Advice on where to start?

[crystalfoxzero]

Hi,

Well I'm completely new both to penetration testing and linux in general and learning what I can from resources I can find on the internet. I'm running Kali Linux within a virtual box on MacOSX. I have it correctly installed and updated and am learning commands in the command line. Beyond the extreme basics I know nothing. I was just wondering what resources people recommend for someone just starting out? Will I be able to do all the testing I need to without being physically wired in to my own router? Everything on my network is connected wirelessly. Anyway just looking for the best place to start delving in. I tend to learn best with video tutorials rather than documentation but I can't really find anything that doesn't go well over my head and is too advanced. A nudge in the right direction would be amazing.

[x3r0x]

Hey crystalfoxzero, welcome to the world of linux and pentesting

"Will I be able to do all the testing I need to without being physically wired in to my own router?" as far as im aware yes, i have never needed to physicaly connect to my router

here are some great resorces on general hacking for beginners and advanced users

http://hak5.org/ - they have a great hak show and tutorials

http://www.securitytube.net/ - tons of tutorial videos

https://www.cybrary.it - lifetime of free courses (def worth a check)

imho i would pick something i would like to do for example hack wifi and start from there

[Crash]

Hi!

If you already have linux skills, is a nice idea to take a look in offsec trainings.

[djmedzy]

Hi this was helpful. I am also starting out and found the above links great. Thanks x3r0x

[tocktick]

Hi! I would suggest getting cozy with Linux: UNIX and Linux System Administration Handbook

And also: overthewire.org

These are two good points to get started. You can also learn to use the tools provided in Kali (take note of the top 10).