CPTS
HackTheBox

HTB Certified Penetration Testing Specialist

Advanced Multi-day practical penetration test + professional report Pass: Report/objective quality based; exact threshold n… $210

CPTS is a long-form practical pentesting certification designed to mirror real engagements from recon to final report. 2026 readiness means consistent methodology, AD depth, and professional reporting structure.

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IssuerHackTheBox
FormatMulti-day practical penetration test + professional report
DurationUp to 10 days (indicative)
Pass ScoreReport/objective quality based; exact threshold n…
Full Syllabus
Scoping, Methodology & Reporting 15%
Rules of engagement, risk framing, evidence quality, and professional reporting.
External/Internal Reconnaissance 20%
Host discovery, service enumeration, attack-surface prioritization.
Exploitation & Initial Access 25%
Service/web exploitation, credential attacks, and foothold validation.
Privilege Escalation & Lateral Movement 25%
Local escalation, AD abuse paths, pivoting and credential reuse control checks.
Post-Exploitation & Hardening Guidance 15%
Proof of impact, cleanup, remediation mapping, and retest recommendations.