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Certification CPTS
CPTS (Hack The Box) is a very hands-on pentesting certification gaining fast recognition: a realistic week-long exam with a professional report. A modern alternative to the OSCP.
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Your CPTS, with the title and the proof
Import your CPTS from Credly with the issuer verified and show it next to your hands-on activity. No loose PDFs: a professional page with the title and the proof that you can apply it.
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What is the HTB Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (CPTS)?
CPTS (Hack The Box) is a very hands-on pentesting certification gaining fast recognition: a realistic week-long exam with a professional report. A modern alternative to the OSCP.
- Issuer: Hack The Box
- Discipline: Red Team
- Category: Pentesting
- Level: Advanced
Who is the CPTS for?
Pentesters wanting a realistic exam. Do not collect acronyms: one or two certifications well chosen for the role you are targeting, backed by practical evidence, are worth more than ten on paper.
How to prove your CPTS (so it is not "just another CV line")
A certification opens the door, but what convinces is seeing it next to the practice. On CyberProfile your CPTS is imported verified from Credly and shown next to your real activity — HackTheBox machines, bug bounty reports, GitHub projects — so recruiters see both the title and the proof that you can use it. All in one public link, free and always up to date.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CPTS certification?
CPTS (Hack The Box) is a very hands-on pentesting certification gaining fast recognition: a realistic week-long exam with a professional report. A modern alternative to the OSCP.
Who is the CPTS for?
Pentesters wanting a realistic exam. It is an advanced certification focused on pentesting within the Red Team discipline, issued by Hack The Box.
How do I show my CPTS in a verified way?
With CyberProfile: if your CPTS is on Credly, it is imported with the issuer verified and shown on your public profile, next to your hands-on activity (machines, reports, projects). Recruiters see the title and the proof that you can apply it, in a single link.
Is the CPTS worth it?
It depends on your role and starting point. A certification opens doors, but what convinces is seeing it alongside practical evidence. Prioritize the ones that fit the job you are targeting and back them with demonstrable results.
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The title and the proof that you can apply it, in a single link.
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