Well, ive been looking into CEH, Security+, OSCP, and other certs that i could study to learn how to be a penetration tester and a red teamer, but i genuinely have NO IDEA where to start. I was about to learn CEH but then alot of people kept telling me that its a worthless certificate and it has been bringing me down but i know that the OSCP cert will teach me alotta things, but i genuinely dont know if i have to learn some fundamentals first before studying the OSCP or any cert.

CEH first or OSCP first?

It all depends on how much time and effort you want to spend.
There are many online resources that you can use to get started, hack the box, tryhackme, and so many others. Watch videos on how people like ippsec solve boxes, read writeups, learn the techniques and the basics and start trying it on your own. Build your own index of techniques and tools to use. When you feel more comfortable to challenge yourself, I would go directly for the OSCP, it has the highest value on the market. You need to have the time and dedication for it though. Don't tread lightly and really focus on getting the labs done before going for the exam. All in all, grit is everything

(September 23, 2022, 04:08 PM)mrrot Wrote: It all depends on how much time and effort you want to spend.
There are many online resources that you can use to get started, hack the box, tryhackme, and so many others. Watch videos on how people like ippsec solve boxes, read writeups, learn the techniques and the basics and start trying it on your own. Build your own index of techniques and tools to use. When you feel more comfortable to challenge yourself, I would go directly for the OSCP, it has the highest value on the market. You need to have the time and dedication for it though. Don't tread lightly and really focus on getting the labs done before going for the exam. All in all, grit is everything

i see, i do have the time kind of, i still have school work but ik i got the dedication and passion for it, however, im not sure im even qualified to take the course. Am i gonna be alright if i take it with little to no background experience? ive looked into networking and i know SOME but not ALL fundamentals that is needed for hacking. So is the OSCP course beginner friendly?

Was in the exact same position as you, starting with textbooks was a good intro and helps you get down the basics. I would recommend checking out the "all in one is all you need" book for whatever cert your going for first.

curious to what people think

SKIP CEH, yes it is worthless, how can passing a multiple choice exam certify you as a pen tester? lol its a gimmick.

Start with learning networking and security fundamentals, look on youtube there is heaps of content.
After that look into PhdSecurity and Thecybermentor on youtube for more great free content this is practical)
Join TryHackMe and start going through their walkthroughs, there is A LOT of content so dont get scared, just tackle it bit by bit.
Take notes on everything you learn, if you dont you will be screwed.

After you have done 50+ CTF's maybe then start looking at getting the OSCP.

(September 23, 2022, 02:15 PM)harsh Wrote: Well, ive been looking into CEH, Security+, OSCP, and other certs that i could study to learn how to be a penetration tester and a red teamer, but i genuinely have NO IDEA where to start. I was about to learn CEH but then alot of people kept telling me that its a worthless certificate and it has been bringing me down but i know that the OSCP cert will teach me alotta things, but i genuinely dont know if i have to learn some fundamentals first before studying the OSCP or any cert.

CEH first or OSCP first?

If u have no idea in pentesting then start with the eJPT cert, 200$ investment to start in cybersec