OSCP+ Exam Strategy: Cracking the 40-Point Active Directory Set Under Time Pressure
OSCP+ Exam Strategy: Cracking the 40-Point Active Directory Set Under Time Pressure
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In the PEN-200 examination structure, clearing the 40-point Active Directory set within the first 4–6 hours drastically improves pass rates. Approaching the environment with a structured timeline prevents burnout and keeps documentation clean for your final submission.
Target Infrastructure Credentials Reference:
OffSec Credentials:
Username: r.adrews
Password: BusyOfficeWorker890
Initial Targets: 192.168.x.206, 192.168.x.202, 192.168.x.200
Recommended Exam Timeline
• Hours 0–2: Establish initial access, perform low-privilege token verification (
whoami /priv), and run bloodhound collection.• Hours 2–4: Execute lateral movement to Member Server 01/02 and harvest local hashes or Kerberos tickets.
• Hours 4–6: Perform final escalation against the Domain Controller (e.g., DCSync, RBCD, or LAPS extraction) and take verified screenshots.
• Hours 6+: Transition to standalone machines with 40 points already secured.
Don't Get Stuck on Unexpected AD Variations
Review verified walkthroughs and command logs across all current AD sets before starting your exam session:
Access Verified AD Sets Writeups →Essential Documentation Checklist
Before switching away from the Active Directory network, make sure you have captured:
- Exact
ipconfig /allandwhoamioutputs side-by-side with proof files. - Full exploit scripts, custom payloads, and modified parameters.
- Clean terminal logs from your initial foothold through to the Domain Controller compromise.
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