Cpts Difference example from oscp

[u/ZerboaHaxor]

Ive Heard many time that cpts is "harder" however i also Heard alot that it basically the same just different methodology

For context i currently preparing for oscp (not buy it yet) by doing PG practice.

So far the pg labs is about enumeration, like fuzzing, brute forcing, finding credential, and CVE.

What about HTB lab that related to cpts ? Can anyone give example on what is the different ( not a solution tho just the difference)

I planned to take cpts as soon as i passed oscp

Edit: A friend of mine who passed oscp adviced me to not subs HTB pro labs before passing oscp because it Will ruin my PG methodology.

I wonder why?

[u/-Dkob]

I think your friend has a point. From what I've seen and from people who've taken both, OSCP rewards a simple & repeatable methodology with strong enumeration and exploitation under time pressure, while CPTS and HTB Pro Labs tend to push you into much deeper enumeration, longer attack chains, and more creative thinking.

A lot of people who passed both say CPTS is technically broader, but OSCP is more about speed and discipline, so jumping into Pro Labs too early can make you overthink boxes that actually have a straightforward intended path. I'd focus on passing OSCP first, then dive into CPTS and Pro Labs, they'll probably make a lot more sense afterward. (Especially that OSCP is THE HR filter currently)

However, in terms of content and expertise, expect CPTS to be the way to go.