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Scope, ethics, and responsible use

Sentinel packages security tooling — port scanning, payload/reverse-shell generators, recon utilities, and links to offensive tools — into one console. That is powerful, and it comes with responsibility.

The one hard rule

Only use Sentinel against systems you own or have explicit, written permission to test. Unauthorized scanning, exploitation, or access is illegal in most places and can cause real harm.

Ground rules

• Authorization first. A signed scope or written permission before any active testing — scanning, brute-forcing, or exploitation.
• Stay in scope. Touch only the hosts, ports, and applications you were authorized to test.
• Minimize impact. Prefer non-destructive techniques. No denial-of-service, no data destruction.
• Protect what you find. Handle credentials, PII, and findings securely; report and delete responsibly.
• Know the law. You are responsible for complying with the laws that apply to you and your target.

No target? Practice legally

Use purpose-built labs instead of live systems: TryHackMe · Hack The Box · PortSwigger Web Security Academy · OWASP

Reporting a problem

Found a security issue in Sentinel itself? Contact the maintainer privately rather than filing a public issue with exploit details.

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This is a personal learning project built by a student, provided as-is with no warranty. The author is not responsible for misuse. Use it to learn, to defend, and to test only what you are allowed to test.

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