Everyone talks about OSCP.
Not many talk about what it actually takes.
For me, it was around 6 months of consistent effort.
Late nights, early mornings, failed exploits, and moments where nothing worked no matter what I tried.
There were days where even a simple foothold felt impossible.
But over time, things started to change. Enumeration got sharper. Thinking became clearer. Patience improved.
A big part of this journey was practice.
I spent countless hours solving machines on
Hack The Box and
TryHackMe, building that foundation step by step.
Then came Proving Grounds, which really pushed me closer to exam-level thinking.
And the GOAD labs helped me understand Active Directory in a way that finally clicked.
This wasn’t about tools or shortcuts.
It was about learning how to think when nothing is obvious.
Today, I’m happy to share that I’ve earned the OffSec Certified Professional (OSCP).
Also, small shoutout to
OffSec. They mentioned results could take up to 10 days, but I received mine within 24 hours. That was genuinely impressive.
Grateful for the entire journey. It was frustrating, challenging, and honestly one of the best learning experiences I’ve had.
If you’re on this path, just keep going. It starts making sense.
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OffSec Certified Professional+ (OSCP+) • Arpit Dhameliya • OffSec
OffSec Certified Professional+ (OSCP+) • Arpit Dhameliya • OffSec