# HackerForce > Learn it properly, or don't bother. HackerForce is a practical cybersecurity training ecosystem with The Armory, intelligence reports, and operator-focused security paths. HackerForce is a premium Red Team cybersecurity training brand portal. We provide realistic adversary simulation labs, operator-focused courses, and technical threat intelligence write-ups. ## Primary Routes - [Home](https://hackerforce.io/): Platform command center and mission overview - [The Armory](https://hackerforce.io/armory/): Structured scenarios, targets, and mission challenges - [Courses](https://hackerforce.io/courses/): Technically deep operator-focused courses - [Intelligence Reports](https://hackerforce.io/blog/): Technical write-ups and lessons learned - [About Us](https://hackerforce.io/about-us/): Platform values and why HackerForce exists - [FAQ](https://hackerforce.io/faq/): Answers to deployment and environment questions ## The Armory - [Uplink](https://hackerforce.io/armory/uplink/): Start Here - Prove your link (Tier: Candidate, Target: Candidate Intake System, Time: 15-30 min) - [Darkglass](https://hackerforce.io/armory/darkglass/): Red Team Scenario - Trust the process (Tier: Recruit, Target: Darkglass Cyber Solutions - Internal Staging Environment, Time: 4-8 hours) - [Northwood Timber](https://hackerforce.io/armory/northwood-timber/): Red Team Scenario - Inside the Woodwork (Tier: Agent, Target: Northwood Timber Co. Central Grid, Time: 4-8 hours) - [Medisys](https://hackerforce.io/armory/medisys/): Red Team Scenario - Beyond the Ward (Tier: APT, Target: Medisys Corporation - Central IT Infrastructure, Time: No limit) - [Obscura](https://hackerforce.io/armory/obscura/): Red Team Scenario - Through the Looking Glass (Tier: Agent, Target: Obscura Consulting - Regional Headquarters, Time: 8-16 hours) - [Cairnmoor](https://hackerforce.io/armory/cairnmoor/): Red Team Scenario - Troubled Waters (Tier: Recruit, Target: Cairnmoor Subsea Ltd - SubseaTrack Reporting Server, Time: 4-8 hours) - [Irontown](https://hackerforce.io/armory/irontown/): Red Team Scenario - Welcome to Irontown (Tier: Recruit, Target: Irontown Municipal Authority Central VMS, Time: 4-8 hours) - [Zenith Markets](https://hackerforce.io/armory/zenith-markets/): Red Team Scenario - Get it back (Tier: Recruit, Target: Zenith Markets - Fake crypto trading platform, offshore shell registration, Time: 4-8 hours) ## Courses - [Red Cell Operator I](https://hackerforce.io/courses/red-cell-operator-i/): Red Team Mindset. Relentless Offence. (Type: course, Tier: Agent, Duration: TBD) - [SMTP Exploitation & Advanced Email Spoofing](https://hackerforce.io/courses/smtp-exploitation-and-advanced-email-spoofing/): Anatomy of an email attack. (Type: course, Tier: Recruit, Duration: TBD) ## Intelligence Reports - [Contributing custom armory tools in Sliver C2](https://hackerforce.io/blog/contributing-custom-armory-tools-in-sliver-c2/): Learn the requirements and how to publish your own tools to Sliver’s armory. (Category: offensive-security, Date: 2026-10-24) - [Harvesting cached Notepad data](https://hackerforce.io/blog/harvesting-cached-notepad-data/): Understand how Notepad caches unsaved contents, and harvest it for everything it's worth. (Category: offensive-security, Date: 2026-10-17) - [Writing extensions in Sliver C2](https://hackerforce.io/blog/writing-extensions-in-sliver-c2/): Learn what Sliver extensions consist of and how to write your own in C. (Category: offensive-security, Date: 2026-10-04) - [Darkglass writeup: SMB enumeration to full compromise](https://hackerforce.io/blog/darkglass-writeup/): A full walkthrough of Darkglass, covering anonymous SMB enumeration, privilege escalation and two unintended paths discovered along the way. (Category: writeup, Date: 2026-09-21) - [Landing your first job in offensive security](https://hackerforce.io/blog/how-to-get-your-first-job-in-penetration-testing/): No bootcamp, no fake certifications promises. Just the hard truth about landing your first job in offensive security. (Category: tradecraft, Date: 2026-09-19) ## Optional - [Full Agent Knowledge Base](https://hackerforce.io/llms-full.txt): Complete single-file platform dossier including all target topologies, mission parameters, and course syllabi - [Operational Tiers & Access Model](https://hackerforce.io/pricing.md): 5-tier qualification ladder (Candidate to Zero) and authorization scope - [Discord Community](https://discord.gg/HN9yUsF3BR): Operations hub and operator community chat - [GitHub Organization](https://github.com/HackerForceDev): Official open source tools and repositories - [LinkedIn Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hackerforce): Company updates and professional network - [Terms of Service](https://hackerforce.io/terms/): Rules of engagement and legal terms - [Privacy Policy](https://hackerforce.io/privacy-policy/): Data privacy policy - [Cookie Policy](https://hackerforce.io/cookie-policy/): Cookie policy