Hey guys.

I'm wondering if anyone is currently doing the PWB course. I'm frequently on the Offsec IRC channel. So maybe we can share experiences there and learn from each other.

I bought the 15 days of lab time, and I have like 7 days left. I must say its going a lot better than the first time. I'm like hacking 3 or 4 machines each day. Starting to feel more ready for the OSCP certification retake  Man, there really is no other place like the Offsec labs!

I'm already done with it, but if you want to bounce ideas off, feel free to drop me a message.

yes my nick on there is nconco

Ahh one of those true lurkers? lol


Just install backtrack and take a look at some of the enumeration tools for SNMP, SMB and SMTP. Maybe get familiar with a little bit of bash and python scripting. Though, most will be explained during the course. I should be on IRC most of the time. Good luck!

I'm taking the PWB course. I need to "try harder" to finish the course. I started in April with 90 days lab time and I have been extended my lab time each month. On a positive note, I am a pen tester and started in March and the experience is helping with the PWB course, especially report writing. Prior to my pen testing job, I worked as an application security analyst. My experience prior to becoming a pen tester was vulnerability scanning and didn't have any hacking experience outside of some courses I have taken over the years. I will probably have to extend my lab time once more, but it will be the last.

My nick is sAsK see you guys soon.

OffSec students are not allowed to divulge any information regarding the examination. The best thing you can do in preparation is to make use of the student labs. They also recommend doing the Extra Mile Challenges.