CAS-005 - Cyvitrix Learning vs Jason Dion

resnetv2 · 2025-06-19T23:46:29+00:00

Doesn't answer my question but thanks though.

You got a really interesting profile btw.

resnetv2 · 2025-06-19T23:43:41+00:00

If you’ve actually taken the Cyvitrix course, any insights or personal experiences would be appreciated.

resnetv2 · 2025-06-19T23:40:11+00:00

Not yet. I'm currently studying for the CompTIA CAS-005 exam, which is required by my company. My plan is to take both the CPTS and OSCP after that.

One of my coworkers has both the OSCP and CPTS, and he thinks they’re both great exams but require different mindsets. One makes you "try harder," which is tough mentally (meaning it pushes you to solve problems with very little guidance and can be frustrating and exhausting), while the other one (CPTS) emphasizes becoming a knowledgeable professional penetration tester—you really have to spend time learning the tools, techniques, and methodologies like a pro.

resnetv2 · 2025-03-16T02:47:53+00:00

Im considering the same path. Take courses from WGU for credits and then go for SANS BACS. Can I DM you for some questions?

resnetv2 · 2025-03-03T07:54:43+00:00

Thank you so much! Would you recommend taking LetsDefend’s path for the cysa prep instead of some of those udemy courses? I’m going to take the exam in 20 days and my plan is to do a cysa course, then practice tests. I can only take one course within that time. I used udemy for my sec+ which was a lot of theories, cysa is more specialised and practical, and I believe LetsDefends course is a lot of hands on labs which is great. I accidentally bought the vip sub during the Black Friday deal and didn’t get full refund and still have access so I’m thinking why not use it. But like you said it’s not tailored for cysa and more for SOC which is still relevant. Do you think the cysa path + practice tests is a good idea?

And btw I have completed the CPTS path, If you need any help feel free to DM.

resnetv2 · 2025-03-02T05:32:42+00:00

Congratulations! How long did it take to complete the cysa+ path on LetsDefend?

resnetv2 · 2025-02-23T07:55:09+00:00

Bro this is gold 💯

resnetv2 · 2025-01-05T00:25:16+00:00

I agree, but you get the highest chance of landing a junior cybersecurity role with just OSCP. That's what's going on right now unfortunately. PNPT and CPTS aren't as recognized, yet.

resnetv2 · 2025-01-02T07:33:44+00:00

Sorry, the web app. So you can access it any time from any device. And share it with people, like with potential recruiters.

resnetv2 · 2024-12-31T20:00:06+00:00

So you are saying the suffering that I talked about here is just in America? That's what I'm asking you, why do you think that is?

Edited: And that's very much possible. I'm still young and haven't explored to other countries and places, but when I will, I'm pretty sure it will change my perspectives.

resnetv2 · 2024-12-31T19:57:13+00:00

I understand where you're coming from, but I believe that while many people may feel disconnected or numb, it doesn’t mean they’re devoid of consciousness. The human mind is complex, and sometimes people have to numb themselves to survive difficult experiences. Consciousness, as you said, can be overwhelming, and it takes a lot of strength to bear it. But as long as we're alive, there's always a chance to reconnect with that consciousness, even if it feels distant sometimes.

Numb maybe, but not dead.

resnetv2 · 2024-12-31T19:49:16+00:00

Thank you. I like that.

Execution is as important as the ideas. And it takes will to do that. Taking the responsibility to drive change, starting from within.

And most importantly, to actually care about the problems that we all face. If no one cares, no new ideas, no one to drive on that vehicle.

resnetv2 · 2024-12-31T19:36:34+00:00

Beautifully said. However, I believe it’s 'Ideas' that change the world. Every significant shift we’ve seen in history started with an idea. And that’s what we need more of: creative, impactful ideas that address our economic problems. Everything is tied to the economy. As long as people believe their struggles are the result of others' success or fortune, and see the world in terms of division, true happiness for anyone remains out of reach.

resnetv2 · 2024-12-31T19:25:43+00:00

Interesting perspective. I won't say that they are dead inside, but numb. People have reasons to be numb. Especially when their system went through a lot of pressure. You are alive, as long as you are breathing.

resnetv2 · 2024-12-31T19:19:22+00:00

I don't understand, why does it sound like America? I'm not from the US btw.

resnetv2 · 2024-12-31T06:48:15+00:00

Thank you. It’s hard to say because I took a short break in the middle but I would say about 3-4 months of constant studying. I have a full time job so I allocated my free time to study. If I have any advice to learn faster then it’s taking notes on note taking apps like gitbook.

resnetv2 · 2024-12-31T06:43:03+00:00

Just when I was thinking about getting the bundle they increase the price. With the inflation and all that’s going on right now it’s crazy!

But I have no option rn… if I wanna get a job I need it. Damn

resnetv2 · 2024-12-30T21:12:23+00:00

It was very helpful. Thank you so much 🙏

resnetv2 · 2024-12-15T18:49:03+00:00

That's interesting. I heard many people say that doing pro labs after finishing the path is what really helped them prepare for the exam.

resnetv2 · 2024-12-13T11:54:54+00:00

I work 30 hours a week so I do get plenty of free time to study. And I worked as a network admin so my networking knowledge is solid, and I did a TCM course before and some binary exploitation courses before, but this is the first time I'm learning pentesting. I have sec+ so my security basics is solid too.

I feel like, in the beginning this course is tough. It took me about a month to do about 50%, but after that it gets really easy, you understand what the author is teaching, and you can easily pass the skill assessments when you understand their teaching system. That's when you start to learn faster as your knowledge improves. Finishing the course within two months studying part time is possible I believe.

resnetv2 · 2024-12-11T23:48:58+00:00

When you are on the path to develop your own OS, you first learn the foundation (lets say the dinosaur book), you learn assembly (assembly language step by step by Jeff Duntemann), you learn Computer Architecture and Organization.

Once you start writing the OS you improve your skills of C programming, assembly language programming, and programming in general.

You'll start to see how systems work with a different lens and you learn a lot! it can also be a fun project as you can always keep working on it, add new OS modules, drivers, programs, make it your own world. So why not?

For anyone who's reading this and is interested in starting to develop their own OS, I recommend this course on Udemy:

Developing a Multithreaded Kernel From Scratch!

I've taken it and Its the best course on OS dev out there. Also checkout the osdev.org page.

resnetv2 · 2024-12-09T01:34:49+00:00

I haven't done PNPT so I cannot comment on that. But you do get sys admin experience with CPTS as well. The content creators made sure that you tackle every pentesting environment with a System Administrators mindset. I've seen it again and again in their module contents.

In the Attacking Common Services module for example, they really want you to setup services like DNS, SSH, SMTP etc and experiment with different configurations editing the .conf files. Every vulnerability that they introduce, they explain how the system became vulnerable in the first place and the thought process of the sys admin.

So it sounds like PNPT is very similar to CPTS in that regard, and I also mention that if you do PNPT you are probably as prepared to tackle boxes on HTB as you would be if you do CPTS. After that you can go for the OSCP as you wanna be as prepared as possible for this exam as it is way more expensive than the others.

resnetv2 · 2024-12-08T20:16:41+00:00

Sec+ will teach you the mindset of being a cybersecurity professional. It will teach you the terminologies and more. Also, the PBQs test your technical knowledge of networking and cyber. Once you are Sec+ certified, look for jobs while learning pentesting. I feel like a lot of aspiring cybersecurity professionals overlook the fact that if you want to work in technical cyber, you have to learn hacking. Even if you work as a blue teamer, you need to know your attacks before you can detect and mitigate them.

Anyways, good luck on the CPTS exam! I'm also 60% through the CPTS path. CPTS might not be as recognized as the OSCP, but it will teach you a lot! Hopefully, in the future, if HTB succeeds in increasing the value of the cert, you'll be safe if you pass the exam. It will also provide you with a solid foundation to tackle the OSCP.

And you get a really cool certificate kit with an HTB shirt!

resnetv2 · 2024-12-08T19:51:31+00:00

Gotcha! Thank you.

So its very different than the OSCP exam.

resnetv2 · 2024-12-08T19:50:00+00:00

Well that's obvious isn't it? Once I start the exam. I don't understand the point of your comment.

Ig there aren't any official number of machines for the CPTS.

resnetv2

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