Certifications Preparation Guide

CEH, CEH Practical, Security+, PenTest+, OSWP, OSCP, eJPT and eMAPT

The document you’ve uploaded is titled “Certifications Preparation Guide” by Joas Antonio. It is a comprehensive preparation guide for several cybersecurity certifications, including:

• CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
• CEH Practical
• Security+
• PenTest+
• OSWP (Offensive Security Wireless Professional)
• OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)
• eJPT (eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester)
• eMAPT (eLearnSecurity Mobile Application Penetration Tester)

Overview:

The guide provides an array of details, preparation tips, materials, and simulations for each certification. It offers a wide variety of resources, including links to exam blueprints, study guides, forums, discussion groups, GitHub repositories, video tutorials, and hands-on practice labs.

Key Points for Each Certification:

1. CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker):
   • Focuses on the five phases of ethical hacking: reconnaissance, gaining access, enumeration, maintaining access, and covering tracks.
   • Preparation includes taking official courses or self-study through internet resources, ebooks, simulations, and asking certified professionals for advice.
   • The document includes a list of materials, simulations, and tips on focusing on key attack vectors like SQL injection.
2. CEH Practical:
   • A hands-on complement to CEH ANSI. It requires practical skills that can be honed using iLabs and practice tests.
   • Recommendations include discussion groups, practical hands-on experience, and detailed study of iLabs content.
3. Security+:
   • Preparation for CompTIA Security+ involves focusing on manual notes, practical issues, and utilizing study materials, books, and simulations available online.
   • Links are provided to resources such as practice exams and study guides on Udemy, Amazon, and GitHub.
4. PenTest+:
   • This certification requires a strong focus on learning techniques like Pomodoro and the Learning Pyramid to maximize study effectiveness.
   • Offers a variety of GitHub repositories for study guides and materials to aid in preparation.
5. OSWP (Offensive Security Wireless Professional):
   • Focuses on auditing and securing wireless devices, with the primary course being PEN-210.
   • The certification emphasizes vulnerability identification in 802.11 networks, setting up home labs, and using tools like Aircrack-ng for various attacks.
   • The guide also provides reviews and recommendations for wireless network routers and wireless cards.
6. OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional):
   • Provides a rigorous foundation in penetration testing with Kali Linux.
   • The document contains links to resources, exam report templates, and a roadmap for OSCP preparation, along with tips and materials from multiple GitHub repositories.
7. eJPT (eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester):
   • Focuses on practical penetration testing skills. The document recommends practicing with labs like Hack The Box and TryHackMe, which are integral to understanding pentesting concepts.
   • Study materials include GitHub repositories, articles, and video tutorials.
8. eMAPT (eLearnSecurity Mobile Application Penetration Tester):
   • This certification covers mobile application security and penetration testing, with emphasis on both Android and iOS platforms.
   • Preparation involves gaining knowledge in mobile development (Java recommended), understanding mobile architecture, and learning mobile attack vectors.
   • The guide lists a number of labs and materials to aid in preparation, including GitHub repositories and OWASP’s Mobile Security Testing Guide.

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