What you’ll explore
- Building isolated test environments with VMs and containers.
- Recon, enumeration, and threat modeling basics.
- Practicing exploits on intentionally vulnerable targets.
Cybersec and hacking
Spin up safe labs, break things ethically, and document what you learn. This is all about deliberate practice, not reckless poking.
Lab-first mindset
Reproducible notes
Responsible disclosure
Starter missions
- Assemble a notes repo with commands, findings, and mitigations.
- Complete a small CTF room and write a concise walkthrough.
- Harden a demo service, measure improvements, and repeat.
Safety & ethics
Keep testing to approved scopes, log every step, and learn how to communicate findings clearly. Intent matters—stay on the right side of consent and documentation.