Start pentesting by building a strong foundation — learn basic networking (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP), Linux command line, and web/app security fundamentals (OWASP Top 10).
Practice in safe labs (TryHackMe, HackTheBox, DVWA, Metasploitable) while following a simple methodology: recon → scanning → enumeration → exploitation → post‑exploit → reporting. Get comfortable with core tools (Nmap, Burp Suite, Nikto, Dirb/ffuf, Metasploit) but focus first on why a technique works, not just clicking buttons.
Above all, stay legal and ethical: only test systems you own or have explicit permission to test. Learning the basics thoroughly will make real-world pentesting faster, safer, and far more effective.
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