Part 1: How to Become a Pentester in 2025: Free & Affordable Online Labs
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Summary
For those interested in becoming a pentester, there are various free and affordable online labs available to help accelerate the learning journey.
Hack the Box Academy provides a range of beginner-friendly lessons and advanced material, along with hands-on labs to practice concepts.
PortSwigger’s Web Security Academy is completely free and focused on hacking web applications with Burp Suite, whilst also offering a paid certification.
TryHackMe is recommended for absolute newcomers and provides structured guided learning paths and lab time.
OffSec is a one-stop shop for ethical hacking, maintaining Kali Linux, the Exploit Database, and Kali NetHunter, whilst also providing learning materials and certifications.
This article series provides a practical roadmap to point people towards the relevant resources and skills required for becoming a pentester.
The next article in the series will focus on the best YouTube channels for pentesting in 2025.