Pentesting Fundamentals
Comprehensive introduction to penetration testing concepts, methodologies, ethics, and practical application. Essential foundation for PT1 certification.
Read WriteupPT1 Exam Preparation
Preparing for the TryHackMe Junior Penetration Tester (PT1) exam. This section contains detailed writeups for each room I complete as part of my PT1 certification journey.
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Principles of Security
Covers fundamental security principles including CIA triad, privilege management, security models, threat modeling, and incident response. Core security knowledge for penetration testing.
Read WriteupWalking An Application
Covers systematic web application exploration techniques including source code analysis, developer tools usage, and network monitoring. Essential skills for web application security assessment.
Read WriteupPT1 Exam Information
The PT1 certification demonstrates foundational penetration testing skills including:
- Network reconnaissance and enumeration
- Web application security assessment
- Privilege escalation techniques
- Post-exploitation activities
- Report writing and documentation
Study Tips
- Practice regularly on TryHackMe rooms
- Focus on understanding the methodology, not just tools
- Document your findings thoroughly
- Review common vulnerabilities and exploitation techniques
- Practice time management for the exam