Learn networking fundamentals, ethical hacking, web vulnerability analysis, blue-team defense, and incident response using free public labs.
Minimum: Intel i3 / Ryzen 3, 4GB–8GB RAM, 128GB SSD (use TryHackMe/PortSwigger browser labs without local VMs).
Recommended: Intel i5 / Ryzen 5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD (needed if running Kali Linux / VirtualBox / Wireshark locally).
Free Cloud Option: TryHackMe AttackBox, PortSwigger Web Security Academy & OverTheWire SSH — everything runs safely in browser/SSH.
Phone-Friendly Start
You can study theory & OverTheWire Bandit (Step 2) on Android using Termux SSH, but Steps 4–8 require a laptop.
Internet: 3–5 Mbps stable connection for browser labs and VPN/SSH sessions.
Hardware / Kit: None required — all labs run in safe virtualized or browser sandboxes (never test unauthorized networks).
Zero prior experience required — core concepts & first hands-on builds.
Understand how packets travel across local networks and the global internet.
Navigate Linux servers confidently, manage users/permissions, and inspect running processes.
Score 80% or higher (5 scenario questions) + submit your real practical capstone project after at least 7 days of study to earn a Verified MESHLUMA Certificate.
Tests are given after studying all 8 steps to prove real practical mastery.
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