CYBERSECURITY JOB HUNTING GUIDE
HacktheBox
Author: Stefan Waldvogel
HackTheBox has two platforms: HackTheBox and HackTheBox Academy. HackTheBox is for more advanced people and HackTheBox Academy is entry-level friendly. You get a clear path and you learn things step-by-step.
Overview (HackTheBox):
HackThe Box is a training platform for penetration testing. You are looking for a path to break into a machine and you find a flag. It is more a kind of a game (CTF). HR relevant: usually not, but inside is a hiring platform. Advantages: You learn how to hack a single machine an you learn a lot of different techniques. If is a great way to sharpen your skills. Disadvantages: The free machines do not have a solution and therefore it is not the best way to start learning hacking. You "hack" a single machine and this is not realistic for a real penetration test. Pricing: ~10 a month Website: https://www.hackthebox.eu/ |
Overview (HackTheBox Academy):
HR relevant: usually not, but inside is a hiring platform Advantages: These modules are great if you need a step-by-step way. As a beginner, this way is very useful to build the first skills. Right now, the platform is growing and many new modules, including free modules are waiting for you. Disadvantages: Pricing: The platform works with cubes. 10 cubes are 1$ and the modules are between free and $100. Website: https://academy.hackthebox.eu/ |
source: https://app.hackthebox.eu/machines
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source: https://academy.hackthebox.eu/modules
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