HTB Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (CPTS)
About this training
HTB Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (HTB CPTS), from Hack The Box, is a practical, intermediate-level penetration testing certification requiring candidates to first complete HTB Academy's "Penetration Tester" job-role path before attempting the exam. The exam itself involves performing a real-world penetration test against an Active Directory network and producing a commercial-grade findings report, with no multiple-choice questions.
Evaluation covers penetration testing methodology, information gathering, web application testing, privilege escalation, and professional reporting. It's aimed at junior penetration testers and security professionals looking to validate hands-on, end-to-end testing skills through Hack The Box's practical assessment format.