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Studying for a practical #certification exam? We’ve got some pro tips to help you pass today! Check these out and apply them when you’re ready to take the exam - whether it’s for the Practical Mobile Pentest Associate (PMPA), Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT), or something else entirely! hubs.la/Q04pR2X40 𝗧𝗶𝗽 #𝟭 - 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀. Seriously, don’t skip a thing. The documents will give you everything you need to know: the rules of engagement, the tools involved, how often you can use those tools, and so on. Don’t take any shortcuts either; review everything so you don’t miss any critical details. 𝗧𝗶𝗽 #𝟮 - 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀. Make sure you have a thorough knowledge of all the skills and tools you will need to utilize during your exam. If there’s anything you feel inadequate with, dedicate time to improving in this area. Remember: Practice is the only way to get better. 𝗧𝗶𝗽 #𝟯 - 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝗻. In practical exams, you usually have options for scoring “easy wins” - that is, lower-level vulnerabilities that are easier to exploit. Use these to wrack up points AND boost your confidence, so that when the bigger challenges present themselves, you’ll be ready. 𝗧𝗶𝗽 #𝟰 - 𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝗪𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲? On top of study sessions, you’ll want to dedicate at least one session to simulating what the exam experience will be like. Do this by setting up a time-limited scenario meant to mimic the actual exam. TryHackme or HackTheBox can help out with this. Ideally you’ll want to do this a few times to sharpen your abilities for the real thing. 𝗧𝗶𝗽 #𝟱 - 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲. If you need to do a retake (which we offer for free with each cert exam purchase), don’t sweat it. In fact, view your first attempt as a “practice run,” and use it to get comfortable with the exam. And when you retake it, you are much likelier to ace it having prior knowledge. What would you add? What did we miss? Did it take you a few times to pass your last certification exam? We’d love to hear your stories!

Catch our FREE Practical Help Desk course on YouTube! And if you like it, consider checking out the free and paid courses in the TCM Security Academy. Or go further in your IT journey with the PHDA (Practical #HelpDesk Associate) certification. Watch it here: hubs.la/Q04pWsX20

@Hussain02786731 Thanks for the feedback! Maybe it's something we can address in the future.

@TCMSecurity Having a blast currently! Andrew Prince is such a great teacher. But man that Windows portion (processes) feels so heavy and dense. I feel like this part assumed alot from students and required more content. Still, the wealth of knowledge from Andrew is amazing.

SOC 101: The course that changed the game for our #blueteaming content. If you haven't taken this course, it's a hearty introduction to the world of security operations. And we mean it: This course entails 30 hours of content that includes fundamentals, digital forensics, threat intelligence, incident response, and much more. The reviews from students who have successfully completed SOC 101 have been amazing, and if you're eager to learn more about what it's like to be a SOC analyst, we'd highly recommend checking it out yourself. hubs.la/Q04pR6Wt0

Every cybersecurity journey begins with a strong foundation. Whether you're entirely new to IT, exploring cybersecurity for the first time, or looking to strengthen your fundamentals, the TCM Security Academy offers a collection of foundational courses designed to help you build practical, real-world skills. Find them here: hubs.la/Q04pQRvs0 Here's a sample of what’s currently available: 🐍 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟭𝟬𝟬: Learn the Python fundamentals you'll use throughout your cybersecurity journey. 🖥️ 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗸: Experience what it's really like to work in IT support through realistic, hands-on scenarios. 🤖 𝗔𝗜 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝟭𝟬𝟬: Explore the building blocks of AI and large language models before taking a deeper dive. These courses are available in the TCM Security Academy's free tier, making it easy to start building your foundation at your own pace. Which course are you most interested in? Or if you've already taken one, which would you recommend to someone just getting started?

@actuallyclover Sent you a DM!

I have had a support ticket open with your team for a little over a week (with no response) regarding a paid cert that I can't access @TCMSecurity, can you please get back to me.

@corewarrior @GarrGhar @runasand @seclilc @InsiderPhD @0dayCTF @TheMsterDoctor1 @CroodSolutions @Alh4zr3d @pry0cc @d0rkph0enix @rana__khalil @I_Am_Jakoby @TaelurAlexis @CSKIP71 @JackRhysider @AccidentalCISO @Jhaddix Thank you! <3

#FF of #InfoSec && #CyberSecurity professionals @GarrGhar @runasand @seclilc @InsiderPhD @0dayCTF @TheMsterDoctor1 @CroodSolutions @Alh4zr3d @pry0cc @d0rkph0enix @rana__khalil @TCMSecurity @I_Am_Jakoby @TaelurAlexis @CSKIP71 @JackRhysider @AccidentalCISO @Jhaddix

@actuallyclover Hi! We'll send you a DM.

𝗦𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗼 𝗔𝗻𝗲𝘇 𝗠𝗮𝘇𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗼, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗖𝗠 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺! 𝗛𝗲’𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗢𝗖 & 𝗔𝗜 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲! Based in Northern Virginia (and originally from Bolivia), Carlo is deeply passionate about helping students build practical blue-team skills through hands-on training, real-world investigations, and evidence-driven cyber defense. When he’s not teaching students how to think like a SOC analyst, you'll probably find him building cyber labs and CTF challenges, mentoring aspiring cybersecurity professionals, cheering on Real Madrid or Inter Miami, or spending time with his wife and his labradoodle, Cookie. ⚽🐶 One thing that really drives Carlo is helping people realize they're capable of succeeding in cybersecurity, which can initially seem intimidating. As he says, "cybersecurity can feel overwhelming at first, but with the right mentorship, practice, and community, people can go much further than they think." You can catch Carlo at DEF CON 34, where he’ll be co-leading the four-day training “Blue vs Red Bootcamp: From Attacker Playbooks to Defender Detections” starting August 8th. More on that opportunity here: hubs.la/Q04pPnjs0 We're so excited to have Carlo on the team and can't wait for our students to learn from his wealth of experience. Welcome to TCM Security, Carlo!

KEV.... a really useful tool from @CISACyber

@Daniel035535591 Sweet! Which cert?

@TCMSecurity Yaaas, I just got my favorite certification on sale and now I'm reaping the benefits of being earlybird!.

𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: We extended it due to popular demand, so you have one more day to grab these promos. 👇 Today is your absolute last chance to save big during our Summer Sale! We shut it down for good at 11:59 PM ET tonight, and we won't be extending it. You can save 20% on certifications and all of our live trainings as well as 50% off your first payment to the TCM Security Academy (use the code CAMPTCM to redeem.) Have you already purchased something on sale? Tell us in the comments! 🔗 hubs.la/Q04pJ75n0

Need a few new sources for finding cybersecurity news? We've got you covered in this short! Our suggestions include Reddit, #Discord, setting up a personalized RSS feed, and more. Where do you get YOUR #cybersecurity news at? Comment below and share your resources with the community! Get involved with the TCMS community on Discord, where we have 70k+ members. You might also find it's a useful news source sometimes! hubs.la/Q04py8yg0

Want to increase your chances of success as a penetration tester? Build the skills that matter with our cybersecurity courses and certifications, like the PJPT (Practical Junior Penetration Tester), which is still 20% off through 11:59 PM ET today! hubs.la/Q04pH_Ls0 What separates great penetration testers from the rest? While technical skills are essential, the following qualities can make all the difference: 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴. The #cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving, and successful pentesters evolve with it. They invest in courses and certifications, attend live trainings, stay current on industry news, and continuously sharpen their skills. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁. Setbacks are part of the journey. The best pentesters learn from failures, adapt, and keep moving forward instead of letting challenges define them. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹. Small details often lead to big discoveries. Rather than rushing through assessments or taking shortcuts, they approach their work methodically and investigate what others might overlook. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. Every engagement is different. Outstanding #pentesters know how to pivot when needed, embrace new challenges, and quickly learn the tools and techniques required for the task at hand.

@sebek_stoj <3

DANKE😭 @TCMSecurity 💘

@HeathenTwitch Thank you for sharing - both of these are fantastic!

@TCMSecurity More food recommendations: Great German food/beer at Hofbrauhaus. In and Out is always a staple

Attending DEF CON for the very first time? The 11th? We've put together a guide for newbies and old-timers alike covering what to do, where to find us (spoiler alert: Noob Village), and a few talks we think are worth checking out. We've also included restaurant recommendations, downtime activities, and a few ideas for escaping the crowds when you need a little decompression. #DEFCON 34 is just over 20 days away, and we can't wait. What are you most excited for this year? See you soon, Vegas! 👋

@carita_anz We had some technical difficulties with LinkedIn, but here's the entire guide: tcm.rocks/vegas-guide

@TCMSecurity A link would be helpful

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Day 212–213 of #300DaysOfCoding Finally knocked out the “Intermediate” kata on Codewars! I’ve been deep in PJPT prep + Udemy courses this month and forgot to post my progress, but I’m still grinding daily. #codewars #PNPT #OSCP