then I dream about taking PWK training and passing OSCP exam. Recently I managed to find money to invest and buy the PWK labs. I read almost every review about OSCP on the internet and my preparation plan was based on that. 1) I read Georgia Weidman's book -…
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Deciding which Cert to start on.
Hi guys, Just wanting some advice on which IT Cert I should be trying to get? I've been revising for my CompTIA A+ which seems to be really full on! I'm currently working as an ICT Support Engineer and have an advanced diploma in Telecommunications and Network Engineering. Looking into Networking/ Telecommunications or…
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Passed CCSK (8/12)
Scored 97% It's open book and I've been in a myriad of roles within SaaS companies for 16 years (first ASP, then SaaS). Decided to go for the ISC2 CCSP after passing CISSP (still waiting for processing), so I figured I'd do CCSK as well while in the process of studying since the information is included in the CCSP…
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CCSK: CSA Certification Passed! Here are some tips!
CCSK exam: passed! Here is some feedback! CCSK exam: lots of info about the exam, objectives, domains covers etc. can be found of CSA website so I will skip that. The newest version (as of June 2014) is V3, exam is 90 minutes, 60 questions, all from the 2 documents (CSA Guide and ENISA) posted on CSA website. I have…
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How to learn advanced ASA knowledge/skillset?
Happy New Years all! One of my goals for 2018 is to gain alot of knowledge and a practical skillset on the ASA firewalls. Abit of background, I hold a ccna in r&s and a palo alto ace cert. I was thinking of orginally doing the ccna security but didnt feel it would be beneficial for my growth. The ASAs on the other hand are…
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PMP on Nov 30th. Nervous as Hell!
Hello guys, I have scheduled my PMP for Nov 30th. Nervous as hell. Any last minute suggestions?
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eLearnSecurity Digital Forensics Professional
eLearnSecurity is launching another course. Register for the webinar on February 20: https://www.elearnsecurity.com/resources/webinars/dfp_launch
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OSCP Labs started this week.
Hi Guys, I have started my OSCP labs for preparation. Anybody else enrolled in too? Reply to team up.
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Security Certification Roadmap
If you are looking at this post right now, it is highly likely you are trying to break into information security or looking for guidance where to go next. Welcome and remember that over the years, certifications will change but the advice will remain fairly consistent. There are essentially three types of stages for…
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Need to get some hands on experience and Certification for IPS, Firewall, SIEM
[FONT="] I have been a systems administrator for some time and have done quite a bit of security work. I also have read up a lot on security. i have even mastered the CISSP exam. But each time i go for a cyber security interview i don't get the job because i have never seen what an IPS or IDS looks like. I have never…
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Passed eJPT!
I passed it last night at 2:30 AM. This was actually my second attempt. The first one didn't go so well. After the first attempt, I tried to brush up on the topics that gave me trouble. I started again on Saturday and worked at it for about 12 hours. Got up Sunday and worked for about eight hours. At that point, I had…
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I can show you the door, But you got to Walk thru for OSCP
Hello all, I came across this forum recently, though I have been member of ethicalhacker. Its been quite interesting to read everyone's experience and their walk through OSCP. Its been inspiring and thought to start my thread, which might help people with similar kind of background and their thoughts to attempt OSCP. I'm…
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Aruba
How do you get hands on training with Aruba?
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CFE - Certified Fraud Examiner
Hello all! I wanted to get a feel for what everyone thinks about this cert: CFE - Certified Fraud Examiner. Basically, its a certification that's prized in the banking and financial industries for detecting and preventing fraud. I know it's not technical and probably deals with a lot of examining of transactions and…
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ELearnsecurity no working help.
New member. Question to peoples with ELearnsecurity. I purchase WAPT 3 month ago. Start use it for a few days it ok. But today I start and lab only say: Creating vpn tunnel for 6+ hours. I read posts on forum. Many people with problem. No one help. Help from anyone please. How contact admins if he ignore? Sorry bad english.
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prepare for CL210 exam on v6
Hi Guys i got the book for openstack v5 and i'm setting for exam on v6 is there big difference between the objectives or lab on v5 will cover all needs to pass CL210 ? Regards
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Passed Redhat Certified Systems Administrator in Redhat Openstack - CL210
Just passed the CL210 [h=1]Red Hat Certified System Administrator in Red Hat OpenStack[/h] based on Redhat's own product the Redhat OpenStack. The exam was also taken today. Results came in 4 hours of the exam getting over which is a miracle in itself. I usually wait 2-3 days for the results. I prepared using the Redhat…
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Comptia Cloud Essentials or Cloud+
I want to take one of these to complete requirement for WGU BSIT program. Which is "comparatively" easier? Thanks
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LPIC-2 experience
Anyone sat the latest LPIC-2 exams? Looking to find out about your experiences and materials used. Thanks
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Security Without Coding?
So having looked into both sides (red/blue) of security, I haven't found any definitive kind of answer. Was wondering from people's experiences here. Which of red or blue offers the most/least in terms of coding involvement/knowledge to get the job done? Or is it a 50/50 split?
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Certifications to Pursue After A+, MBA, and CISA
I've worked a few years in IT helpdesk positions and managed to get an IT auditing job through my MBA program, which I have been in this position now for over a year. I have a BA in a non-IT (Information Technology)/IS (Information Systems) area and a general MBA with no specialization. I have a CompTIA A+ certification…
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New PCNSE exam available (based on PAN OS 8)
https://researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/2017/10/new-pcnse-exam-now-available/ Some changes to the certification have been made. From now on, there is no longer a version number designation with PCNSE. The certification will expire every 2 years. I'll think about it, but I don't know
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Continuing education advise
Hello, I'm a bit at a lost on how I can grow myself and I was wondering if you guys can give me some advice. Some info about me Mid 20s Sec+ (2015), CISSP (2017) Cyber sec degree Currently working in IT security, somewhat management/paperwork side, for government, 6k funding for training I recently got my CISSP to…
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F5 303
Passed today after 3th attempt. What you can expect? Logs, logs and.... just more logs. Seems that new exam version is slightly easier than previous, or I just finally learned more. Study materials: BIG-IP f5-asm-operations-guide BIG-IP®_Application_Security_Manager™__Implementations…
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Choosing the right security certification
After some debate about what my next role might be, I'm starting come back to the security side of things. More specifically, I'd want to stay on the network/perimeter security side of things. I'd like to also include cloud security. I am certified in Palo Alto firewalls, as that is the vendor I use at my current company.…
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Training Contract Tie-In Advice
Hi all, So today I was offered the role of becoming the company's Data Protection Officer. I've had a big interest in GDPR law since it started working its way into UK law, and as it comes live in May, the company wondered if I wanted to take the mantle for them. Here's the query: They offered to pay for everything for my…
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OSCP Passed
Finally passed the OSCP exam. I won't write a lot here as there are tons of reviews online but I will say if your going for this cert, DON'T GIVE UP. In all honesty I attempted the exam six times before finally passing, so learn the material, google like hell and always try harder.
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CyberCop's OSCP blog
Thought I'd join the party and do my own blog, particularly as I feel there may be a long road ahead About Me* I'm 33 and work full time for the Police, mainly in digital forensics * From 16-20 I studied IT in both college and University getting a HND * I then did 3 years as a PHP web developer * I then took a break of…
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CWSP Passed
Today I passed the last CWSP with an 85% pass mark. I actually found the exam more difficult than the CWAP exam even though I achieved the same pass mark, I think it was because there was a lot more to reading per question. I finished with just under 5minutes remaining. I used CWSP book, and CWSP practice test, I also…
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Packt Publishing Sale!!! Every book and video $5!
Saw this last night and stocked up. Wanted to post here to make sure everyone knew it was going on right now. Not sure how long the sale will last.
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eCPPT post OSCP/OSCE
Hi all, So recently, I've taken the PTPv4 training and I'm nearly through it, exam is still ahead though. Let me also add here that I'm not a professional pentester, I'm an InfoSec pro but rather on the defensive side. Although, I massively enjoy the pentesting side and truly believe that one should understand/be fluent on…
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Pearson VUE - my mistake
Take this as a cautionary tale.. I was in the process of creating an account on Pearson VUE's website. I used the name I go by as I do for every other account I have ever created. When I booked my CCENT exam, I read the disclaimer that your name on your account MUST MATCH your ID you provide. I registered as Brad, but on…
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CompTIA's Cybersecurity Analyst now CySA+ instead of CSA+ (as of 1-18-18)
http://www.nhireland.ie/blog/artmid/29146/articleid/159669/comptia%E2%80%99s-cybersecurity-analyst-is-changing-from-csa-to-cysa Not big news, but significant to people interested in this cert. That's the only post I was able to find about the change. CompTIA has already updated their site:…
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Get certified 4 less totally just disrespected me!!!
So I purchase an exam voucher through getcertifed4less and it does have an expiration date, Unfortunately I didn't feel ready and called to have it extended and which they did.. I just had a baby and was still stuck on some areas so called just to inquire if they could extend it again( wasn't expecting them too) some guy…
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What's after CISA and CISSP?
Hi everyone. I'm currently CISA/CISSP certified. Any thoughts on the most logical next cert(s) to pursue? I have a B.S. in MIS and a B.S. in accounting. After college I've tried a bunch of diff things (IT implementation, internal audit, accounting/fin) before deciding to settle more long-term into IT risk/controls.…
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VCP7-DTM Advice
Hello! I recently had the fortune of being sent to the VMware Horizon 7 Install, Configure, Maintain (ICM) course by my employer at the last minute. Not wanting to let an opportunity go to waste, I'm going for the VCP7-DTM exam. However, I have no experience with VMware Horizon and the resources are a bit more sparse than…
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2V0-621 Share your experience
Hi I would like to ask everyone who pass the exam. How many question was , how many lab was. The labs are difficult ? How prepare own on exam ? I need pass the exam on January, and I afraid this.
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Old Cisco Devices
Hi Gents, Need Advice The Company I Work For have Old Cisco Devices ( 1841 Routers And 2950 Catalyst switches), I Know These Devices Are obsolete But My Question Is Can I Setup A Lab For My Icnd1 And Icnd2 Exams. I asked permission To Setup A Lab And they Gave Me The Green Light I Know Gns3 Dont Really Have the Full Switch…
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eJPT - actual time required for the exam
I have just finished studying the course material and also done a final review. I fill that i am confortable with all the topics covered(recently passed sec+). Will it really require 3 days to finish the exam? I am asking as i want to finish it this week but will be able to devote the next 2 consecutive days for the exam…
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Has anyone taken the PWB/PWK course at Blackhat?
Its always sold out, but I have yet to see a review of the course. Honestly I still need to get my BH/DCON reviews up, BUT THAT DOESN'T MATTER! EDIT: I have found one so far. https://dejandayoff.com/oscp-review---felt-the-pain-and-suffered-through-it/
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The Night Before
I'd figured I'd start a night before thread. A thread for people who have their cert test the next day and want someplace they can hang out, talk about their worries and anxieties the night before the test. I'll go first. For me it's my first ever certification exam, Sec+ tomorrow morning..........it's not the first time…
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Lfcs
Anyone have any experience with this certification? My employer has agreed to pay for it, so I signed up yesterday - but just assumed I would be able to grab a decent textbook - which there doesn't seem to be a lot of . If anyone cares to recommend a book (sybex are typically my favorite) that would closely align with the…
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Passed eJPT
Fun exam. Pretty pricey, but I think anyone who is interested in pen testing should start here after you have your fundamentals down (A+,S+,N+). I enjoyed it. I studied for about a month straight, then took a break because I started studying CCNA Sec material due to work, then realized I needed to do the exam so I ran…
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Looking for a more hands on technical Network Security cert
Little background, I've been doing IT support for awhile now and have more than capped my abilities here. I've only been interested in InfoSec and am basically just waiting for a FTE position to open. I have my Sec+ and am taking my CEH (I know gpen and oscp are more highly regarded, but wanted the basics first). I enjoy…
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Mcp/mcsa
Hi everyone - Can an MCP in Windows 2000 (passed in 2003) be added to Windows Server 2012 (Exam 70-410), to make up 2 of 3 certs towards MSCA? I'm a little confused as to how the certifications get added together. Is 2 certifications considered an MCPIT? Thanks!
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Ccie & rhce
I know this is attainable, but how useful are both together in the long run? I've always thought a combination of both is the perfect way to go. What do you guys think? Career wise you can't go wrong with either but I'm more interested in having both and would like to have the opinion of some of the experienced folks out…
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Advices on which IT certificate to choose
Hi all, I have just completed my degree in Computer Programming this year. I would like to know which IT certification you suggest is best to do at the moment, especially from the job point of view. I was taking a look at MCSA SQL 2016. What do you think about it? Which of three options do you recommend? Is there more…
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cannot find a java se sdk installed at path... Please help.
Dear people, I really need your help. I will have to make a project soon for my university course and for that I need Oracle Soa_12.2.1.3.0 installed. I have successfully installed the app but when I click on Oracle JDeveloper Studio Icon, I get a message: "Please specify the path to Java JDK Home (e.g. C:\Program…
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CompTIA Stackable certifications
I just got an email about this so I decided to log onto my portal and take a look. Apparently CompTIA has come out with something called "Stackable" certifications. They look like the pictures below. I don't really see the point personally in bundling them up into new names, but I guess it doesn't hurt.…
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CCNA Security vs CISSP Path
I have been working on trying to get more certs to help lead me into a role in Security. I understand that each path depends on what my interest are but I guess I'm more asking which path might get me more noticed/landing a job once it's completed. I'm considering CCENT --> CCNA Security or CSA+ --> CISSP.
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Netwars vs OCSP vs Pentestit
So I just finish a Netwars Tournament 1.0 event this week. It left me wanting more so I've recently started working on v9.0 of lab.pemtesit.ru to keep the party going. I am curious if any OSCP holders have played netwars and/or pentestit and can provide some context to the difficulty of those versus the OSCP labs/exam.…
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Windows Admin seeks helps on Security certs
Hi Team, I am just a beginner started to explore InfoSec and trying to shape up my career. Myself with 10 years of experience in Active directory/PKI/Azure and IAM products like FIM, little bit on Oracle Identity manager. I have MCSA/MCSE/MCITP and 70-533. My current designation best describes as Sr. IAM expert with good…
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eJPT/PTS course invites?
Hey all, So I've just finished up the first semester of my M.S. in Cybersecurity, and starting to expand out beyond the baseline certs (Net+, Sec+, CASP, CEH) to compliment the knowledge gained in the academic realm. I was looking at the eLearnSecurity PTS and PTP courses as part of a planned preparation for the OSCP,…
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OSCE Passed
Hi all, Just received my email from Offensive Security that I passed the OSCE exam! This was my second attempt as I was not ready to complete what I would consider "the hardest challenge" in the exam on the first attempt. This was by far the most challenging certification I've attempted. I started preparing in June 2017…