Getting started
New here? Start with the platform, safe practice, and study habits.
- 001 Welcome to RedSec What this is, who it's for, and how the learning library is organized.
- 002 Your environment A minimal, safe setup to follow along — VM, tooling, and a local lab.
- 003 Learning roadmap for offensive security Learn Learning roadmap for offensive security through a safe, repeatable getting started workflow.
- 004 Choosing a safe practice lab Learn Choosing a safe practice lab through a safe, repeatable getting started workflow.
- 005 Setting up notes that scale Learn Setting up notes that scale through a safe, repeatable getting started workflow.
- 006 Reading technical writeups Learn Reading technical writeups through a safe, repeatable getting started workflow.
- 007 Building a weekly study routine Learn Building a weekly study routine through a safe, repeatable getting started workflow.
- 008 Using CTFs without getting stuck Learn Using CTFs without getting stuck through a safe, repeatable getting started workflow.
- 009 Understanding authorization and scope Learn Understanding authorization and scope through a safe, repeatable getting started workflow.
- 010 Creating a personal lab checklist Learn Creating a personal lab checklist through a safe, repeatable getting started workflow.
- 011 Measuring progress without vanity metrics Learn Measuring progress without vanity metrics through a safe, repeatable getting started workflow.
- 012 Moving from tutorials to independent testing Learn Moving from tutorials to independent testing through a safe, repeatable getting started workflow.
- 013 Building a beginner lab notebook Learn Building a beginner lab notebook through a safe, repeatable getting started workflow.
- 014 Choosing Linux, Windows, and cloud labs Learn Choosing Linux, Windows, and cloud labs through a safe, repeatable getting started workflow.
- 015 How to study one vulnerability class Learn How to study one vulnerability class through a safe, repeatable getting started workflow.
- 016 How to avoid tutorial dependence Learn How to avoid tutorial dependence through a safe, repeatable getting started workflow.
- 017 Creating a CTF review habit Learn Creating a CTF review habit through a safe, repeatable getting started workflow.
- 018 Tracking commands, screenshots, and evidence Learn Tracking commands, screenshots, and evidence through a safe, repeatable getting started workflow.
- 019 Building a personal glossary Learn Building a personal glossary through a safe, repeatable getting started workflow.
- 020 Planning a 30 day fundamentals sprint Learn Planning a 30 day fundamentals sprint through a safe, repeatable getting started workflow.
- 021 Planning a 90 day offensive security path Learn Planning a 90 day offensive security path through a safe, repeatable getting started workflow.
- 022 Knowing when to ask for hints Learn Knowing when to ask for hints through a safe, repeatable getting started workflow.