PWK & OSCP
JOURNEY OF MINE
Created by :
Syarif | @fl3xu5
August 27, 2015
1
What’s That ?
★ About PWK & OSCP
★ The Online Training Workflow
★ My Journey to Obtain the OSCP
★ Lesson learned / Tips
2
About PWK & OSCP
• PWK ( Penetration Testing with Kali Linux) is a Penetration Testing
Course created by Offensive Security
• OSCP ( Offensive Security Certified Professional ) is The
Certification for PWK
• More information :
• https://www.offensive-security.com/information-security-
training/penetration-testing-training-kali-linux/
• https://www.offensive-security.com/information-security-
certifications/oscp-offensive-security-certified-professional/
• https://www.offensive-security.com/faq/
3
The Online Training Workflow
Register & Download PWK Materials
Connect to the Offsec Labs
The OSCP Certification
4
My PWK & OSCP Journey
Learning the PWK Materials
5
Doing the Lab Exercises
Writing the PWK Report
Penetration Testing the Exam Servers
Penetration Testing the Internal Labs
Learning the PWK Materials
• PWK Materials Contain of :
• 149 PWK Videos
• 350 Pages of PWK .pdf Guide
• Learn the Materials ( Videos .pdf )
• Practice them ( Hands-on )
• Write a “Study Notes” on the Keepnote
6
Doing the Lab Exercises
• Do all of the Lab Exercises Correctly
• Write the Results on the Keepnote
7
Penetration Testing the Internal Labs
• Offensive Security Team will give :
• A Lab Connectivity Guide + a VPN Credential
• Kali Linux VM Image
• PWK Report Template
• Connect to the Labs through VPN
• Use that VM to Pentest the Internal Lab
• ONLY for Penetration Testing
• Don’t Update the Metasploit / others Software
8
Penetration Testing the Internal Labs
• Hack all of the Target Machines
• Write the Walkthrough Completely
• Take the Screenshot and Grab the Proof files
• Write the Pentest Report on the Keepnote
9
Penetration Testing the Exam Servers
• About the Challenge ( Exam ) :
• 24 Hours Exam Time
• Minimum 70 Points Total to Pass
• Submit “PWK Report” within Next 24 Hours
• Read the Exam Guide Carefully
10
Penetration Testing the Exam Servers
• Connect to the OSCP Exam Lab through VPN
• Hack the Target machines with the Highest
Points first
• Write the Walkthrough Completely
• Take the Screenshot and Grab the Proof files
• Write the Pentest Report on the Keepnote
11
Writing the PWK Report
• Compiling the Report ( Keepnote PWK Report )
• The PWK Report contains of :
• All of the Lab Exercises
• Internal Lab Pentest Report
• Exam Pentest Report
12
Lesson Learned & Tips
• Always Praying to the God
• Focus on Each Steps of the Journey
• Keep Calm & Never Give Up
• Use Offensive Security Motto : “Try Harder”
• Finish the Internal Labs & the Lab Exercises
Report before Taking the Exam
13
References :
• https://www.offensive-security.com/information-
security-training/penetration-testing-training-kali-linux/
• https://www.offensive-security.com/information-
security-certifications/oscp-offensive-security-
certified-professional/
• https://www.offensive-security.com/faq/
• https://www.offensive-security.com/offsec/say-try-
harder/

My pwk & oscp journey

  • 1.
    PWK & OSCP JOURNEYOF MINE Created by : Syarif | @fl3xu5 August 27, 2015 1
  • 2.
    What’s That ? ★About PWK & OSCP ★ The Online Training Workflow ★ My Journey to Obtain the OSCP ★ Lesson learned / Tips 2
  • 3.
    About PWK &OSCP • PWK ( Penetration Testing with Kali Linux) is a Penetration Testing Course created by Offensive Security • OSCP ( Offensive Security Certified Professional ) is The Certification for PWK • More information : • https://www.offensive-security.com/information-security- training/penetration-testing-training-kali-linux/ • https://www.offensive-security.com/information-security- certifications/oscp-offensive-security-certified-professional/ • https://www.offensive-security.com/faq/ 3
  • 4.
    The Online TrainingWorkflow Register & Download PWK Materials Connect to the Offsec Labs The OSCP Certification 4
  • 5.
    My PWK &OSCP Journey Learning the PWK Materials 5 Doing the Lab Exercises Writing the PWK Report Penetration Testing the Exam Servers Penetration Testing the Internal Labs
  • 6.
    Learning the PWKMaterials • PWK Materials Contain of : • 149 PWK Videos • 350 Pages of PWK .pdf Guide • Learn the Materials ( Videos .pdf ) • Practice them ( Hands-on ) • Write a “Study Notes” on the Keepnote 6
  • 7.
    Doing the LabExercises • Do all of the Lab Exercises Correctly • Write the Results on the Keepnote 7
  • 8.
    Penetration Testing theInternal Labs • Offensive Security Team will give : • A Lab Connectivity Guide + a VPN Credential • Kali Linux VM Image • PWK Report Template • Connect to the Labs through VPN • Use that VM to Pentest the Internal Lab • ONLY for Penetration Testing • Don’t Update the Metasploit / others Software 8
  • 9.
    Penetration Testing theInternal Labs • Hack all of the Target Machines • Write the Walkthrough Completely • Take the Screenshot and Grab the Proof files • Write the Pentest Report on the Keepnote 9
  • 10.
    Penetration Testing theExam Servers • About the Challenge ( Exam ) : • 24 Hours Exam Time • Minimum 70 Points Total to Pass • Submit “PWK Report” within Next 24 Hours • Read the Exam Guide Carefully 10
  • 11.
    Penetration Testing theExam Servers • Connect to the OSCP Exam Lab through VPN • Hack the Target machines with the Highest Points first • Write the Walkthrough Completely • Take the Screenshot and Grab the Proof files • Write the Pentest Report on the Keepnote 11
  • 12.
    Writing the PWKReport • Compiling the Report ( Keepnote PWK Report ) • The PWK Report contains of : • All of the Lab Exercises • Internal Lab Pentest Report • Exam Pentest Report 12
  • 13.
    Lesson Learned &Tips • Always Praying to the God • Focus on Each Steps of the Journey • Keep Calm & Never Give Up • Use Offensive Security Motto : “Try Harder” • Finish the Internal Labs & the Lab Exercises Report before Taking the Exam 13
  • 14.
    References : • https://www.offensive-security.com/information- security-training/penetration-testing-training-kali-linux/ •https://www.offensive-security.com/information- security-certifications/oscp-offensive-security- certified-professional/ • https://www.offensive-security.com/faq/ • https://www.offensive-security.com/offsec/say-try- harder/