# Source Zero Con References

### Training

#### Books

Engebretson, Patrick. (2013) The Basics of Hacking and Penetration Testing. Syngress. 

OccupyTheWeb. (2019) Linux Basics For Hackers: Getting Started with Networking, Scripting, and Security in Kali. No Starch Press. 

Weidman, Georgia. (2014) Penetration Testing: A Hands-On Introduction to Hacking. No Starch Press.

#### Courses

The Cyber Mentor. (2023, January). Practical Ethical Hacking – 15 Hrs \[video]. Youtube. [https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=3FNYvj2U0HM\&lc=UgwWx\_P1fsJGXFhwLfd4AaABAg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FNYvj2U0HM\&lc=UgwWx_P1fsJGXFhwLfd4AaABAg). (FREE!) 

TCM Academy. Practical Network Penetration Tester. [https://certifications.tcm-sec.com/pnpt/ ](https://certifications.tcm-sec.com/pnpt/)

CompTIA. Multiple Certifications (Security+, Network+, Pentest+). [https://www.comptia.org/training/by-certification ](https://www.comptia.org/training/by-certification)

Offensive Security. Fundamentals (100-level) and Multiple Certifications. <https://www.offsec.com/courses-and-certifications/>&#x20;

SANS. Several Penetration Testing Courses (Offensive Operations Learning Path). <https://www.sans.org/cyber-security-skills-roadmap/?msc=main-nav>&#x20;

TryHackMe. Jr. Penetration Tester and Offensive Pentesting Learning Paths. [https://tryhackme.com/hacktivities ](https://tryhackme.com/hacktivities)

HacktheBox. Numerous Learning Paths Including Certified Penetration Testing Specialist. <https://academy.hackthebox.com/#pills-job-role-paths-tab>

### Certifications

#### Entry Level

Certified Penetration Testing Certification (CPTS). <https://academy.hackthebox.com/preview/certifications/htb-certified-penetration-testing-specialist>

Junior Penetration Tester (eJPT). <https://info.ine.com/ejpt/>

GIAC Penetration Tester Certification (GPEN). <https://www.giac.org/certifications/penetration-tester-gpen/>

Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP). <https://www.offsec.com/courses/pen-200/>

CompTIA Pentest+. <https://www.comptia.org/certifications/pentest>

Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT). <https://certifications.tcm-sec.com/pnpt/>

#### Intermediate

Certified Red Team Operator (CRTO). <https://training.zeropointsecurity.co.uk/courses/red-team-ops>

GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN). <https://www.giac.org/certifications/exploit-researcher-advanced-penetration-tester-gxpn/>

Offensive Security Experienced Pentester (OSEP). <https://www.offsec.com/courses/pen-300/>

### Experience

HackTheBox. <https://www.hackthebox.com/>.&#x20;

OSCP-Like Hack The Box Machines. <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dwSMIAPIam0PuRBkCiDI88pU3yzrqqHkDtBngUHNCw8/edit#gid=1839402159>&#x20;

Proving Grounds (Offsec). <https://www.offsec.com/labs/>

TryHackMe. [https://tryhackme.com. ](https://tryhackme.com)