Penetration Testing for Beginners
October 23, 2025 · View on GitHub
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Test your skills in this challenge-based course covering essential penetration testing techniques. Each challenge requires you to independently discover and exploit vulnerabilities using industry-standard tools like Nmap, FTP, SMB, Telnet, Rsync, RDP, HTTP, and SSH. Perfect your reconnaissance and enumeration skills through self-guided exploration in a safe, controlled environment.
Exercises
| Index | Name | Difficulty | Practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🎯 Nmap Scanning and Telnet Access | Beginner | Start Challenge |
| 2 | 🎯 FTP Enumeration and Anonymous Access | Beginner | Start Challenge |
| 3 | 🎯 SMB Enumeration and Guest Access | Beginner | Start Challenge |
| 4 | 🎯 Telnet Brute Force and Weak Credentials | Beginner | Start Challenge |
| 5 | 🎯 Rsync Enumeration and Anonymous Sync | Beginner | Start Challenge |
| 6 | 🎯 RDP Enumeration and Weak Password Access | Beginner | Start Challenge |
| 7 | 🎯 HTTP Enumeration and Directory Traversal | Beginner | Start Challenge |
| 8 | 🎯 SSH Enumeration and Key-Based Access | Beginner | Start Challenge |
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