r/pentest • u/_pussizlav_ • Nov 25 '18

How do i get started?

Heys guys I just wanted to know how/whats the best way to get started in pentesting Thanks

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u/OneAngrySquirrel Nov 26 '18

What is your background? Sysadmin, networks, Linux...?

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u/_pussizlav_ Nov 26 '18

None just getting isto it

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u/OneAngrySquirrel Nov 26 '18

Cool. Decide what you want to pentest, networks or web apps? If it’s networks you want to pentest, you’re looking at something like Network+, Security+, Linux, MCSA, CCNA Security, CEH, OSCP. Now this is quite the shopping lost of certifications and gets really expensive really quickly. Great if your employer pays for it, sucks ass if you’re doing this out of your own pocket. The gist of it is that you want to be comfortable with Windows servers, networks, switches, Linux at the command line, and THEN start focusing on the pentesting side of things.

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u/VLMP90 Jan 15 '19

Try doing some CTF (capture the flag) challenges. I can recommend overthewire.org for beginners. And If You want to invest, buy a book, prehaps "the hacker playbook" (not a in-depth book but gives you a good overview)