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"I started my OffSec journey with OSCP and later continued with certifications such as OSEP, OSWE, and OSWP. For me, the greatest value of certifications was never the badge itself. They provided a structured way to build different offensive security skills, from penetration testing fundamentals to Active Directory attacks, evasion, and source code review."
"Certifications helped me build a strong technical foundation, but real-world security work taught me that certification is only the beginning. Working on actual penetration tests, red team engagements, vulnerability research, and security research requires much more adaptability than any exam can reproduce."
💡 My advice to newcomers: Don't collect certifications simply for the credential. Identify the skill you want to develop, then choose the certification that helps close that gap. Build practical projects alongside your studies, document what you learn, and keep challenging yourself outside the exam environment.
"A certification may help open the door, but what you build after earning it is what shapes your career."
HE WEI (ギカク)
Red Team Analyst / Offensive Security Researcher
"I started AI-300 with a strong background in web, mobile, and API penetration testing, along with OSCP, OSWE, and OSEP, but with very little prior knowledge of AI security. The course provided the structured introduction I was looking for and helped me understand areas such as RAG, MCP and tool surfaces, and AI supply-chain security."
"I spent around two weeks completing the course and another two weeks working through the labs. I then completed the exam in approximately 16 hours and scored 100/100."
"My biggest takeaway is that AI can be a powerful force multiplier, but only with proper steering and verification. For anyone preparing for OSAI, I'd recommend completing the entire course, spending as much time as possible in the labs, documenting everything, and focusing heavily on enumeration. If something isn't working as expected, take a step back and enumerate again instead of getting stuck in a rabbit hole."
"Overall, I'd recommend AI-300 to security consultants who want to build a practical foundation in AI security and keep up with how the industry is evolving."
"The journey to OSCP was challenging but incredibly rewarding. The Try Harder mentality changed how I approach problems..."
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