How to Pass the OSCP FIRST TIME!

Passing ​⁠‪@OffSecTraining‬'s OSCP first time was a dream come true for me. I was pretty stressed going into the whole experience. Here are my top tips to help you do the same.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:51 What is OSCP?
02:13 Aftermath of the exam
02:46 Timings
04:01 Stretch
04:40 Eat Well
05:34 Exercise
06:03 Support
06:59 Notes
07:42 Hack The Box
09:55 Smaller Courses (eJPT)
11:07 Lab Report (Bonus Points)
11:58 Hydrate
12:37 Temperature
13:42 Closing Comments
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[@theGaryRuddell]

Hey, thank you for watching! I have a weekly cyber newsletter where I share key insights across the cyber landscape, fun tools and more. You can join for free here: www.garyruddell.com/newsletter See you soon! Gary

[@mrwhosmynameagain]

I don't see the TJ Null playlist in the video description. I have the newest TJ Null OSCP-Like HTB VM's list, but if you can find that playlist that would be awesome Id love to use it as a resource for studying.

[@theGaryRuddell]

@@mrwhosmynameagain it is in the description now 👍🏼

[@TheBlueTeamer]

Thank you for the tips! Incredible content.

[@theGaryRuddell]

My pleasure! Thanks for tuning in Luiz! Feel free to find me on LinkedIn for more 👍🏼

[@Syllas95]

Awesome content! Thanks man!

[@theGaryRuddell]

You’re totally welcome!

[@Ramaducci]

I truly enjoy your content you've created a fan within me.

[@theGaryRuddell]

Thanks Cal!! I appreciate that 😊

[@andrewb9113]

Thanks for the tips

[@theGaryRuddell]

You’re absolutely welcome. Best of luck when you go for it!

[@alexkatsanos8475]

Thanks Gary this is great info knowing you can start with an eJPT v2

[@theGaryRuddell]

You totally can! Check one of my latest videos on OSCP if you’d like to save 10% on it too! Best of luck 🤞🏼

[@R4z0r_arg]

Thanks Gary, your video was very good, you earned yourself a new sub! Greetings from Arg! :)

[@theGaryRuddell]

Thanks R4z0r! Great handle by the way. Thank you for the sub! 💚

[@QuickFixHicks914]

Your video just popped up on my youtube feed. Your intro is how I take every cert test. I plan on taking the OSCP in the future.

[@theGaryRuddell]

You can do it mate!

[@QuickFixHicks914]

@@theGaryRuddell Thanks. I'm going to take HTB's CBBH next week.

[@theGaryRuddell]

Amazing! I’ve got to take a pop at their pen tester cert sometime! Need to do a little review of it.

[@QuickFixHicks914]

@@theGaryRuddell I would love that. I already have all the mods for it. Thank you for you content and interaction!

[@QuickFixHicks914]

@@theGaryRuddell If you do go through everything maybe you could compare the two.

[@crackedversion8645]

mind boggling phenomental video !!!

[@theGaryRuddell]

Ha thanks Cracked Version!

[@janwrona5259]

Well I must say idea with 5 easy/medium machines to hack in 24hours is great ! Im 20 days before my 1st exam and gonna do it 4sure ! Thanks ! Great videos !

[@theGaryRuddell]

Best of luck Jan! I think the biggest tip for the exam is timing your start! Can’t wait to hear how you get on :)

[@Litewiz]

How did it go Jan?

[@beeeeeee42333]

perfection !

[@theGaryRuddell]

Cheers!

[@aleksibovellan9821]

Hi Gary! You're a great guy and an inspiration, thanks for your videos! I'm following your advices to the letter, and going through HTB's CPTS course to prepare for OSCP next year. In your opinion, compared to the HTB machine difficulty levels, were the OSCP exam machines generally more like "Easy", "Medium" or "Hard"? How did they feel from your view? I mean, some of those HTB "Medium" machines are quite Hellraiser-ish already. I'm trying to figure out the forthcoming pain-level to adjust to, lol. Luckily I've learned to crack "Easy" machines somewhat well by now - occasionally with short guide pointers. Good luck with everything! 🙂 -Aleksi from Finland

[@theGaryRuddell]

Hey buddy! I’ve actually heard that some people find CPTS harder than OSCP! John Hammond has a video on it that you should watch. I’d say the OSCP machines are like easy-medium HTB ones. But remember, there’s a lot of CTF type stuff in the generic HTB machines. OSCP has realistic machines, some of them are old vulns but that’s fine. Best of luck! Hit me on LinkedIn if you’d like to have some DM time about it!

[@aleksibovellan9821]

@@theGaryRuddell Hi mate, thanks so much for the reply! OK, that's extremely helpful and interesting intel. Very good to know. So glad to hear they are not all "HTB Hard - Enterprise network" level of pain. 🙂 Will definitely check out Hammond too. So awesome, I'll add you in LinkedIn sometimes soon, great to have a bit support too if some questions come up later! Thanks again, and have an absolutely fantastic weekend.

[@mariuscosmindumitru5006]

Can you make a video or post the other resources that you used for learning (Linux, Windows, Scripting) ! Thanks in advance

[@theGaryRuddell]

Hi Marius! Sorry it took so long to get back to this! Honestly, I can't remember and the list would be too huge. Basically, KZbin is your friend. That's honestly where I got most of my info!

[@stefanvoigt6983]

love the video gary, would you mind sharing your gitbook notes? if there is anything sensitive on there that isnt applicable to others you might want to change that first \ but Id love to see the notes and transform them into my own and learn from them

[@theGaryRuddell]

Hey! Forget my notes! Check this The only hacking cheat sheet you need. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJqnY3-Xrd2Eaac

[@PR1V4TE]

As of now I can do 5 easy machines in Lil over half day. I'm making up my pace. And now 3-4 easy boxes and 1 or 2 medium. In under a day. What's your thoughts Gary !!

[@theGaryRuddell]

That’s great! Including documentation?

[@PR1V4TE]

@@theGaryRuddell yes. I document everything. Like what I got in recon, scans, everything. I put down each and every step till the root flag. I learnt documenting from oscp's pg ( I kinda played on free rooms which inculcate me to do faster to make as much boxes as possible)

[@theGaryRuddell]

Perfect! You’re doing the right drills!

[@eieiei649]

Did you also buy the Premium subscription to INE for eJPT or was HTB sufficient preparation to pass eJPT?

[@theGaryRuddell]

Hey I did eJPT before INE happened. And I didn’t do HTB for it. But HTB would be useful for sure if you’d like lab practice :)

[@chetanparmar5988]

Great information I am also prepration for oscp exam but I am beginner in this field can you tips me for oscp exam clear ☺️☺️☺️

[@theGaryRuddell]

Best of luck with the exam! I hope some of these tips help :)

[@dominikstrzelecki7764]

Hi! What's the ipsec you mentioned with HTB? Is the user?

[@theGaryRuddell]

Search KZbin for IppSec or check the description of my video 😊 he’s got an amazing KZbin dedicated to HTB

[@We_Propagate_Cyber_Awareness]

Can you please guide me which online website good for eJPT and OSCP , kindly help me for OSCP

[@theGaryRuddell]

I’m afraid I don’t understand the question. Could you rephrase? OSCP is www.offensive-security.com/pwk-oscp/ and eJPT is elearnsecurity.com/product/ejpt-certification/

[@dennisdistrict6205]

Is it possible to use Kali Linux Base OS not VM?

[@theGaryRuddell]

Yep! Just choose the Bare Metal option on the download page!

[@darkstar8317]

Would you recommend proving grounds at all?

[@theGaryRuddell]

Ah it depends. If you want to get more comfortable with how OffSec does labs, yes. But if you just want to play with a big network of machines, there are so many other options. Like Hack The Box Pro Labs etc

[@swarupsro]

Can you share your gitbook notes?

[@theGaryRuddell]

I don’t think I can on the free plan that I’m on? I’d also need to go through them with a fine tooth comb to make sure I haven’t left anything sensitive in there!

[@ktlou6349]

Does any study path and materials for OSCP ?

[@theGaryRuddell]

?

[@chinois2100]

Imagine you haven't flagged enough to get 70 points, will you keep writing the 24hours reports?

[@theGaryRuddell]

Great question! Honestly, I think I would. It’s worth the practice.

[@dhairyapatel3988]

Hey gary, I am preparing for OSCP. I have a doubt regarding 10 bonus points; It says "To receive ten (10) bonus points, you must submit at least 80% of the correct solutions for every lab in the PEN-200 course and submit 30 correct proof.txt hashes from challenge labs". But for the 30 correct proof.txt hashes which challenge labs we have to use ? PG Practice, PG Play or anyone ?

[@theGaryRuddell]

It’s been a while since I did mine so I’d recommend reaching out to OffSec staff. Best of luck!!!

[@dhairyapatel3988]

@@theGaryRuddell Thanks!