I’m in college tryna figure it out as I graduate next spring, and I really appreciate your videos and how much help you’ve been in finding direction in this chaotic cyber world
@@PacketWatchDog : ( It seems like i should just stick to it as a hobby fr, since there seems to be a narrow road on the field, everybody is piling up in the same spots and its so difficult to reach for a job
This is so well done! I plan on switching my major from Information Technology to Cybersecurity where I plan on transferring to ECU for my Bachelors in Cybersecurity alongside NYU for my Masters in Cybersecurity! Like always, keep it up man!
CPTS is fantastic. S-tier for sure. Get ready to buckle down because its Very long with Way Too much details in every module. CPTS course materials are up to date, and the course modules update frequently. Labs can be frustrating to solve. The price is excellent - the subscription option has its benefits like access to step-by-step solutions to each module questions and is cheaper than purchasing the course using Cubes, but purchasing with Cubes has the benefits of lifetime access to the material and labs and you can take your time. Another benefit that is never mentioned is that over half of the CBBH modules are covered in the CPTS, so completing the CBBH is more of a breeze compared with CPTS. At the end of almost every module, there are labs and a long list of HTB machines you can practice your new-found knowledge from the module, but the CPTS creators said if you can complete Dante and Offshore pro labs, you can pass the CPTS.
As a penetration tester in their first role in the cyber security world. I just want people to know "highly technical" is extremely subjective and do not let it intimidate you like it did to me for so long. But that doesn't mean you will get as lucky as me either! Don't get that mixed up lol persistence is very important
@@DallasFort1857 no I can't. Because I literally don't know I targeted what I was interested in and went for it. Money is secondary to fulfillment for me
@@muneebisdead technically sure. It'll be harder though. When you boil it down, getting a job is nothing more than proving to the right person you have a skillset and can get along with their team. If you can do that then it's possible. You'll run into a bunch of HR blocks though, so consider how you can bypass that and get a resume into the right hands.
I was thinking about doing PenTest+ but after reading how non-practical it was, I decided to pursue the PJPT/PNPT. So far I feel like I'm learning way more! :)
Do you have a degree or was this with no degree? How many different applications did you submit w various companies before you got a pentest job Thanks 🙏
Another great video. Looking at some of the comments, I think what people need to understand is that it is not common to start in Cyber. CISSP and a few year of IT roles was what finally got me into Incident Response. Im finishing my degree this year and OSCP is my next goal afterwards. Nice to see its still very valuable.
Fun fact, I've passed CPTS a few days ago, and I was 462th pearson to obtain this cert. The learning path was awesome, the cert was hard but super cool. But HR most of the time don't have idea what is CPTS haha Hope it will change soon
Mad Hat you are an inspiration, you started me on my journey into cyber security. Oh and I'm getting out of the army for cyber security, i see what you did there at the end.
I love you Mad Hat, two months into this journey and i already navigate with linux like it's my main OS, and i OSINT engineer very good all these stuff you inspired me to begin. You're doing good to people.
The more I grow up, I think about just how vital of a skill it was to be able to convince my 2016 lfg fireteam that I knew what to do for vault of glass (I did not know oracles but they didn't know that fact and everything worked out) It is important that others trust your competence
Hey Mate, any chance you could do a series on the best certs for each cybersecurity niche? Or is this what this video is the beginning of? It’d be interesting to see what’s available for the appsec, identity access management, asset security and forensics worlds to name a few.
even if I'm not even sure I'd do red teaming I still watch the lists just due to pure good knowledge, and the fact you shine light on certs that are 'underground' yet somehow 100x better than the big names
I just bought a Coursera membership and enrolled in their Google courses hahaha. Thank you very much for your videos!! Super awesome and helpful, as well as funny!
Maybe add offensive/red team to title? Love the video just think title can mislead some people. Hope to see some more uploads from you soon you are my favorite CS related channel.
So the Pentest+ is heavily slept on IMO. The knowledge required to pass it is pretty substantial. I also know a few people that got a Job as a Pentester with just a PT+.
@@madhatistaken Oh yh, i mean I'd still be learning and staying up-to-date but in terms of job search or like yk "proof" "recognition" and shit. I've seen the CRTO cert, and i think that stuff I'd love to learn like opsec, adversary, threat actor type learning. (Not that i would irl engage in those activities)
got my Sec+ 2 weeks ago, working on hands-on in LetsDefend SOC course and others, projects, VMs, working on CySA+. Thanks for content, really wanted to go for GIAC, but too expensive and I dont qualify for scholarship. Make blue team list next plz
From what I was told during my SANS classes, the reason there isn't more hands-on experience with certain certifications, ANSI accreditation requirements are outdated, requiring content of true false and multiple choice questions for accreditation. This is also why the GSE initially was not accredited.
@@madhatistaken sorry, clarified by changing the paragraph. ANSI was requiring NO practical "VM" and all simulation has to asked by TF and Multiple choice 😒.
Dude have you even done the CEH exam? I learned more from CEH than anything else. I don't understand the hate. People who hat Ceh haven't even tried it.
@@madhatistaken @madhatistaken what are the best certs to start on for someone with no experience? I’m in the military and in our last 12 weeks of service we can attend training to obtain: Security+, CySA+, A+, and Network+. Are these any good to get into an entry level? I’m also in college for Computer Technology
@@teetravel1 yes, they're not specifically compsec oriented, that's the only reason they're not here. Network+ I'd recommend, A+, I'm not sure about the others. Very good for starting out, even if you decide later not to stay in compsec. I'm a bit worried that you're in both military and computer college and apparently haven't found advisors to guide you! Learn to first be a good administrator. Because you need to learn defense as well as offense. If you jump into pentesting before that, you could be a "blackhat" pentester, but you're not going to learn "white hat/ethical" pentesting without knowing what the ordinary admins do while they're not obsessing over security.
@@squirlmy What do you think about getting a CCNA for the fundamentals and then a security+, and CompTIA CySA+ for starting out and then late maybe a CISSP? I'm completely new to this.
So I’m just getting started in cyber security after some long hard thought, and I’m doing a 3 month university course that gives me 2 certificates (Fundamentals, and Advanced) and it shows that I will Become intimately familiar with the Official (ISC)2 Guide to the CISSP CBK, Fifth Edition and prepares me for the CISSP exam. Not quite sure what route im supposed to be taking but was hoping to get some insight on getting started and what not
Greetings bro!! Do you think there is a problem with focusing on obtaining the CPTS as your first certification? (considering that the person has all the equivalent knowledge and fundamentals net+ and sec+, a+... without necessarily obtaining these certifications)
I had almost completed CPTS path but it will take long time atleast 3 years more to gain the popularity level of OSCP which really demotivated me it to complete and get the cert
Depends on how technical your background is. But most people could start studying for the OSCP/CPTS immediately. Or if you want to ease into red teaming PJPT > PNPT > OSCP > CPTS
So as a penetration tester who had 2 years experience and passed the CEHv12 exam, should I go with the OSEP and learn new things or do the OSCP just for the HR check for future jobs?.... I currently cannot afford the both of them.
tbh I want to stay blue team but get an ethical hacking cert to learn more about what I'm defending against, been going through TCM PEH and other courses and I think their classes might be enough like you mention.
Excuse me, sir. Seeing as how the V.P. is such a V.I.P., shouldn't we keep the P.C. on the Q.T.? 'Cause of the leaks to the V.C. he could end up M.I.A., and then we'd all be put out in K.P.
So while not quite security pertinent, but I was wondering, what certs might be best if I want to be a data center engineer? Like a good mix of hardware and software application
The only reason I got the CEH was because the government was offering it for free with training. And with the clout it has with HR I didn't see a reason not to
Can you elaborate why you hide your face behind a mask, after all you do an honorable job why hide ? Is it hide from hr, for security reasons ? I want to understand your perspective.
@madhatistaken what are the best certs to start on for someone with no experience? I’m in the military and in our last 12 weeks of service we can attend training to obtain: Security+, CySA+, A+, and Network+. Are these any good to get into an entry level? I’m also in college for Computer Technology
does anyone know how much the OffSec's OSCP costs? Specifically in India but any country works cuz I just need a rough estimate for budgeting through the certs.
Hey just wondering should I take these certificates if I’m studying a cyber security course in the uk ik it would beneficial but it just makes me wonder how much my undergraduate courses would help with job searching ?
Hey dude can you you tell me or give some advice to get a job as entry level and remote, i just obtain my security+ cert and dont know how to look for job, is as an analyst i want it
@@alexthornburg7156 If you have already taken the PNPT I can say yeah. You should do all the low-cost prep options you can afford before taking this one on. I personally didn't finish offsec's course, it was hot garbage and I knew literally everything in it. If you get that 3 months you really have to stay motivated and do as much content as you possibly can, including the labs. You don't have to worry about taking the exam until several months after you have finished your 90 days if you want to spend more time prepping, I don't think many people know that.
Glad to see that CPTS made it to S tier. The knowledge that you get from that cert is unmatchable. I expect to see it replace OSCP in the future.
What prerequisite Certs did you take/recommend leading up to this?
Just got my cpts xd
@@wesflergo8553 holy fuck congrats mate!
Congrats ✨️✨️
Yeah that's why I'm investing my money in it. Hopefully it is worth it
Your sense of humor is immaculate I swear, thank you for the information in your videos while making it enjoyable to watch!
💚
I have zero interest in red teaming and I still love your videos.
Thank you for watchin' my manic videos 💚
We still need blue teamers.
I’m in college tryna figure it out as I graduate next spring, and I really appreciate your videos and how much help you’ve been in finding direction in this chaotic cyber world
There is a lot of people taking CISSP now. The problem is that there are not enough jobs!... Anyway back to study Domain 3...
Everyone will have CISM CISSP CCSP Security+ and a Masters in Cyber on their resumes soon don't worry.
lol
@@PacketWatchDog : (
It seems like i should just stick to it as a hobby fr, since there seems to be a narrow road on the field, everybody is piling up in the same spots and its so difficult to reach for a job
@@PacketWatchDog Indeed! I'm just missing CISSP at this point! 😝
Gemini can just Doctor up your resume with CISSPesque assumptions
This is so well done! I plan on switching my major from Information Technology to Cybersecurity where I plan on transferring to ECU for my Bachelors in Cybersecurity alongside NYU for my Masters in Cybersecurity! Like always, keep it up man!
Doing my Master's in Cybersecurity right now, unfortunately only have an CompTIA A+, definitely need to work on the certifications game.
starting with comptia sec+ or oscp?Any recommendation for beginner?
CPTS is fantastic. S-tier for sure. Get ready to buckle down because its Very long with Way Too much details in every module. CPTS course materials are up to date, and the course modules update frequently. Labs can be frustrating to solve. The price is excellent - the subscription option has its benefits like access to step-by-step solutions to each module questions and is cheaper than purchasing the course using Cubes, but purchasing with Cubes has the benefits of lifetime access to the material and labs and you can take your time. Another benefit that is never mentioned is that over half of the CBBH modules are covered in the CPTS, so completing the CBBH is more of a breeze compared with CPTS. At the end of almost every module, there are labs and a long list of HTB machines you can practice your new-found knowledge from the module, but the CPTS creators said if you can complete Dante and Offshore pro labs, you can pass the CPTS.
As a penetration tester in their first role in the cyber security world. I just want people to know "highly technical" is extremely subjective and do not let it intimidate you like it did to me for so long.
But that doesn't mean you will get as lucky as me either! Don't get that mixed up lol persistence is very important
can you do a video of which cybersecurity specialist makes the most money
@@DallasFort1857 no I can't. Because I literally don't know I targeted what I was interested in and went for it. Money is secondary to fulfillment for me
bro can we get a job as pentester without certificates?
@@muneebisdead technically sure. It'll be harder though. When you boil it down, getting a job is nothing more than proving to the right person you have a skillset and can get along with their team. If you can do that then it's possible. You'll run into a bunch of HR blocks though, so consider how you can bypass that and get a resume into the right hands.
I was thinking about doing PenTest+ but after reading how non-practical it was, I decided to pursue the PJPT/PNPT. So far I feel like I'm learning way more! :)
Currently working as a pentester with just a sec+. Working on CPTA and eventually OSCP.
Where do you work at ?
If u don’t mind me asking
@@kemeshawatson8956 Dod
Do you have a degree or was this with no degree? How many different applications did you submit w various companies before you got a pentest job
Thanks 🙏
@jamesk1425 I have my masters in cyber and sent out alot of resumes. About 350 resumes have been sent
Reading the comments always makes my heart happy. I love how you're loved. It's definitely deserved - you're the best. ❤
💚💚💚
Man, I remember when you had 1k subs. Congrats on your growth 🎉
Thank you! 💚It's been fun makin' vids!
the jerimy roadmap hasn't been updated in a while so ill trust whatever you say here
Yea, I still use it as a quick reference since not alot of certs have entered the market, but Jeremy needs to update that thing!
Another great video. Looking at some of the comments, I think what people need to understand is that it is not common to start in Cyber. CISSP and a few year of IT roles was what finally got me into Incident Response. Im finishing my degree this year and OSCP is my next goal afterwards. Nice to see its still very valuable.
Fun fact, I've passed CPTS a few days ago, and I was 462th pearson to obtain this cert. The learning path was awesome, the cert was hard but super cool. But HR most of the time don't have idea what is CPTS haha
Hope it will change soon
Congrats! Did you use Prolabs (Dante and Offshore) as preparation? If not, what was your prep? I find Prolabs is amazing
If u worked in IT as tech support network sysadmin systems engineer just skip the basic certs and get CRTO->OSCP->CISSP
I trust it's good content even if it's not out yet.
me too
Such a great video, the intro to the OSCP had me rolling! Awesome Memes Hat! Love ya dude.
Commenting while being in the CPTS hell right now, good vid to watch in the breaks keep it up
Mad Hat you are an inspiration, you started me on my journey into cyber security. Oh and I'm getting out of the army for cyber security, i see what you did there at the end.
Just when i was thinking about which cert to go for regarding red teaming, here you are with the perf video
Lets go my favorite cybersec youtuber with a new tier list!
Quality content, quality editing and god tier humor. I am now a subscriber.
I love you Mad Hat, two months into this journey and i already navigate with linux like it's my main OS, and i OSINT engineer very good all these stuff you inspired me to begin. You're doing good to people.
Can you do a blue team version of this? keen to see where the HTB CDSA comes on the tiers, I'm aiming to take this.
The more I grow up, I think about just how vital of a skill it was to be able to convince my 2016 lfg fireteam that I knew what to do for vault of glass (I did not know oracles but they didn't know that fact and everything worked out)
It is important that others trust your competence
Hey Mate, any chance you could do a series on the best certs for each cybersecurity niche? Or is this what this video is the beginning of? It’d be interesting to see what’s available for the appsec, identity access management, asset security and forensics worlds to name a few.
even if I'm not even sure I'd do red teaming I still watch the lists just due to pure good knowledge, and the fact you shine light on certs that are 'underground' yet somehow 100x better than the big names
I just bought a Coursera membership and enrolled in their Google courses hahaha. Thank you very much for your videos!! Super awesome and helpful, as well as funny!
Maybe add offensive/red team to title? Love the video just think title can mislead some people. Hope to see some more uploads from you soon you are my favorite CS related channel.
Liked and Subbed! Haha your pretty animated and funny while spitting out solid advice in the cyber security space. Thanks! 🎉
I literally almost fell for a pentesting job masked as a help desk job, I was like oh hellllll nah
So the Pentest+ is heavily slept on IMO. The knowledge required to pass it is pretty substantial.
I also know a few people that got a Job as a Pentester with just a PT+.
I'm planning to go for OSCP and CRTO in the future. I just hope i pass these and get em over with.
But learning is fun! 😅
@@madhatistaken Oh yh, i mean I'd still be learning and staying up-to-date but in terms of job search or like yk "proof" "recognition" and shit.
I've seen the CRTO cert, and i think that stuff I'd love to learn like opsec, adversary, threat actor type learning. (Not that i would irl engage in those activities)
Eh... is still see pen+ and sec+ in nearly all red teaming job listings. I think both should be higher
When it came to the part spending 4 days on report writing, you could hear ' Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah '
got my Sec+ 2 weeks ago, working on hands-on in LetsDefend SOC course and others, projects, VMs, working on CySA+. Thanks for content, really wanted to go for GIAC, but too expensive and I dont qualify for scholarship. Make blue team list next plz
how old are you when you got it? just curious
@@Random-yz8gb 28, started studying at 27, completely non-tech background
agree with u on CEH, you can just do memorise answer to pass the test.
I just got the CPTS 100% worth the money, in a world of expensive certs this was my savior
Thanks I was looking for this comment as I wanted to try the CPTS
I’m hoping to either do forensics or GRC with perhaps bug bounties once I get good enough but my bg is policy. Knowing the topic is my main goal :)
From what I was told during my SANS classes, the reason there isn't more hands-on experience with certain certifications, ANSI accreditation requirements are outdated, requiring content of true false and multiple choice questions for accreditation. This is also why the GSE initially was not accredited.
Requires outdated? 😅
@@madhatistaken sorry, clarified by changing the paragraph. ANSI was requiring NO practical "VM" and all simulation has to asked by TF and Multiple choice 😒.
@@renzokuken2g that's just plain silly for pen testing 🫠
Paycheck to credit card debt.
I'm in stitches
Good Stuff! As always videos on Point!
Can you make a video on How to study content for these certs? Or different methods to that helped you?
Can you please do an updated roadmap for ethical hacker ?
I just got my sec+ and I’m
Trying to get to that level this year
I was actually more interested in your data analysis as you went on. Maybe I’m training for the wrong job.
Honestly, even if you don't plan on taking any TCM Security tests, their all-access membership ($29.99 a month) is worth it for the training courses.
Dude have you even done the CEH exam? I learned more from CEH than anything else. I don't understand the hate. People who hat Ceh haven't even tried it.
Same here, I realy enjoyed the ANSI and Practical exams!
Hello, why BTL1 and CCD (certified cyber defender) was not mentioned in your list ?
Havent had a chance to look through your videos but do you have any suggestions for a career in GRC?
CEH is so trash that my dude skipped E tier and went straight to F tier.
chfi is better than ceh?
😅
@@madhatistaken @madhatistaken what are the best certs to start on for someone with no experience? I’m in the military and in our last 12 weeks of service we can attend training to obtain: Security+, CySA+, A+, and Network+. Are these any good to get into an entry level? I’m also in college for Computer Technology
@@teetravel1 yes, they're not specifically compsec oriented, that's the only reason they're not here. Network+ I'd recommend, A+, I'm not sure about the others. Very good for starting out, even if you decide later not to stay in compsec. I'm a bit worried that you're in both military and computer college and apparently haven't found advisors to guide you! Learn to first be a good administrator. Because you need to learn defense as well as offense. If you jump into pentesting before that, you could be a "blackhat" pentester, but you're not going to learn "white hat/ethical" pentesting without knowing what the ordinary admins do while they're not obsessing over security.
@@squirlmy What do you think about getting a CCNA for the fundamentals and then a security+, and CompTIA CySA+ for starting out and then late maybe a CISSP? I'm completely new to this.
So I’m just getting started in cyber security after some long hard thought, and I’m doing a 3 month university course that gives me 2 certificates (Fundamentals, and Advanced) and it shows that I will Become intimately familiar with the Official (ISC)2 Guide to the CISSP CBK, Fifth Edition and prepares me for the CISSP exam.
Not quite sure what route im supposed to be taking but was hoping to get some insight on getting started and what not
Great stuff my dude.
Thanks for watching my manic vids 💚💚💚
Greetings bro!! Do you think there is a problem with focusing on obtaining the CPTS as your first certification? (considering that the person has all the equivalent knowledge and fundamentals net+ and sec+, a+... without necessarily obtaining these certifications)
I had almost completed CPTS path but it will take long time atleast 3 years more to gain the popularity level of OSCP which really demotivated me it to complete and get the cert
I started my Cybersecurity degree through WGU 6 months ago currently working on my Sec + cert. kinda worried about the job market lol 💀
can you do a video of which cybersecurity specialist makes the most money
Which cert would you recommend to start after just completing Security+?
Depends on how technical your background is. But most people could start studying for the OSCP/CPTS immediately. Or if you want to ease into red teaming PJPT > PNPT > OSCP > CPTS
So as a penetration tester who had 2 years experience and passed the CEHv12 exam, should I go with the OSEP and learn new things or do the OSCP just for the HR check for future jobs?....
I currently cannot afford the both of them.
CPTS for knowledge then OSCP HR
tbh I want to stay blue team but get an ethical hacking cert to learn more about what I'm defending against, been going through TCM PEH and other courses and I think their classes might be enough like you mention.
The security + face who went to sleep crying had me 😅
“Consider joining the army”
Funny you say that
I imagine the military has got a large cyber sec division, certainly an option to look into
Excuse me, sir. Seeing as how the V.P. is such a V.I.P., shouldn't we keep the P.C. on the Q.T.? 'Cause of the leaks to the V.C. he could end up M.I.A., and then we'd all be put out in K.P.
So while not quite security pertinent, but I was wondering, what certs might be best if I want to be a data center engineer? Like a good mix of hardware and software application
The only reason I got the CEH was because the government was offering it for free with training. And with the clout it has with HR I didn't see a reason not to
bro is the king of queries, hope this one blows up too so you can be rich like jeff bezos
Yes please.
you missed lpt cert from ec council mate
what about the OSWE , and the CBBH from htb
Is there a new discord link? the one in the description isn't working.
Can you elaborate why you hide your face behind a mask, after all you do an honorable job why hide ? Is it hide from hr, for security reasons ? I want to understand your perspective.
@madhatistaken what are the best certs to start on for someone with no experience? I’m in the military and in our last 12 weeks of service we can attend training to obtain: Security+, CySA+, A+, and Network+. Are these any good to get into an entry level? I’m also in college for Computer Technology
Yes! Those all build the foundation of knowledge you're going to need in any cyber security role/niche.
@@madhatistaken thank you for your quick response! I appreciate the feedback!!
Can you do a blue team list?
Nice video man, I really liked the editing on this one
Do you have a text version of the tiers?
Im planning to get in cybersecurity as a beginner what would you be suggesting
Cuz this field is not for weak-minded and Mini mad hats need new shoes... epic
Thank you for the video!
How long is a regular work day of purely working in cyber security? How many hours, and days a week do you work?
I’m looking to get in and land a 80k annual job within 2y with a security+ network+ and ccna is that possible if not what other certs should I look at
Got a question, i've already bough CEH through my uni, paid 350 for it , course+lab+exam , is it worth it ?
does anyone know how much the OffSec's OSCP costs? Specifically in India but any country works cuz I just need a rough estimate for budgeting through the certs.
Hey just wondering should I take these certificates if I’m studying a cyber security course in the uk ik it would beneficial but it just makes me wonder how much my undergraduate courses would help with job searching ?
This video came just in time as I wanted to have a Certificate in cybersecurity 🎉
I take it you're interested in red teaming?
@@madhatistaken yep I want to try it
@@madhatistaken But I saw that you didn't talk about Cisco Network Academy and their certification
lol, i started cpts thinking it was going to be easier than oscp. nice
Are we saying 6x as in Nba championship or Playoff appearances
no Google Cybersecurity cert? :(
u can make a greate content creater ... keep it up...
Hallo @madhat i started Alison diploma in ethical hacking ....Is it a recognised certificate?
No hands on for comptia pen test?? 😂😂 That. Is. Wild.
where did you put PNPT?
🅱️tier
What you think about stationX?
Hey dude can you you tell me or give some advice to get a job as entry level and remote, i just obtain my security+ cert and dont know how to look for job, is as an analyst i want it
what certs to go after in red team after having a decent knowledge in blue team, so that I can have a well rounded knowledge
What do you think about Certifiques hack the box in area Analyst cybersecurity
You saying "the F tier" then the next image sound was a fart. Absolute madness 🤣
It was *chef's kiss* genius
WHERE ARE YOU BRO ?? WE NEED VIDEOS !!
Not me Watching this and doing the Final Part of my Google Cybersecurity Course
Nice job! Keep up the learning grind 💚
all what matters is the HR
Waiting
Got the OSCP after my PNPT. I certainly don't feel like I know as much as my friend who took the CPTS and got all but one of the flags lmao
Is the 3month access enough to study and prep for the exam?
@@alexthornburg7156 If you have already taken the PNPT I can say yeah. You should do all the low-cost prep options you can afford before taking this one on. I personally didn't finish offsec's course, it was hot garbage and I knew literally everything in it. If you get that 3 months you really have to stay motivated and do as much content as you possibly can, including the labs. You don't have to worry about taking the exam until several months after you have finished your 90 days if you want to spend more time prepping, I don't think many people know that.