Hello everyone, I’d like to share my 10-month journey in offensive security certifications and answer any questions you may have. I initially started with little knowledge; even unfamiliar with Nmap, and progressed all the way to earning the CRTO, a high-level red teaming certification. I'm now on a much-needed break (Not too far away from a burnout) and will be tackling maldev, bypassing and killing EDRs pretty soon with the CETP Certification.

Over this journey, I completed four offensive security certifications - out of a total of seven I currently hold, with the others being general cybersecurity certs not directly related to offensive security.

The offensive certs are: eJPT, eCPPT, PT1 and CRTO. (For the curious: my other certifications include ISC2 CC, CIAM, and CAMS.)

The TryHackMe rooms/paths I used as extra preparation for these certifications:

• eJPT: https://tryhackme.com/room/internal - Very similar to the final exam and that’s the only additional resource you’ll need.

• eCPPT: https://tryhackme.com/module/hacking-active-directory - Will give you all the necessary skills to tackle the AD portion of the exam. For the remaining sections, I recommend completing the Jr. Pentester Path.

• PT1: Check the THM recommended learning + you will need some solid API skills for the web part; use the PortSwigger free training.

• CRTO: The Red Team Path provided me with solid fundamentals that proved invaluable during the intensive CRTO course. I highly recommend completing it beforehand.

I’ve written a detailed review for each certification on my website, so feel free to check it out. In the meantime, it’s time for the AMA - drop your questions below and I’ll do my best to answer them all!

Hello everyone! Don't worry, this isn't going to be anything related to mental health (Not breaking any rules) It's more of career advice coming from someone who learned it the hard way. I'm not posting this to brag, really. I'm sharing this because I’m sure many people who are now the age I was back then will probably recognize themselves in this story. If you don’t want to read all of this, here’s my simple message for you: Keep on training, and training. THM is a great platform that, quite literally, changed my life. That’s why I decided to give back during an old giveaway on this subreddit. Remember: Effort beats talent when talent doesn't try.

I was lost and hopeless, but this is the story of how a passion was born. One that led me to currently have around 3 jobs in CSec and havung multiple great accomplishments! (Thank you, THM!)

A few years ago, I was 18. A lost computer science college student with no clear career path or desire to learn. I just liked computers. Basically, a typical gamer who wanted to play games and have fun. Fast forward to the end of 2023, I decided that something had to change. I had to change my life. I took a plane and changed continents to pursue my master's degree in cybersecurity. By the end of my master's program in Q1 of 2024, I spent my first ever earned money on a THM subscription, hoping that this platform would somehow give me the skills necessary to start a cybersecurity job and finally escape a tough financial situation since I spent most of my savings to fly out for an attempt at a new life.

I knew Offensive Security was made for me as soon as I started. I completed the Jr. Pentest Path, which led me to earn my first certification: the eJPT. My THM training then helped me earn the eCPPT certification as well. I also took some IAM courses on the platform, which helped me get my first job as a Cybersecurity consultant in IAM. Fast forward to today, I’m about to pass my CRTO, and as always, THM has the necessary modules to back up my training.

I was also able to develop tools capable of bypassing modern AVs. Currently, I’m working on bypassing EDRs! This is to show you that you don't need 5 years to achieve it. I did it in 1 and a half years, and I'm just the most average guy ever. So imagine how many of you, probably much better than me, could improve in such a short time if you put your mind to it. It all depends on how much work and effort you put into it! I always put in 4-5 hours daily after my full time job to hone my skills. Obviously, I won’t do that for long (burnout seems to be coming! It's all about balance.)

From a lost 18-year-old to a young adult with 3 offensive security certs, a full-time job in Europe as an IAM Consultant, and (very soon!) a part-time job as a red team operator.

I hope this testimony gives you the motivation, strength, and will to keep going. Things always get better if you decide to start today.

THM, I thank you for helping me find a purpose in this short time we have on this earth. Truly.

~ Dragkob

Today, I've completed 365 days of hacking in a row on TryHackMe

At last...dark mode! It's like I’ve gone from staring directly into the sun to chilling in a cozy cave... with Wi-Fi.

Hello there, I made it to 500 day streak of consistent work and study. I have no time for friends, my family rarely see me, my hobbies fall into oblivion, but I'm proud of myself. Now I'm trying to move to another city and land a new job, switching from Security Manager in GRC to Penetration Tester.

I want to wish everyone patience and never give up in your way towards your goals and dreams.

It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.

Completed a 365-day TryHackMe streak with 649 rooms, 82 badges, and over 12,000 events. Ranked in the top 1%. It wasn’t about speed, just daily persistence. Even small steps added up. Consistency made the difference. Persistence really does break every barrier.

I’m happy to share that I’ve officially passed the SOC Level 1 (TryHackMe) exam with a score of 922 (passing score: 750). The exam was challenging but very practical and well structured, especially around alert analysis, escalation decisions, and SOC workflows. Definitely a great learning experience for anyone aiming for a SOC Analyst L1 role. On to the next step 🚀 Happy to answer questions if anyone is preparing for it!

Up all night hacking for 60 days in a row! ~77 days clean from benzos. I started watching hacking videos and learning about Linux about 6 months ago, and it helped inspire me to get sober. I finished the Pre Security path and am 70% done with the Cyber Security 101 path. Where is everyone else on thir journey?

Top 9 doesn't mean that much. But i can say it's really gave determination to go more and more After BHMEA 2025 qualifications ctf i was disappointed of myself bc couldn't solve one machine with 0 point in our team🐢. But next time if god well inshallah

I started TryHackMe with one other founder back in 2019 - having coded the site from scratch 6 years ago, we've come a long way. TryHackMe has over 4 million learners, over 930 rooms, and is run by just over 100 people.

Ask me anything.

I'm so excited !

Hey all!

I'm Ashu - one of the co-founders at TryHackMe. I have background in security consulting/penetrating test, specialising in Cloud / AWS.

At TryHackMe, I work across almost all business areas —from content and product to sales and marketing. So feel free to ask me anything and everything.

For more focused convos - here's a few areas top of mind for me - so feel free to throw any Qs related to this

• Rise of AI in security environments and how this is going to impact the skills of cyber security professionals

• Supporting our users with their journey to getting a role in cyber

• Supporting our SOC and IR business clients with improving the skillsets of the team

• Thinking about how we can make TryHackMe more fun and engaging to use

Just finished cybersecurity 101 today, Going for blue team💙

Just wanna share my 6 months journey, every time I finish a room, I take a screenshot and post it on my personal discord server every day. After finishing 230+ rooms, it shaped me how hard Cybersecurity field is and how little I know about it, it encouraged me to be consistent, to learn and grind more.

Awesome community and they help users whenever we're stuck from a room. Exactly 6 months ago, I'm thinking how noob I am, I'm still a newbie though but better than before. Thank you TryHackMe!

Hints in the post suggests it's going to be a blue team certification. THM Certified SOC Analyst soon? 👀

IS THIS REAL ???

i just check my mails and found this, is it real, I did check the raw message format in gmail, id does look legitimate.

Do help!

And how would they even send this.??

I don't really know where to share this except here, so ye Tips before I dive in Cyber Security 101 would be greatly appreciated