ExploitGrid is a cybersecurity training platform built around real Linux systems. You start with guided labs, move on to a cyber range where you spin up your own boxes, and can optionally compete against other operators in the live PvP arena.

How does the training work?

You pick a lab from the catalog, work through its objectives, and submit flags as you solve them. Labs are organised into curated paths so each technique builds on the last. Once you’re comfortable, you can spin up a full Linux box in the cyber range or join the PvP arena.

How is ExploitGrid different from other cybersecurity training platforms?

Most platforms stop at solo labs. ExploitGrid keeps going: the same account that runs a beginner lab can also spin up a real Linux box and, when you want, face another human in the arena. The progression is built in.

Do I need my own tools or VPN?

For browser-based labs, no — your browser is enough. For full Linux boxes in the cyber range and PvP, you connect via OpenVPN; we provide the config. You can bring your own pentesting tools or use the provided environment.

Is this legal and ethical?

Yes. ExploitGrid is a fully isolated cyber range. Everything happens inside our controlled environment, never against outside systems. We follow responsible disclosure practices and run the platform for ethical cybersecurity training.

What skill level do I need?

It depends what you want to do. The guided labs are written for people who are new to security and walk you through each step. The cyber range and PvP arena assume you can find your way around a terminal. You can move between them at any time.

ExploitGrid

Learn cybersecurity by actually doing it. Start with guided labs in your browser, work up to real Linux boxes, and take on live opponents when you're ready.

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What You Actually Train On

Dedicated Linux VM with full root access

Live cyber range - red vs blue team

Real attack & defense techniques

Persistent environments & forensics

Legal, isolated cyber range

Incident response & threat hunting

Who is ExploitGrid for?

Anyone learning cybersecurity hands-on, from your first time in a terminal to red and blue team practitioners looking for somewhere serious to train. We also host CTF events and attack-defense exercises for security teams, conferences, and universities.

True Defense

Get full root access to your own dedicated Debian VM. Configure firewalls, patch vulnerabilities, and implement defensive monitoring. Your defense is your design.

Beyond The Lab

You've rooted boxes solo. Now face operators who fight back. Live PvP cyber range where your skills meet real resistance.

DevOps Arena

A professional DevOps and security challenge. Harden your server, automate defenses, and demonstrate real-world system administration and security skills.

ExploitGrid is an educational cybersecurity training platform: ethical hacking, blue team defense, red team operations, incident response, and DevOps security for defensive security and offensive security training.

Fully isolated cyber rangeNo external attacksEthical education only

Frequently Asked Questions▼

Is ExploitGrid legal?: Yes. ExploitGrid is a fully isolated, educational cyber range. All activity stays within our controlled environment - no attacks on external systems.
What skill level do I need?: It depends what you want to do. The guided labs are written for people who are new to security and walk you through each step. The cyber range and PvP arena assume you can find your way around a terminal. You can move between them at any time.
What skills do I learn?: The basics first: web exploitation, recon, and how attackers think. From there you can go deeper into Linux hardening, defensive monitoring, and red and blue team practice on real systems.

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