Beginner Hacking

Beginner hacking means learning ethical hacking: the legal, authorized practice of finding security weaknesses before attackers do. You don’t need prior experience. You need basic Linux skills, a safe practice lab and a clear learning path.

This collection brings together Cracking Station’s beginner-friendly guides: how to use TryHackMe, connecting to labs with OpenVPN on Windows and Linux, first-room walkthroughs like Welcome, Tutorial and Starting Out in CyberSec, essential Linux commands, and the Cyber Security Roadmap 2026 for planning your next steps.

Every tutorial is hands-on and step by step, written by a certified CEH and CEI instructor. Practice only on platforms and systems you have permission to test, such as TryHackMe, Hack The Box or your own virtual lab.