Career path

Penetration Testing

The Red Team path — offensive security, ethical hacking, and adversary emulation.

Steps: 3
Highest cost estimate: 3,250 USD
Field: Cybersecurity

Prerequisites

Strong Linux & networking, Security+ baseline.

Visual roadmap

Step 1
Step 1 · Start
CompTIA PenTest+
CompTIA
Intermediate
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Why now:
To build the foundation needed for the next stage
What you learn:
Review the official certification objectives for covered skills
When to move on:
After completing the learning objectives and feeling ready for the next stage
Step 2
Step 2 · Core skills
EC
CEH (Certified Ethical…
EC-Council
Intermediate
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Why now:
To build the foundation needed for the next stage
What you learn:
Review the official certification objectives for covered skills
When to move on:
After completing the learning objectives and feeling ready for the next stage
Step 3
Step 3 · Specialize
OF
OSCP
OffSec
Advanced
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Why now:
To build the foundation needed for the next stage
What you learn:
Review the official certification objectives for covered skills
When to move on:
After completing the learning objectives and feeling ready for the next stage

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Educational Cost Scenario

Estimated total across all steps

Highest estimate (sum of steps): 3,250USD
Price breakdown: Verified: 0
Legacy estimate: 3
Free: 0
Variable: 0
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