Re: OSCP

[Stephen Argent <stephen () greyhat-security com>]

Hi Chip,
To answer your question, as far as I'm aware it's an online course - so
you can sit it at home, wherever that may be. I think they run it
roughly once a month, sometimes more regularly (not entirely sure on
that one - they have time posted on the site). The course in itself is a
digital download with instructors available on IRC etc. That's to the
best of my knowledge anyway,

-Stephen

Chip Panarchy wrote:
> Not to hijack this thread or anything...
>
> But I've got some questions about OSCP.
>
> Do I need to be in America to sit the exam?
>
> Is it like a weekend, week, month or year course, that I need to
> actually be on site for, or can I do it from my country?
>
> If it is one that is entirely virtual (eg PDF, AVI, FLV, QT)... please tell me!
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Panarchy
>
> On Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 12:07 PM, Stephen Argent
> <stephen () greyhat-security com> wrote:
>   
> > Thanks Mike, and to everyone else who replied. I think I will spend a
> > bit more time reading through my own materials, and then, when I have
> > the money, proceed to take the OSCP, if not just for the experience. You
> > input is much appreciated, thanks once again.
> >
> > -Stephen
> >
> > Mike Van Hoff wrote:
> >     
> > > Hi Stephen,
> > >
> > > My answer to your question is:  Yes I took the OffSec101 course and
> > > achieved OSCP last Dec.
> > >
> > > The class will prepare you for the Certification exam if you are a
> > > "self started".  The exam is brutal in that it is an actual pentest
> > > where you are given a set of IP addresses and a time limit to complete.
> > >
> > > Comparing the course and exam to CEH, which I also have done, OffSec
> > > is hands down the winner.  From reconnaissance to actually using your
> > > brain OffSec will teach you more than the basics.
> > > This class is not for the faint of heart.  It is for those who have a
> > > goal, and are willing to put in the time to achieve that goal.
> > >
> > > The cost is one third that of CEH, but the reward is 300 times.
> > >
> > > It is well run, and the assistance via IRC is live 24x7.  try to get
> > > that from another class, and what you learn in this class cannot be
> > > taught in 5 days as in CEH or others.
> > >
> > > I hope you take the class, as the best review you will get will be
> > > from yourself.
> > >
> > > Good luck.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On Mon, 2008-11-10 at 15:36 +1030, Stephen Argent wrote:
> > >       
> > > > Hi there - just out of curiosity, has anyone here taken the "Offensive
> > > > Security 101" course to receive the OSCP (Offensive Security Certified
> > > > Professional)? I'm curious as to if it is a good course, if it is run
> > > > well, and if it's worth the 500+ USD you pay for it. Thanks
> > > >
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