Recon & Ethics badge
Map before you test, and never test without permission. Reconnaissance and port scanning, plus the scope and rules of engagement that keep it all lawful.
| # | Exercise | Difficulty | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Scope & Rules of Engagement
The difference between a penetration tester and a criminal is permission. Learn what authorisation and scope mean, what a rules-of-engagement document covers, and why it comes first. |
Easy | Free |
| 2 |
Recon & Port Scanning
Before you test anything you map it. Learn passive vs active recon, what a port scan tells you, and how to read nmap output — on targets you are allowed to test. |
Easy | 🔒 Pro |