**Update** I passed my Security +. Now, I don't have any experience in the security field for the CEH. Can I bypass the two year requirement or should I just opt for the OSCP?

Thanks Dengar13,

It makes sense to go ahead for the OSCP because I've been messing around with Backtrack 3 -(I recommend this distro to anybody, it's awesome), and I have learned how to crack WEP, WPA(2), and router passwords. There are plenty of tutorials on how to do this.

Side note: If you're interested, to save the trouble, install Backtrack to a USB thumbdrive, or a USB Harddrive. Windows and linux/Slackware, were just not meant to be on the same drive.

Oh yea, remember use your own network or ask for permission first.

http://irongeek.com/i.php?page=computerlaws/state-hacking-laws

Thanks. No problem sir, and there will be more in the future as I progress with my studies. So OSCP it is! Does anybody have any good feedback about this course?

I'm planning on taking it soon as well.  Just waiting for my confirmation of my CISSP professional experience and endorsement so I can use the course for my CPE credits, too.

I know this doesn't have anything to do with security, but I passed my A+ Essentials today with a 740, and I take the IT technician exam thursday-(wish me luck), then after that I take Network +. I took both Net + and A+ in highschool, and me being stupid never took the certifications, networking is my strong suit, so I might try to test out before the quarter starts. I'm still trying to roll some quarters for the OSCP.

P.S, don't ever study for two certifications at one time.

Hey cleanwithit0607,

You're right. It is not security related per se, but it is good stuff to share. Sounds like a good new thread, too.

Don

Same here, I love my flash drive.

A bit off topic, has anyone read the book, "Counter Hack Reloaded"? If so do you recommend it? Any other book recommendations would be nice too.

Counter Hack Reloaded is an excellent resource. It was used as the text book for my first network security class. I took it with me to my first cyber defense competition and referenced it regularly.