Official CPTS Track by Hacktopus Academy
Hands-on Labs · HTB Machines · Real-World Attack Chains
This track is ideal for those who want to enter Penetration Testing through Hack The Box, combining focused theory with extensive hands-on labs and machines similar to the real exam.
Hacktopus Cyber Academy is a modern, high-end training institution dedicated to developing the next generation of offensive security professionals.
We combine deep theoretical foundations with real hands-on execution, focusing on adversarial thinking, red-team methodologies and practical offensive techniques used in real-world operations.
We adhere to international standards and provide access to live labs, dedicated HTB machines, and advanced training environments that simulate real enterprise infrastructures.
Our instructors are seasoned experts with extensive field experience in penetration testing, offensive security and red teaming across major organizations.
We believe that true expertise comes from doing — not just learning.
Every student performs attacks themselves, understands full end-to-end attack chains, and practices problem-solving in dynamic, realistic, and challenging environments.
Our mission is to build highly skilled offensive security professionals who are ready for real industry roles.
We guide and support our students throughout their learning journey and help them successfully transition into the cybersecurity workforce.
Access to advanced HTB labs, official content and one CPTS exam voucher.
Training by offensive security professionals with real red-team & pentest experience.
Train on live HTB machines and CTF-style challenges simulating real attacks.
Professional methodology, adversarial thinking and guidance for top performers.
The course was very focused and practical. I especially loved working on real machines and the detailed explanations for every step in the process.
I came to the course with basic knowledge and a strong desire to enter the world of Penetration Testing, looking for something practical — and this was exactly it. The course is highly hands-on, teaches you to think like an attacker, work on real machines, and handle challenges independently.
What I loved most is that the course does not spoon-feed you. It gives you real tools to face challenges on your own, and that is exactly what helped me improve.
I finished the course with real confidence and a deep understanding of Penetration Testing. It was exactly what I was looking for.
The course did not just give me knowledge — it gave me confidence. All the exercises and challenges prepared me exactly for what to expect in the Pen Testing field.
I learned to think differently — to understand how things really work in practice and not only in theory. That was my favorite part of the course.
This is not an easy course, but it is built in a way that helps you understand complex topics without feeling lost. Every lesson gave me a real sense of progress.
I especially loved the balance between theory and practice. They do not just explain — they let you try, make mistakes, and learn from them. That is what truly helps you understand how things work.
Excellent course. Every lesson is built so you really feel the material developing step by step. The practical exercises force you to think and try things yourself, and that is exactly what helps you truly understand the material.
I loved that the course provides a real learning experience. Not just listening and reading, but actually trying, making mistakes, understanding, and building confidence. That is something hard to find in other courses.
At first I was not sure I would manage the material, but the instructors explained everything patiently and the exercises helped me fully understand each topic. It is a course that challenges you to think and solve problems, and every lesson gives a real sense of progress.
This full track gives you practical offensive security skills: from reconnaissance and web exploitation to system hacking, Active Directory attacks, Kerberos abuse, privilege escalation, pivoting through internal networks, AV/EDR evasion, and full end-to-end attack chains. The training includes dozens of LIVE Hack The Box labs, exam-style machines, real-world adversarial scenarios, and hands-on reporting exercises. By the end of the track you’ll be fully prepared for the CPTS exam and capable of executing real penetration tests from start to finish—just like a real red team operator.
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