MENTOR TRACK // M20
Legitimate Practice Beyond This Lab
Authorized platforms only. No unauthorized testing, ever.
By level
| Level | Where to spend time |
|---|---|
| Beginner | Purpose-built beginner labs, guided walkthroughs, official docs (Microsoft, RFCs, MITRE ATT&CK). |
| Intermediate | CTFs, vulnerable-by-design VMs, authorized practice ranges, defensive telemetry sandboxes. |
| Advanced | Complex ranges, red-team focused platforms, open-source security projects, detection engineering labs. |
| Professional prep | Vendor certs matched to your target role, published research, responsible-disclosure programs, conference talks. |
Non-negotiable
Only test systems you own or have written authorization for. Full stop.