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CPTS Roadmap

A phase by phase plan for CPTS preparation. Tick tasks as you finish them. Progress is saved in this browser.

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Phase 1: Foundations

Networking basics: TCP/IP, ports, DNS, HTTP
Linux command line and file permissions
Windows and Active Directory basics
Scripting: Bash and Pythonplanned

Phase 2: Reconnaissance and Enumeration

Enumeration methodologynote
Port scanning with Nmap
Service enumeration (SMB, LDAP, SNMP, and more)
Web content and vhost discovery

Phase 3: Web Attacks

SQL injection and command injection
Cross-site scripting
File inclusion and file upload
Authentication and access control flaws

Phase 4: Active Directory

AD enumeration and BloodHound
Kerberos attacks and credential abuse
Lateral movement inside a domain

Phase 5: Privilege Escalation

Linux privilege escalation
Windows privilege escalation

Phase 6: Pivoting and Tunneling

Port forwarding and SOCKS proxies
Pivoting across multiple networks

Phase 7: Reporting and Exam Prep

Write a clear penetration test report
Build a reusable report template
Timed practice on Pro Labs

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