Practice Cybersecurity in Safe Environments.
Build practical skills using authorized training platforms and intentionally designed labs.
Practical Learning, Safely
Cybersecurity learning requires practical experience. That practice should happen in safe, authorized environments. CrowsForge helps you discover platforms built specifically for cybersecurity training.
Types of Practice Environments
A quick look at the kinds of hands-on training available.
CTF
Competitive, challenge-based exercises that test a range of security skills.
Interactive Learning
Guided, hands-on modules that teach concepts step by step.
Web Security
Intentionally vulnerable web applications built for safe practice.
Linux Practice
Command-line challenges for building Linux fluency.
Defensive Security
Training focused on monitoring, detection, and defense.
General Cybersecurity Training
Broader cybersecurity training that spans multiple topics.
Filters
TryHackMe
An interactive platform with guided, hands-on rooms for practicing cybersecurity skills, offering both free and subscription-based content.
Hack The Box Academy
A structured hands-on training platform with modules ranging from fundamentals to advanced topics, offering both free and paid content.
PortSwigger Web Security Academy
Interactive learning materials and deliberately designed web security labs, free to use.
OverTheWire
A long-running collection of command-line "wargames" for practicing Linux and security fundamentals.
OWASP Juice Shop
An intentionally vulnerable web application maintained by OWASP, built for practicing web security testing.
picoCTF
A beginner-friendly Capture The Flag competition and practice platform built for students.
Microsoft Learn
Microsoft's official learning platform, including interactive sandbox environments for practicing networking and security concepts safely.
Cisco Networking Academy
Cisco's networking education program, pairing courses with simulated hands-on labs for safe practice.
Practice Responsibly
Only test systems and environments where you have explicit permission. Use intentionally vulnerable training environments and authorized platforms for learning and experimentation.
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Computer Fundamentals
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Linux
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Cybersecurity Fundamentals
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Safe Hands-On Practice
CrowsForge Labs
In the future, CrowsForge may provide its own safe educational practice environments.