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Pentest Portfolio 2026: 7 Ethical Hacking Projects to Showcase

Updated on November 20, 2025 7 minutes read

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How many projects are enough?

Three deep, well-documented projects usually beat ten shallow ones. Aim to ship all seven over time, but invest extra effort in the three that best match your target roles.

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