Cybersecurity

I needed a second attempt for the TCM PNPT exam because I underestimated the importance of enumeration. I skimmed through it the first time, and that was a big mistake. Enumeration is the key! If you don’t get that part right, everything else becomes much harder. The Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT) exam by TCM Security is one of the best hands-on penetration testing certifications out there. Unlike traditional multiple-choice exams, it simulates a real-world pentest engagement, requiring critical thinking, exploitation skills, and a well-documented report. It’s a challenge, but if you prepare properly, it’s very doable. To prepare, I started with the Practical Ethical Hacking (PEH) course, which lays the foundation. It covers networking, Active Directory exploitation, OSINT, web attacks, and post-exploitation techniques. Everything in the PNPT exam is based on what’s taught in PEH, so taking the time to understand these concepts is essential. I also went through the Exter...