Certified OSCPs are able to identify existing vulnerabilities and execute organized attacks in a controlled and focused manner. They can leverage or modify existing exploit code to their advantage, perform network pivoting and data exfiltration, and compromise systems due to poor configurations. An OSCP has also demonstrated persistence and determination, showing they can think outside the box while managing both time and resources.
Only those with real exploitation capabilities stand a chance against the 24-hour exam; a hands-on penetration test in an isolated VPN network, with several target systems that must be breached and looted in order to claim victory.
Brad completed the exam with a perfect score, and with 10 hours to spare.