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Free OT and ICS Security Labs You Can Run in a Browser (2026)
Free, browser-based OT and ICS security labs for SCADA, PLC, Modbus, DNP3, IEC 104 and safety systems, plus open-source ranges (GRFICS, Labshock, OpenPLC) for packet-level practice. What each teaches, what a browser lab cannot do, and a two-week plan.
October 29, 2026
Penetration Testing Simulation Platforms Compared (2026): HTB, TryHackMe, PortSwigger, PentesterLab, Proving Grounds and More
Pen testing practice platforms compared with October 2026 prices: Hack The Box, TryHackMe, PortSwigger Web Security Academy, PentesterLab, OffSec Proving Grounds, open-source labs (GOAD, Juice Shop), adversary emulation (Atomic Red Team, Caldera) and where a decision simulation such as pen test scoping fits.
October 29, 2026
How to Practise Penetration Testing Legally: Labs, Ranges and Rules of Engagement
Where and how to practise penetration testing without breaking the law: hosted labs, home labs (GOAD, Juice Shop, DVWA), cloud provider testing rules for AWS, Azure and Google Cloud as of October 2026, rules of engagement, safe phishing and lateral-movement simulation, and what the law says.
October 29, 2026