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I am currently using obsidian but I could make a proper notes of the concepts , tools like that I am fully exhausted when I touch the notes part fter sometime I am skipping it but I do know that notes plays a vital role but I can't make a proper notes of the things I am learning I need guidance of how to take notes even if you have templates you can share those that will be very useful I like to know how you guys takes not in which structure like sub headings Thanks in advance. 💫

Alright, I’m gonna be real here.

I just finished eJPT, and instead of feeling confident… I feel like I barely scratched the surface.

Now everyone says “start CPTS next” — but honestly, I don’t feel ready at all.

I don’t even know what exactly I’m lacking… and that’s the most frustrating part.

Here’s where I’m stuck:

• I feel weak in SQL Injection (I don’t even know SQL basics properly)
• My fundamentals feel shaky, like I learned things but didn’t master them
• When I look at CPTS content, it feels WAY more advanced
• I don’t know if I should jump in or prepare more before starting

And the worst part: 👉 I don’t know WHAT to fix or HOW to fix it

I don’t want to rush into CPTS and get crushed, but I also don’t want to waste time over-preparing without direction.

So I need honest advice from people who’ve been here:

• After eJPT, did you feel ready for CPTS or not?
• What skills should be STRONG before starting CPTS?
• Should I pause and focus on specific areas (like SQLi, enumeration, etc.)?
• Or should I just jump into CPTS and learn along the way?

Also, if you were in my position: 👉 What would your exact next 30–60 day plan look like?

Right now I feel stuck between “not ready” and “don’t know what to do next.”

Would really appreciate some real guidance.

Hey everyone,

I’m currently in a phase where I really want to learn SQL Injection (SQLi), but honestly… I feel completely lost.

I don’t even know the basics of SQL properly, and when I try to jump into SQLi, everything feels confusing and overwhelming. I understand that SQLi is important for web pentesting, but right now it feels way tougher than I expected.

My main problems:

• I don’t have a clear roadmap
• I don’t know what fundamentals I should learn first
• When I watch random content, it doesn’t connect together
• I get confused between concepts like requests, databases, payloads, etc.

One important thing about me: 👉 I learn best through video-based learning rather than just reading docs

So I wanted to ask:

• Can someone suggest a clear beginner → advanced roadmap for SQLi?
• What should I learn before starting SQL injection?
• Any good video resources / courses / YouTube playlists you recommend?
• How did you personally go from zero to understanding SQLi?

Right now I feel like I’m trying to run without even knowing how to walk.

Any guidance would really help 🙏

Hey everyone,

I recently cleared eJPT and I’m planning to go for CPTS next. I’m trying to understand the real-world value of these certifications in terms of getting a job.

For those who have completed both:

• Were you able to land a Junior Pentester or Junior VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing) role?
• How long did it take after certification?
• Did you need additional things like HTB machines, bug bounty experience, or internships?
• What skills did companies actually test you on during interviews?

I’m especially interested in hearing honest experiences — whether it worked out or not — so I can plan my next steps properly.

Thanks in advance!