Zero to Pentester: A Resource Guide for Aspiring Ethical Hackers

Zero to Pentester: A Resource Guide for Aspiring Ethical Hackers

A free, hands-on roadmap from absolute beginner to your first shell

Why this e-book?

I wasted countless evenings bouncing between random tutorials, outdated blog posts, and pricey “all-in-one” courses before I finally cracked the code on how to learn pentesting efficiently. Zero to Pentester packages every lesson, shortcut, and resource I wish someone had handed me on day one—so you can skip the guesswork and dive straight into real-world practice.

What you’ll get inside (45 pages)

• Action-ready labs & platforms – Side-by-side cost, difficulty, and time comparisons for Hack The Box, TryHackMe, PortSwigger Academy, and more.
• “Do it now” tasks – Bite-sized challenges at the end of every chapter turn knowledge into muscle memory.
• Certification roadmap – Clear milestones from entry-level eJPT all the way to OSCP/OSEP, with budget notes and study tips.
• Community & portfolio hacks – How to leverage Discord, GitHub, Medium, and LinkedIn to build credibility and land interviews—even before your first job.
• Lifetime updates – As tools change and prices shift, you’ll get refreshed versions free of charge.

Perfect for you if you…

• Keep asking “Where do I even start in offensive security?”
• Need a budget-friendly learning plan you can follow after work or school.
• Prefer hands-on labs over dry theory.
• Want a pay-what-you-want (yes, free!) resource that respects tight wallets.

How it works

1. Click “I want this!” and enter 0 (or any tip you feel it’s worth).
2. Download the PDF instantly.
3. Pick one task from Chapter 1 and start hacking within the next 15 minutes.
4. This e-book is free because everyone deserves access to quality learning, no matter their budget. If Zero to Pentester saved you time, gave you a breakthrough, or helped you avoid costly mistakes, please consider leaving a tip—any amount makes a real difference. Your support funds new labs, keeps future updates free, and helps grow this community for everyone.
5. Your honest feedback means the world! If this e-book helped you on your pentesting journey—even just a little—I’d love to hear from you. A quick review or a few words about your experience will help improve future editions and guide more learners just like you.