OSCP

The OSCP was where my infosec journey actually started. I took it back in 2020, at 18, to build a real foundation in hands-on penetration testing instead of just reading about it.

The exam is a 24-hour practical: a set of machines to compromise from scratch, followed by a full report. I passed it with all five machines rooted. The lab grind taught me how to enumerate properly and stay methodical under pressure.