What Are the Top Free Platforms for Practicing Ethical Hacking?

Introduction

Over 50,000 Indian students practice ethical hacking on free platforms every day — but only the ones trained at Ethical Hacking Training Institute & Webasha Technologies turn that practice into real jobs paying ₹12–35 LPA at Deloitte, EY, KPMG, Paytm, and banks. While self-learners stay stuck for years, our students get daily guided targets, professional report writing, and 100% placement support — that’s the difference between practice and paycheck.

Top 10 Free Platforms Our Students Use Daily

Exact ranking followed by our 8,000+ placed students:

1. TryHackMe – Best guided learning paths
2. HackTheBox – Realistic active & retired machines
3. VulnHub – Downloadable vulnerable VMs
4. PortSwigger Web Security Academy – World-class web hacking labs
5. PentesterLab – Free web & API exercises
6. OverTheWire – Linux & wargames
7. Root-Me – Quick CTF challenges
8. PicoCTF – Student-friendly platform
9. Google CTF – Advanced real-world scenarios
10. Immersive Labs Community – Gamified free labs

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Why Free Platforms Alone Won’t Get You a Job

Free platforms give you machines — we give you direction. Our students get exact daily roadmap, weekly report submission & feedback, 1-on-1 doubt clearing, professional GitHub portfolio building, mock interviews with Big4 pentesters, and direct placement calls from 300+ companies. That’s why our students clear OSCP faster and earn more than self-learners.

Our Private Lab vs Any Free Platform

Every student gets: 200+ private vulnerable machines (Windows, Linux, AD, cloud, mobile, IoT), licensed Burp Suite Pro, Nessus, Cobalt Strike, daily new vulnerable VMs, weekly CTFs, monthly 48-hour red team exercises, and mentorship from active pentesters at Deloitte & KPMG — far beyond what any free platform offers.

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How Our Students Use These Platforms Daily

Proven schedule followed by our placed students: Morning: TryHackMe learning path Afternoon: HackTheBox active box Evening: VulnHub machine + our private lab Night: Report writing & doubt session Result: 100+ solved machines + professional portfolio in 90 days = multiple job offers

Career After Guided Practice With Us

Our students using these free platforms under our guidance are placed as Pentester, Red Teamer, VAPT Engineer at EY, Deloitte, PwC, Tech Mahindra, banks, and fintech startups with fresher packages ₹12–35 LPA — highest in India for practical training.

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Conclusion

Free platforms are excellent — but only structured guidance turns practice into a high-paying career. While others solve boxes for fun, our students solve them with purpose and get placed in months. Join Ethical Hacking Training Institute & Webasha Technologies — Pune’s most trusted and 100% job-guaranteed ethical hacking institute. New batches start every Monday.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: TryHackMe or HackTheBox?

TryHackMe for beginners, HTB for intermediate — we teach both with daily targets.

Are all these platforms 100% free?

Yes — all have large free sections sufficient for job-ready skills.

Which institute provides guided practice in India?

Only Ethical Hacking Training Institute & Webasha Technologies with daily roadmaps.

How many machines should I solve for a job?

Our students solve 100+ before placement interviews.

Is VulnHub still good in 2025?

Yes — perfect for OSCP-style practice.

Can freshers get jobs using only free platforms?

Very rare. Our guided students get placed in 3–6 months.

Online classes available?

Yes — 100% live with full lab access from anywhere.

Next batch date?

Every Monday — classroom Pune + live online.

Do you provide licensed tools?

Yes — Burp Suite Pro, Nessus, Cobalt Strike included free.

Average salary after your training?

Freshers ₹12–35 LPA at top companies.