Week 1
Linux and general CTF skills
Build command-line fluency through Bandit, picoCTF fundamentals, SSH, Git, networking, and basic enumeration.
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Bandit 0–10
Complete OverTheWire Bandit levels 0–10, then solve picoCTF General Skills challenges until time expires.
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Bandit 11–17
Complete Bandit levels 11–17 and solve two or three picoCTF General Skills challenges.
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Bandit 18–24
Complete Bandit levels 18–24 and solve two or three picoCTF General Skills challenges.
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SSH keys, Git, and networking
Complete Bandit levels 25–29, focusing on SSH keys, Git, and networking.
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Finish Bandit
Complete Bandit levels 30–33 and revisit any level solved mainly through a walkthrough.
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Network pentesting foundations
Work through introductory network pentesting and Nmap material in TryHackMe's Jr Penetration Tester path.
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Timed general-skills set
Attempt six unseen easy picoCTF challenges under time pressure and write up two solutions.
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