Cybersecurity Tools & Resources
Everything I personally use to practice ethical hacking, compete in CTF competitions, and stay safe online.
VPN
Essential for CTF labs and penetration testing practice. Keeps your real IP hidden while you're connecting to Hack The Box or TryHackMe. Fast, reliable, and works on all major platforms.
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The platform I use most for machine writeups. Realistic lab environments, active community, and a great path from beginner to CPTS. Free tier available, Pro Hacker subscription unlocks retired machines.
Start HackingPerfect for beginners. Guided learning paths, browser-based attack machine — no Kali setup needed. Great for getting your first flag without drowning in tooling.
Try for FreeCertifications & Courses
The gold standard penetration testing certification. Brutal 24-hour exam, completely hands-on. If you can do HTB Medium/Hard consistently, you're ready to start PEN-200. Worth every euro.
Learn MoreStructured learning paths directly tied to CPTS and CBBH certifications. Covers everything from web fundamentals to Active Directory attacks. Way cheaper than most bootcamps.
Explore PathsMassive library of cybersecurity courses — from CompTIA Security+ to ethical hacking bootcamps. Often on sale for €10-15. Great for structured video learning alongside hands-on CTF practice.
Browse CoursesTools
The standard attack distro. Pre-loaded with every tool you'll need: nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Gobuster, and hundreds more. Run as VM or dual-boot — free.
Download FreeThe go-to proxy for web application hacking. Intercept, modify and replay HTTP requests. The Community edition is free and covers everything you need for CTF web challenges.
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