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All career pathsRED TEAM & PENETRATION TESTING CAREER PATH

From IT fundamentals to professional penetration testing and Red Team operations.

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YOUR DESTINATIONRed Team & Penetration TestingLearn · Build · Grow
YOUR ROADMAP

One career. 4 levels.
A clear next step at every stage.

Each level groups the core skills you need — and the Ingress training mapped to them.

01
Foundation
Next: Junior Penetration Tester

Build your IT, networking and security fundamentals

  • Build Windows and Linux administration skills
  • Understand TCP/IP, networking, firewalls and VPNs
  • Work with virtualization and Active Directory
  • Learn Linux command-line fundamentals
  • Understand security concepts, threats and vulnerabilities
  • Build a foundation in ethical and responsible security testing
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02
Penetration Tester
Next: Penetration Tester

Learn professional penetration testing and ethical hacking

  • Perform reconnaissance and enumeration
  • Test web applications and network services
  • Exploit vulnerabilities in controlled environments
  • Perform Linux and Windows privilege escalation
  • Attack Active Directory environments
  • Perform network pivoting and post-exploitation
  • Produce professional penetration testing reports
Recommended trainings
Penetration Testing & Ethical Hacking (PEN-200 / OSCP)
03
Advanced Red Team
Next: Senior Red Team Operator

Move from penetration testing to adversary emulation

  • Build advanced Active Directory attack paths
  • Perform lateral movement and credential attacks
  • Conduct adversary emulation exercises
  • Apply MITRE ATT&CK techniques
  • Develop Red Team infrastructure and operational processes
  • Combine multiple attack techniques into realistic campaigns
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04
Specialisation
Next: Red Team Lead

Develop expertise in specialised offensive security

  • Specialise in Active Directory, web or cloud security
  • Perform advanced security assessments
  • Design full-scope Red Team engagements
  • Work with Blue Teams through Purple Team exercises
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SKILL ASSESSMENT

Find your level, then close the gaps.

A practical assessment maps your skills to a personalised plan — in about 10 minutes.

AssessA practical test scores every skill on this path.
LearnA plan built around your specific gaps.
PracticeExercises that target your weak spots.
Track ProgressWatch your grades climb over time.
Assess my skills Takes approximately 5–10 minutes. Receive a personalised learning recommendation.

EXAMPLE RESULT68% · Junior

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UPCOMING COHORT

Join the next Red Team & Penetration Testing cohort.

Small groups, mentor-led sessions and a fixed schedule so you actually finish.

Start dateAnnounced soon
ScheduleEvenings · 2×/week
SeatsLimited
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