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Learning path

Jr Penetration Tester (Legacy)

Learn the practical skills required to start your career as a professional penetration tester.

Modules
8
Hands-on labs
39
Estimated time
30h 40m
Difficulty level

intermediate

Update: this path is being retired soon! To keep learning, jump into the revamped version of this path below.

Jr Penetration Tester

Jr Penetration Tester

intermediate

Learn the practical skills required to start your career as a professional penetration tester.

Path Jr Penetration Tester (Legacy)

This path has been replaced by the new “Jr Penetration Tester“ learning path. Please enrol in the updated version.

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Introduction

The original Jr Penetration Tester path covers the core technical skills that will allow you to succeed as a junior penetration tester. Upon completing this path, you will have the practical skills necessary to perform security assessments against web applications and enterprise infrastructure. If you've already started or completed this path, your progress on shared modules is preserved. We encourage you to enrol in the updated Jr Penetration Tester path for the best experience.

Section 1

Introduction to Cyber Security

Offensive Security IntroDefensive Security IntroCareers in Cyber
Topic Rewind Recap

Section 2

Introduction to Pentesting

Pentesting FundamentalsPrinciples of Security
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Section 6

Vulnerability Research

Vulnerabilities 101Exploit VulnerabilitiesVulnerability Capstone
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Section 8

Privilege Escalation

What the Shell?Linux Privilege EscalationWindows Privilege Escalation
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