Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (CPTS)

HackTheBox Mai 2026

A hands-on certification validating job-ready skills in penetration testing across networks, web applications, and Active Directory environments. It demonstrates the ability to perform full engagements end-to-end — from reconnaissance and exploitation to post-exploitation and professional reporting.

Certified Web Exploitation Specialist (CWES)

HackTheBox Jul 2025

A hands-on certification validating intermediate-level skills in web application penetration testing and bug bounty hunting. It demonstrates the ability to uncover vulnerabilities beyond known CVEs, chain exploits for maximum impact, and deliver commercial-grade bug reports.

Red Team Analyst (CRTA)

CyberWarfare Sep 2025

A hands-on certification by CyberWarFare Labs covering the full red team attack lifecycle: infrastructure exploitation (web, network, Active Directory), pivoting, lateral movement, and stealth persistence. Labs are mapped to the MITRE ATT&CK Framework to simulate real adversary behavior.