
Best Cybersecurity Certifications for Penetration Testing
A master list of penetration testing certifications. From beginner, to intermediate to advanced level.
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A master list of penetration testing certifications. From beginner, to intermediate to advanced level.

Most people envision hacking as the dark arts of cybercrime, conjuring images of masked individuals exploiting others. However, within this stereotype lies a

In a demonstration of artificial intelligence capabilities, researchers have successfully infiltrated over half of their test websites using autonomous teams

"Search Engine Hacking," also called "Google dorking," has quickly become a favorite technique of hackers to find and expose private or sensitive information

A dangerous spyware application called "Spyhide" has targeted and compromised over 60,000 Android devices worldwide, allowing the attackers to steal sensitive

On July 22, a staggering $31 million was stealthily siphoned from Alphapo's hot wallets on the Ethereum blockchain. While the extent of Bitcoin theft remains

Russian leader Vladimir Putin faced a significant blow as his State TV channel fell victim to a humiliating primetime hack.

In October of the previous year, a nefarious bootkit named BlackLotus surfaced on underground hacker forums. Crafted exclusively for Windows systems, this

The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) has leveled serious accusations against the United States Intelligence Community, alleging a large-scale hacking

A financially motivated cyberthreat group has been identified, relentlessly attacking organizations' Amazon Web Services (AWS) accounts with the intent to

Cyber attacks have become a rising threat to global security, and one such group that has gained notoriety is KillNet. Originating during the Russian invasion

A recent joint operation between Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit (DCU), Fortra, and the Health-ISAC has resulted in a major legal crackdown against servers

NLBrute, a brute-force hacking tool created by a Russian national, and the criminal charges he faces in the US.

Denis Mihaqlovic Dubnikov, a Russian national, recently pleaded guilty in a US court to money laundering and concealing the source of funds obtained in connection with Ryuk ransomware attacks. Learn more about his involvement in cryptocurrency and the estimated $150 million in laundered funds.

A subsidiary of the Dublin-based financial technology and trading firm ION Group, ION Cleared Derivatives, has been hit by a cyberattack that has disrupted

What are all those colored security teams and all those colored hacker hats? What is the difference between them and why do we need them?

Understand and reduce the possible entry points an attacker may try to exploit to gain access to systems and information.

GWAPT and OSWE are among the top certifications in security focused on penetration testers. Which would you choose to advance your career?