n3cr0
Free educational cybersecurity resource — purple team concepts, CJCA certification guide, and hands-on practice. Not commercial.
What is This?
n3cr0 is a free cybersecurity learning resource focused on purple team operations — the intersection of red team (offensive) and blue team (defensive) security. Whether you are starting from zero or preparing for the HTB CJCA certification, you will find structured guides here.
Why Hack The Box?
Hack The Box (HTB) is the single best platform for hands-on cybersecurity practice. It is a gamified environment where you hack realistic machines, solve challenges, and earn industry-recognized certifications.
- Machines — Practice on Linux and Windows targets ranging from easy to insane
- Challenges — Crypto, web, reverse engineering, forensics, and more
- Academy — Structured learning paths with interactive modules
- Certifications — CJCA, CDSA, CPTS, CBBH — recognized by employers
- Pro Labs — Full network simulations (Dante, Zephyr, RastaLabs)
What You Will Find Here
- Getting Started — Your roadmap from zero to first machine
- Purple Team — Red, blue, and purple team concepts explained
- CJCA Certification — Complete guide to the HTB Certified Junior Cybersecurity Analyst exam
- Security Fundamentals — Core concepts: CIA triad, cryptography, networking
- Tools Reference — Quick reference for nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit, and more
About
n3cr0 is a personal project. It is not commercial, not affiliated with Hack The Box, and not a substitute for hands-on practice. It is a study companion — the kind of resource I wish I had when starting out.