OSCP vs HackTheBox CPTS: An Updated Review

[@MotasemHamdan]

In short: While there are differing views on which one is more challenging (considering all factors including time pressure, exam depth, etc) its safer to say that CPTS may be more difficult than OSCP especially for those NEW in Penetration Testing.

[@DiscomfortPioneer]

The CPTS certification is harder than OSCP in all of sense although the 24 hours of OSCP is you against your mind and your time management.

[@MotasemHamdan]

I heard that too but for me OSCP was harder. We are talking here not only the material coverage or required skills but the time and exam format.

[@l2xsniper1]

@@MotasemHamdan You passed both? Going through both courses, the CPTS seems to cover far more material.

[@MotasemHamdan]

I did, there some subjects such as AV evasion which has been newly introduced in OSCP

[@firosiam7786]

Can you maybe put a list of boxes to prep for cpts oscp in 2024 maybe using try hack me cause i only have that subscription

[@MalamIbnMalam]

Motasem, there is a new Cisco Ethical Hacker certificate, what are your thoughts pertaining to it?

[@MotasemHamdan]

I will talk about it soon 👍

[@johnvardy9559]

CCD vs CDSA?

[@AshurBanipal0x]

Do you think CPTS will become as recognised as OSCP? I have done some modules from HTB it is practical and more important it is affordable unlike OSCP.

[@MotasemHamdan]

I believe OSCP will stay the standard, at least for a while. OSCP covers broader concepts and it's still recognized more among recruiters and HRs. On the brighter side for HTB lovers, HTB CPTS will gain track and will definitely be considered while hiring candidates.

[@AshurBanipal0x]

@@MotasemHamdan Hopefully, i was thinking of taking the CPTS. Hopefully more and more organisations will recognise it👍

[@defkrogeldiz3197]

Is there any reverse engineering involved ? Anywork with debugger or stuff like dnSpy?

[@MotasemHamdan]

Previously OSCP contained some work on BOF but not anymore with the updated course topics. CPTS contains manual exploitation so you may need to use dnSpy in some cases to reverse binaries and understand their structure.

[@kickeddroid]

After taking the CPTS I would not say it's easier than the OSCP. I get where you're coming from, but that's very misleading.

[@kickeddroid]

I think to fix this in the future put a bigger emphasis on the "They are completely different types of exams" I think that can help with the misunderstanding in the comments.

[@MotasemHamdan]

Great insights, thank you !

[@kickeddroid]

@@MotasemHamdan Keep making great videos king 👑

[@ghaithals7984]

do you have any of these certs?

[@MotasemHamdan]

Yup

[@onjajaboy]

hey dude would you recommand getting started with sec+ comptia ?

[@MotasemHamdan]

Yes Comptia sec+ is also one of the ones you can start with.

[@wolfleader2]

Can u make one for cdsa?

[@MotasemHamdan]

cdsa vs comptia cysa is coming soon 👍

[@boh70326]

Reciew CDSA by htb would be great aswell, thanks for your content 🙏

[@MotasemHamdan]

Coming soon

[@johnvardy9559]

​@@MotasemHamdanWhen,come on 🤝✌️👊✊

[@Leetcodechamp]

Thank you!

[@MotasemHamdan]

Glad it helped!

[@cybersecmadeeasybym3ta]

Mate, Idefinitely disagree with almost everything with everything said in this video review. This is misguiding the people watching it. Have you actually taken the certifications? If yes, than it is strange weird what you are saying, if no then you need to take them both and then do a review. The only point which I agree with you s the recognition. I also know that almost everyone that have taken the will agree with my opinion.

[@MotasemHamdan]

Its an argumentative review I don't deny it but the time pressure in OSCP alone is enough for me to consider it harder.

[@Receitaszeroacucaregluten]

@@MotasemHamdanalmost no one in the Cyber Security industry agrees with you. CPTS is, without a doubt, harder than OSCP. It’s so much harder to the point you can just walk in and finish OSCP with ease if you have accomplished the CPTS.

[@krisg900]

You think so even with the time pressure from the OSCP? ​@@Receitaszeroacucaregluten

[@lukeempty3386]

Youre one of the only people ive heard put OSCP in this light, general consensus is that its trash (considering the price tag). You do it for HR. I hear non-stop complaining from people taking OSCP of the terrible exam structure and awful learning format. Also never heard anybody say OSCP is harder, other than the fact then hide flags its....unrealistic places. Not saying youre wrong, I am just saying that's my experience

[@MotasemHamdan]

I have taken many factors before arriving to this verdict including the time pressure of the OSCP and the exam format. Also its my personal opinion but CPTS isn't easy and requires a lot of machind pwn and practice.