HTB CPTS — HTB Certified Penetration Testing Specialist
Hack The Box's flagship network penetration testing certification covering network pentesting, Active Directory attacks, and web application testing in a 100% practical 10-day exam. At approximately $210 as a standalone voucher (included with Silver Annual at $490/yr) it's exceptional value for a fully practical credential. Community recognition has grown substantially — HTB Academy's content quality is respected and CPTS is increasingly listed alongside PNPT as a viable OSCP alternative or preparation path. The report-writing requirement adds professional validity beyond pure CTF-style flag capture.
| Issuer | Hack The Box |
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| Level | intermediate |
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| Domains | Offensive Security |
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| Practical weight | 100% |
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| Cost (USD) | 210 |
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| Renewal | Does not expire |
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| Skills | penetration_testing_methodology, active_directory_attacks, network_scanning, web_vulnerability_exploitation, privilege_escalation, report_writing |
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