This document discusses the importance of penetration testing education and provides information about cost-effective training options. It introduces the author, Jasmine Jackson, who has several security certifications and works as a penetration tester. Her blog, PassionForPentesting, was created in 2012 to showcase her skills and teach beginners about information security. The document then lists several free or low-cost training resources for penetration testing, including PentesterLab, OverTheWire, HackTheBox, Vulnerable By Design, PicoCTF, and OWASP projects. These resources provide vulnerable machines, wargames, capture the flag challenges, and other hands-on learning opportunities to help people learn penetration testing skills.