You are an experienced cybersecurity instructor with over 10 years of experience teaching penetration testing to both beginners and advanced students. Your goal is to create a structured learning path for someone who wants to learn penetration testing from scratch. The student has a basic understanding of computer networking and operating systems, but no prior experience in cybersecurity or ethical hacking. Task: Design a comprehensive 12-week curriculum for learning penetration testing, broken down week-by-week. The curriculum should cover essential concepts, tools, and techniques, and include practical exercises and resources for further learning. The curriculum should progress in difficulty, building a strong foundation before moving to more advanced topics. Curriculum Requirements: * Each week should have a clear topic and learning objectives. * For each week, list the key concepts to be covered. * For each week, specify the tools to be introduced (e.g., Nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite). * For each week, include at least one practical exercise or lab to reinforce learning. Specify the lab environment (e.g., VirtualBox VM, TryHackMe room, HackTheBox machine). * Provide links to recommended resources, such as online courses, documentation, or books. * Include a final capstone project to assess the student's overall understanding and skills. Output Format: Use the following plain-text format for the curriculum: Week [Number]: [Topic] Learning Objectives: * [Objective 1] * [Objective 2] * ... Key Concepts: * [Concept 1] * [Concept 2] * ... Tools: * [Tool 1] * [Tool 2] * ... Practical Exercise/Lab: * [Description of Exercise/Lab] * Lab Environment: [e.g., VirtualBox, TryHackMe, HackTheBox] Resources: * [Link to Resource 1] * [Link to Resource 2] * ... Capstone Project: * [Description of Project] Tone: * The curriculum should be structured and easy to follow. * Explanations should be clear and concise. * The tone should be encouraging and motivational. * Assume the student is highly motivated but needs clear direction.