TryHackMe — Jr Penetration Tester Learning Path (PT1)
Completed offensive security pathway covering web hacking, Burp Suite, network recon, Metasploit, vulnerability research, and privilege escalation.
This project summarizes my completion of the TryHackMe Jr Penetration Tester learning path, which builds practical offensive security skills aligned with entry-level penetration testing roles. The pathway provides structured coverage of methodology, tooling, and common exploitation techniques used in real assessments of web applications and enterprise environments.
Coverage Areas
- Pentesting Methodology — scoping, enumeration, exploitation mindset, and reporting discipline.
- Web Application Security — practical exploitation of common web vulnerabilities.
- Burp Suite — intercepting traffic, testing workflows, and vulnerability validation.
- Network Security & Recon — passive and active reconnaissance across core protocols.
- Vulnerability Research — identifying weak points, validating exploitability, and documenting risk.
- Metasploit — exploitation framework usage and post-exploitation fundamentals.
- Privilege Escalation — Linux and Windows privilege escalation techniques and patterns.
Practical Outcomes
By completing the labs and modules, I improved my ability to:
- Perform structured enumeration and attack-surface discovery.
- Validate vulnerabilities with evidence and clear impact articulation.
- Use industry-standard tools (Burp Suite, Metasploit) safely and methodically.
- Apply privilege escalation techniques to demonstrate realistic risk in enterprise contexts.
- Communicate findings clearly in a professional, remediation-oriented format.
Completion
- Path status: Completed (100%) - Credential: TryHackMe PT1 / Jr Penetration Tester certificate (available via TryHackMe profile)
Tags: Penetration Testing, Web Hacking, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Privilege Escalation