Re: OSSTM Training/Certification

From: tom91at_private
Date: Wed Jul 30 2003 - 17:15:38 PDT

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    Hi Michael,
    
    I took the OPST training course in Barcelona earlier this year and found 
    it very worthwhile. If you're serious about wanting to learn/expand your 
    Pen testing skills and understand many of the issues beyond just the 
    technical like planning, budgeting, contracts and the legal side then I'd 
    highly recommend you check it out - it's well beyond anything I come 
    across in the usual books/literature or vendor/hacker courses. What I 
    liked most about the course is how it encourages you to develop a broader 
    mindset (and skill base) than just point a scanner - run an exploit and 
    refer to the CVE's on the write up and the 5 days was very hand’s on.
    
    If you do go, I'd suggest you brush up on your Linux and re-read the 
    OSSTMM 2.0. And it's always worthwhile to ask plenty of question up front 
    from the course trainer so you get a feel for what he/she is like - what 
    experiences he can bring to the table and what you can expect by doing it.
    
    Hope this was helpful.
    Tom.
    
    
    
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    >Can anyone comment on the classes and certifications that are now 
    associated
    >with the OSSTM? I'm trying to take the OPST course here in Dallas, but 
    there
    >doesn't seem to be much interest - so I'm afraid the class will be
    >cancelled. Is it just new and unknown?
    >
    >Relevant URL: http://www.isecom.org/projects/opst.htm
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    >Thanks in advance,
    >Michael
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