Hi all,
I’ve written my OSCP journey before and it seems like it helped many people to find their way. So I’ve decided to write a blogpost on OSWP, too.
Intro:
I’ve registered for OSWP course on 23 July. Before I register I bought necessary devices which was exactly the ones from Offensive Security Website. Since choosing the devices is such a pain for many people, I’ll include the URL for the devices that I bought. I had no problem with any attack type with these devices, so I recommend the following devices:
Devices:
| Device | URL/Source | |
| Router | Netgear WNR1000 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001UI4RTG/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 |
| Wireless Card | ALFA Networks AWUS036H USB 500mW | -was a gift, but you can find it anywhere online- |
Course:
I’ve started by studying the theory parts of the PDF which was a bit long. But I didn’t know the theory part before so it was cool to learn these stuff. Then I started reading PDF + watching the videos at the same time and conducting the attacks one by one by setting up my environment. So when I finished the PDF & videos, I was already conducted every single attack type successfully.
After 5 weeks by studying 2-3 days on weekdays (2 hour each time) and 6-8 hours on the weekends, I felt comfortable with the attacks and felt ready for the exam.
For the last 4 days prior to the exam, I’ve solved all the exercises for WEP and WPA each day. So setting the environment and conducting all attacks took a maximum of 2 hours of me everyday. So repeating the attacks 4 times before the exam, I was so sure that I’m ready and I can pass the exam.
Exam:
Exam was as expected. Since I’ve studied for the methods described in the book, I’ve cracked all keys for given APs and wrote the report.You need to SSH to a server and crack the keys for the given APs. I conducted the attacks carefully and finished the exam successfully.
After 4 days, I got this beautiful email:
Overview:
Course Registration: 23 JulyStudying Materials: In total 4-6 hours weekdays, 6-8 hours weekends – for 5 weeksPractice: Last 4 days prior to the exam, do all exercises for 1 time every single dayExam: 1 SeptemberResults: 5 September
Last Comments:
I didn’t find the exam hard or easy but it was expected. As always, this certificate taught me self-study tricks and now I’m thrilled to conduct more sophisticated Wireless attacks 😈
I took OSCP in January, OSWP in September 2019 and now I’m planning to take OSCE before 2019 ends so expect to see a walkthrough in a couple of months for OSCE, too (hopefully). Hope this info will help people.
As always, #maytheforcebewithyou!
Busra