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title: Introduction to pentest
course: intro_pentest
layout: course
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This course is meant to be a very gentle yet thorough guide to the world of
hacking and penetration testing. It’s specifically aimed at helping you master
the basic steps needed to complete a hack or penetration test without
overwhelming you. By the time you end this course, you’ll have a solid
understanding of the penetration testing process and you’ll be comfortable with
the basic tools needed to complete the job.

Specifically, this course is aimed at people who are new to the world of
hacking and penetration testing, for those with little or no previous
experience, for those who are frustrated by the inability to see the big picture
(how the various tools and phases fit together), or those looking to expand
their knowledge of offensive security.

In short, this course is made for anyone interested in computer security,
hacking or penetration testing but has no prior experience and not sure where
to begin.
