Real guided objectives, not just videos
Unlike YouTube or Udemy, every HTK course pairs theory with CTF-style flag validation inside an isolated VM. You prove skills by doing, not by watching, and your progress is automatically recorded.
Free course · Introduction to Cybersecurity · No card required
Practical Cybersecurity Training with Hands-on Labs & HTK Certificates
Stop watching, start doing. Every learning path contains isolated VMs with frameworks like FLARE-VM or REMnux. Solve CTF-style objectives, capture flags and earn a certificate that proves real skill.
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00 / Your Arsenal
Every lab boots with professional tooling pre-installed, the same stack analysts use in production.
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CyberChefFakeNet-NGCAPAProcess ExplorerAutorunsFLOSSCyberChefFakeNet-NGCAPAProcess ExplorerAutorunsFLOSS
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HTK Certificate
Most courses teach you about threats. HTK makes you hunt them.
Each path gives you an isolated environment with professional tooling, CTF-style objectives, and a flag system that lets you advance when you have solved each challenge. No passive learning. No shortcuts. Real skills from day one.
01 / Guided Labs
Guided Labs Experience
See how we guide you through it, step by step — unlocking each objective while you reinforce everything you learned in the course.
Lab WorkspaceDemo session · isolated environment
DEMO · OSINT
Investigate a Suspicious Domain
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Scenario
A threat analyst has flagged paymentverify-ru.net after it appeared in a phishing email. Investigate the domain and extract key indicators.
Demo mode: Click the buttons in the terminal to run commands. In the real platform you have full control — open a terminal, type freely, and work exactly like a professional analyst.
Objectives
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Run WHOIS lookup
Use the whois tool to query registration data for the suspicious domain.
Enter the Registrant Country code
flag{}
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Identify the IP address
3
Find the registration date
DEMO · OSINT
Investigate a Suspicious Domain
Progress0%
Scenario
A threat analyst has flagged paymentverify-ru.net after it appeared in a phishing email. Investigate the domain and extract key indicators.
Demo mode: Click the buttons in the terminal to run commands. In the real platform you have full control — open a terminal, type freely, and work exactly like a professional analyst.
Objectives
1
Run WHOIS lookup
Use the whois tool to query registration data for the suspicious domain.
Enter the Registrant Country code
flag{}
2
Identify the IP address
3
Find the registration date
💡 Start by clicking Open terminal on the desktop, then run the WHOIS command →
- Isolated environments: FLARE-VM, REMnux, Frida, Kali linux and more, pre-installed and ready.
- CTF flag validation system: submit your findings to confirm you've solved each objective.
- Progressive unlocking: each correct flag unlocks the next challenge, keeping you in flow.
- Step-by-step guidance: never get stuck without direction, but always feel the real challenge.
02 / Learning Paths
Hands-On Cybersecurity Paths
Choose your path and start practicing real-world security scenarios with guided labs and validated flags.
03 / Why HTK
Why Choose HackTheKnowledge?
Discover what makes our cybersecurity education stand out from the rest.
Pre-loaded VMs: start in 2 minutes, no local setup
Professional tools like FLARE-VM, jadx-gui, Wireshark, MobSF, and more come pre-installed and configured in your browser. No downloads, no compatibility issues. Meet the instructors who built the labs.
Practitioners teaching their actual daily workflow
HTK courses are built by security professionals who work on each one of these fields. Every Complete Learning Path includes Discord access to ask instructors questions in real time.
Expert instructors review your work
Unlike fully automated platforms, our expert instructors personally review your reports, exams and final deliverables, grading your work and sending personalised feedback within 48–72h. Included with every course.
04 / Expert Review
Our expert instructors review your work, not an algorithm.
Every course includes hands-on review by a working HTK analyst: they read your full reports and deliverables, give you a 0–100 grade and personalised feedback in 48–72h. It's the human layer automated platforms don't have.
Real human review
A working security analyst reads your reports and deliverables completely, they will help you improve your cyber-skills.
Grade + feedback in 48–72h
You get a 0–100 score and personalised, actionable comments to level up your analysis.
Counts toward your certificate
Your final deliverable needs ≥75/100, reviewed by an instructor, before your certificate unlocks.
Included in every course
No add-on, no extra fee. Unlimited resubmissions until you pass, because we want you to actually get it.
Sample instructor feedback
“Solid static analysis and a clear MITRE mapping. Your C2 channel conclusion needs stronger evidence, so revisit the PCAP in section 4 and cite the beacon interval. The report is excellent and you detected clearly the registry key used by the malware to establish persistence. 82/100.”
05 / Quarterly Prize
Top the leaderboard. Win a free course.
Every calendar period is a new competition, counting only the XP earned during that time. The #1 student walks away with any course of their choice, completely free, forever.
Several seasons per year
Rankings reset every several months, so newcomers have a real shot without needing to out-XP veteran students from years ago.
#1 wins, no strings attached
The student who tops the season leaderboard picks any published course to keep, free, forever.
Earn XP while you practice and learn
Lessons, labs, flags, and graded assignments all count. Just keep learning, and the ranking updates in real time.
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06 / Pricing
Choose Your Level
Start from the basics or test your skills with the intermediate level.
One-time paymentNo monthly chargesLifetime accessFree future updates14-day money-back guarantee
Start here — before you pay anything
3 full courses
FreeIntroduction to Cybersecurity, SOC Analyst and Networking for Analysts — every lesson, every module exam, and the simulated exercises. A free account, no card.
Start free →Pro unlock
24 €Per free course: the real isolated Azure VM, the full simulator, and a human review of your final assignment — which is what earns the certificate. The course itself stays free.
See what it unlocks →Already included in every plan below — all three unlocks, a 72 € value.
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Beginner
Best for beginners starting their cybersecurity journey
119€
One-time payment, lifetime access
Build your foundation with guided analysis, 1-2 hands-on labs, and your first HTK certificate.
View Beginner Courses →Includes
- Full Beginner course (video lessons + written content)
- 1-2 guided hands-on labs in an isolated VM
- Per-module exams
- HTK Beginner certificate
- Lifetime access, unlimited lab restarts
- Expert instructor reviews your reports & assignments
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Save 79 €Complete Learning Path
Best value — full path from beginner to advanced
199€278 €
Beginner (119€) + Intermediate (159€) = 278€ → 199€
One-time payment, lifetime access
Both levels + all labs in one bundle. Maximum practice, maximum savings.
Get Complete Learning Path →Includes
- Everything in Beginner
- Everything in Intermediate
- 2 HTK certificates (Beginner + Intermediate)
- 1 exclusive bonus consolidation lab
- Private Discord community
- Direct instructor support
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Intermediate
Best for practitioners ready to level up
159€
One-time payment, lifetime access
Tackle complex scenarios with advanced tooling, 2-4 labs, and professional-grade reporting.
View Intermediate Courses →Includes
- Full Intermediate course (video lessons + written content)
- 2-4 guided labs — less guided, more complex than Beginner
- Advanced per-module exams
- HTK Intermediate certificate
- Lifetime access, unlimited lab restarts
- Expert instructor reviews your reports & assignments
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Full Path Comparison
Lifetime access · No subscription| Feature | Introductory | Beginner | Intermediate | Best ValueComplete Path |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The 3 free courses, in full | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Courses included | ✕ | 1 | 1 | Both levels |
| Module exams | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Simulator — sample scenario | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Simulator — full scenario | +24 € — available with the 24 € Pro unlock | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Guided hands-on labs | +24 € — available with the 24 € Pro unlock | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Labs per course | +24 € — available with the 24 € Pro unlock | 1-2 | 2-4 | All + bonus |
| Isolated VM environment | +24 € — available with the 24 € Pro unlock | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pro unlock on all 3 free courses (72 € value) | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| CTF flag validation system | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Step-by-step guided objectives | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Interactive quizzes and exams | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Expert review of your reports & assignments | +24 € — available with the 24 € Pro unlock | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HTK Certificate | +24 € — available with the 24 € Pro unlock | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Exclusive bonus lab | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Private Discord community | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Direct instructor support | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Price | Free | 119 € | 159 € | 199 € |
+24 €Not included in the free tier, but one 24 € Pro unlock away — bought per free course, on the course you are already taking for free. Every paid plan below already includes all three.See what it unlocks →
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What Our Students Say
Real feedback from students who trained with our guided labs.
200+ Students⭐ 4.9 / 5 RatingHTK Certified
Ana M.
Windows Malware Path
“The labs are incredibly well-designed. I went from zero to confidently analysing PE files in just a few weeks. The CTF-style guidance makes all the difference.”
08 / Full Package
One Investment. Lifetime Access.
A single payment unlocks every course we ship, today and tomorrow — plus weekly 1-to-1 mentoring, priority instructor support and career guidance.
09 / Community
Join the HTK Community
Be part of a thriving community of cybersecurity learners and professionals.
Network with Peers
Connect with fellow cybersecurity enthusiasts and other instructors in our private Discord community. We aim to respond within 1-3 business days.
Showcase Your Skills
Earn an HTK certificate for your LinkedIn profile and demonstrate practical expertise.
Get Expert Support
Ask questions, share insights, and receive guidance from experienced security practitioners.
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