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OSCP Preparation Labs — Foundation Before PWK

OSCP preparation requires months of hands-on practice. Before buying PWK, master web vulnerabilities on Cyfotok, then graduate to HackTheBox/TryHackMe Linux boxes. Skipping web fundamentals makes OSCP unnecessarily painful.

Published 1 June 2025Updated 1 June 2026

Pre-OSCP checklist

Comfortable Linux CLI. Basic Python/Bash. Web: SQLi, XSS, file upload, command injection (Cyfotok). Active Directory basics (later). 100+ lab machines on HTB/TryHackMe.

Cyfotok's role in OSCP prep

Cyfotok is not an OSCP substitute — it builds web exploitation speed. Many OSCP boxes have web initial footholds; Cyfotok makes those trivial so you focus on privesc.

Timeline

3 months Cyfotok web labs → 3 months HTB easy/medium → enroll PWK → 3-6 months lab time → exam.

Frequently asked questions

OSCP cost from India?
PWK course + exam ~$1,500+ USD. Budget for retakes. Employer sponsorship common after proving commitment.

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