OSCP: From FAIL to FULL points - My Top 20 Tips

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Published 2024-04-08
On February 4, 2024, I FAILED the OSCP with a score of 60.

On March 20, 2024, I PASSED! I not only passed, I fully compromised every machine.

In this video, I share my top 20 tips that helped me go from FAIL to FULL points.

These are tips I slowly gathered over 6 months of studying for the OSCP, including the time between my first and second attempt

#cybersecurity #oscp #pentesting

All Comments (21)
  • @Jesse_Johnson
    This video is a breath of fresh air. Spot on. No hype. No bullshit.
  • @tarjamr2521
    Loved the video! I was in the same boat, I failed with 60 points. I got the 10 bonus points. I completed the AD set and got a shell on 1 stand alone. BUT!!! because I sucked at priv esc I spent way too long on trying to move forward before trying something else. I started on another machine and after hours of trying other things I found the path forward...so to speak. I found how it was vulnerable but the method I was using to exploit it were wrong...but close. After failing I've been doing almost nothing but priv esc and trying to get better at different web app attacks. I re-organized my notes BECAUSE the way to exploit the machine was actually buried in my 1GB note file. I felt kinda dumb for not even looking but I'm fixing it now and I feel pretty confident about my next attempt, especially after watching this. This helps!
  • @dustinhxc
    First of all, CONGRATULATIONS! Secondly, holy crap.. this video was spot on perfect. Thank you! I’m going to note down all of these tips and make sure to have all things in order for my exam in a few weeks. Thank you! 10/10 video!
  • @TmurphyIT
    Great quality and easy to listen to. I’ll go for the OSCP after the PNPT!
  • @Gym_Halpert
    I appreciate the clarity of this tip list, my biggest takeaway (that I experience almost daily) is that if a machine is acting up, just restart it and don't lost precious time. I have experienced this in HTB and wasted days on machines just because a specific port was not open for my first few scans. Awesome information, I have the CPTS coming up late May and I'm sure this advise will be effective at passing that exam as well!
  • @TylerRamsbey
    Seriously awesome job on both the exam & the video. Keep it up!
  • @smartsalmon1
    really great tips. many of these are good tips for hacking in general or other cert exams like CRTP
  • @arpitvaghasia
    One of the best video i see for OSCP Tips. Good Tips 👍
  • @presequel
    awesome video! congratz and great job :) i liked tip number 16 the best :D
  • @BillHeng
    congratulations! Im taking mine this coming friday... and I'm feeling unprepared. =/
  • @deadpool30208
    Great video! very clear and concise way of explaining and giving such useful tips. I have my exam in 12 days from now, I am done with pwk course ,Medtech, Relia, A & B sets. Where should I invest my time for the next week? PG practice boxes? or Skylark network? thanks for all the tips.