Hack The Box (HTB), the renowned gamified cybersecurity platform, has introduced a new certification program called Hack The Box Certified Web Exploitation Expert (HTB CWEE) to cater to the increasing demand for specialized cybersecurity professionals in the face of escalating cyber threats in 2024.
The year 2024 kicked off with a massive data breach, signaling a surge in cyber threats worldwide. With the proliferation of APIs, applications, and digital transformation initiatives, the attack surface has expanded, leading to higher risks for organizations. It has become imperative for businesses to prioritize risk mitigation strategies and implement robust security practices to ensure the safe development and deployment of software.
In response to the growing need for highly skilled professionals, HTB has designed the CWEE certification program to evaluate candidates’ ability to identify complex web vulnerabilities using advanced techniques. By combining blackbox and whitebox methodologies, certified individuals will possess the expertise needed to navigate intricate web environments and uncover vulnerabilities that traditional assessments may overlook.
Haris Pylarinos, the CEO and Founder of Hack The Box, emphasized the platform’s focus on imparting practical skills to cybersecurity professionals. He highlighted the importance of instilling a risk mitigation mindset and continuously upskilling individuals to address evolving cyber threats effectively. Pylarinos underscored the need for organizations to prioritize cybersecurity training and empower their teams to proactively tackle external attacks targeting web applications.
Enterprises, financial institutions, government agencies, and public sector organizations are at heightened risk of cyber attacks due to the scale of their IT infrastructure and the sensitive data they possess. The HTB CWEE certification program equips professionals with advanced technical skills in web security, penetration testing, secure coding, application debugging, exploit development, and conducting penetration tests on secure web applications.
Pylarinos further emphasized the importance of staying ahead of modern threats and enhancing web application security in light of the evolving cybersecurity landscape. He stressed the need for cybersecurity professionals to continuously update their skills and knowledge to effectively combat cyber threats targeting various layers of web applications.
The HTB CWEE curriculum empowers professionals to identify vulnerabilities in existing code, implement mitigation strategies, and enhance overall web application security. The certification program aims to bridge the skills gap in the cybersecurity industry and enable professionals to effectively secure web applications against sophisticated threats.
For more information on the HTB CWEE certification program, interested individuals can visit the official Hack The Box website.
About Hack The Box
Hack The Box is a leading cybersecurity upskilling and talent assessment platform that offers gamified hacking experiences to individuals, businesses, government institutions, and universities. With a global community of over 2.5 million members, Hack The Box aims to cultivate cyber-ready individuals and organizations through engaging hacking challenges. The platform provides a guided environment for skills development and helps cybersecurity professionals enhance their offensive and defensive security capabilities.
Headquartered in the UK, Hack The Box has offices in Greece and the US, and is committed to expanding its reach and empowering organizations to improve their cyberattack readiness through continuous skill development.