HTB CAPE Review: I Passed the Final Boss, Then the Second Phase Started
My no-spoiler HTB CAPE review: final-boss energy, 15h+ days, RSI, PowerView over BloodHound, community, and why CAPE changed how I work in Active Directory.
Certification Journey
OSEP Exam Review & Prep Guide 2025: My Road to OffSec Experienced Penetration Tester
My no-spoiler OSEP review: preparation strategy, Windows lab mindset, evasion reasoning, reporting lessons, and what actually helped me pass.
OSCP vs CPTS in 2025: What Actually Made Me Job-Ready
A practical comparison of OSCP and CPTS from my own path into penetration testing: what each certification taught me, where they differ, and how they shaped real-world readiness.
Road to CAPE Certification: My Journey Through HTB Academy’s Active Directory Penetration Tester
A high-level journey through HTB Academy Active Directory Penetration Tester preparation, focused on methodology, lessons learned, and building practical AD security skills.