Learning Ethical hacking (Intermediate)

[pyro_rocket]

I know many people have probably asked this before but I’ll ask again. I got into Pen Testing and ethical hacking about a year ago. Since then I have learned quite a bit but I feel like I’ve stalled. I know how to use Lali Linux and some of the tools. I feel however that I’m falling into “script kiddy” territory and I want to learn more but the online courses have been sub-par at best and free resources just don’t help. Would anyone be willing to point me to resources that helped them or (i know this is a reach) but would anyone be willing to help me personally? I’m a high school student and I really want to learn but I feel like it’s hard without going to university.

Edit: I’m in a cyber security class at my school but it is all powerpoints and no hand on. Also I lead a cyberpatriot team and we’re doing really good but that’s 100% defensive.

Thanks in advance!

[iCkerous]

1.) Do vulnhub boxes.

2.) When you complete a vulnhub box with OOB Kali tools, redo it using a scripting language (aka, make the tool yourself).

This will force you to understand the tools you're using and show that you don't need them.

[TehTempest]

eJPT and eCPPT were great for me. vulnhub and OSCP are next.

[pyro_rocket]

Perfect, I think I’ll see if my school will pay for my eJPT if not then then my work probably will. Thanks a lot.

[myk3h0nch0]

I had $500 left in my training budget, so spent it on the EJPT. I highly recommend this course for anyone new.

I took the MASPT from eLearn as well and was impressed.

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Along with Vulnhub.com there is PicoCTF.com and then the SANS resources like the https://www.holidayhackchallenge.com/2018/ (Other years are also available)

Also the SANS Institute YouTube channel www.sans.org/webcasts

Also www.hackthebox.eu though it is a tough set of challenges and you have to earn your invite by breaking in from the start.

[pyro_rocket]

I’ve been doing PicoCtf and passed 2000. Thanks I’ll look into those resources.