He stayed up for 24 hours straight to pass one of OffSec’s toughest exams. In this episode of The Hacker’s Cache, I sit down with Pratham Shah, a 21-year-old cybersecurity consultant who holds OSCE3, OSCP+, OSWA, and more. We break down his insane study grind, how OSWA pushed him harder than OSCP, and why he thinks passion matters more than paychecks. From bug bounty beginnings to expert-level certifications, this episode is packed with raw stories, certification strategy, and hard-earned advice for anyone chasing a career in offensive security. Whether you're working on OSCP, OSWA, or just breaking into hacking, this one hits deep.
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