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Important Security Certifications (CEH, OSCP overview)

Cyber Security Mastery: From Zero to Hero

Advanced and Offensive Certs

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

  • Focus: A broad survey of hacking tools and techniques, emphasizing the knowledge of how attacks work across various domains.
  • Format: Multiple-choice exam.
  • Criticism: Historically criticized for being too theoretical, though a practical component is now offered.

Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)

  • Focus: Hands-on, practical penetration testing skills. Highly respected in the industry.
  • Prerequisites: Requires deep Linux, networking, and command-line knowledge (requires passing the 'Penetration Testing with Kali Linux' course).
  • Format: A grueling 24-hour practical exam where the candidate must successfully hack several live machines.
  • Goal: If you want a career as a penetration tester (Red Team), the OSCP is considered the gold standard.