RE: Penetration testing professional certifications


Hello Vlad,

Offensive Security is the best I have seen with practical hands on experience needed in order to get certified. OSCP is a good start but expect challenging assignments in order to pass the certification so this is not for the faint of heart. They also have an expert level certification that you can pursue. Here is a link to their website:

http://www.offensive-security.com/

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Best Regards,
Eng. Majed Al-Massari


From: sapran@xxxxxxxxx
Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:54:17 +0300
Subject: Penetration testing professional certifications
To: pen-test@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Dear Penetration Testers,

I am looking for advice of an experienced penetration testers
regarding the certification path to choose. My goal and reason in
taking a certification exam is not a certification by itself but the
opportunity to learn from preparation materials, fill the gaps in
skill set and experience, as well as align the expertise with current
"best practices" in the field.

I knew about CEH/LPT path from EC Council and SANS's GPEN before and
I've discovered IACRB's CPT/CEPT lately, however I'm having hard time
trying to assess them in comparison. I would appreciate any help in
comparing the subject domains, expected effort and potential benefits
of these certification as well as those I've not encountered yet.
Maybe some results are already out there and you could share the links
to related materials?

Thank everyone in advance.

Best regards,
Vlad

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