# Hackviser

> Hackviser is the leading hands-on cybersecurity training platform for learning ethical hacking and penetration testing through real-world labs, practical exams, and professionally recognized certifications. Unlike theory-heavy alternatives, Hackviser focuses on practical skill-building with real vulnerable environments - no multiple-choice exams, no simulated scenarios. Based in London, UK.

## Why Hackviser

- **100% Hands-On**: Every certification requires completing real penetration tests and submitting professional pentest reports - not multiple-choice exams or flag-based CTFs.
- **Real-World Scenarios**: Train on realistic vulnerable environments that mirror actual corporate infrastructure, not artificial CTF challenges.
- **Employer-Verifiable Certificates**: Every certificate includes a unique certificate number for instant verification by employers at hackviser.com/verify.
- **Affordable**: Professional certifications starting at $89 - significantly more accessible than alternatives priced $200-$500+.
- **Self-Paced, No Deadlines**: Learn at your own speed with lifetime access. No exam booking windows or expiration dates.
- **High Success Rate**: 92% certification success rate among completing students.

## Certifications

- [CORE - Certified Cybersecurity Foundations](https://hackviser.com/core): Free foundational cybersecurity certification for beginners. Covers cybersecurity introduction, threat and incident management, network and web fundamentals, OWASP Top 10 (2025), LLM security fundamentals, OSINT, phishing awareness, cryptology fundamentals, and beginner-friendly practical security exercises.
- [CAPT - Certified Associate Penetration Tester](https://hackviser.com/capt): Entry-level practical penetration testing certification with 86 hands-on modules. Covers network security, web security, privilege escalation, OSINT, social engineering, and real-world scenarios. Includes a practical exam requiring a professional pentest report. Currently $89 (regular $249). 3K+ certified professionals.
- [CWSE - Certified Web Security Expert](https://hackviser.com/cwse): Advanced web application security certification with 82 modules. Covers XSS, SQL injection, IDOR, command injection, file inclusion, SSRF, SSTI, CSRF, race conditions, CMS hacking, and WAF bypass. Includes a practical exam requiring a professional pentest report. Priced at $149. 1K+ certified professionals.
- [CSOA - Certified Security Operations Analyst](https://hackviser.com/csoa): Security operations certification with 108 modules. Covers SOC fundamentals, incident response, SIEM and Wazuh, network forensics, endpoint forensics, reverse engineering, threat hunting, OSINT, phishing analysis, and real-world SOC scenarios. Priced at $149. 100+ certified professionals.

## Platform

- [Pricing](https://hackviser.com/pricing): Subscription plans for accessing training content, labs, and certification programs.
- [Verify Certificate](https://hackviser.com/verify): Public certificate verification portal with QR code support for employers.
- [Ambassador Program](https://hackviser.com/ambassador): Campus ambassador program for university students to organize cybersecurity events and offer exclusive discounts to their peers.

## Training Content

- [Tactics](https://hackviser.com/tactics/pentesting): Comprehensive cybersecurity tactics covering penetration testing methodologies, tools, and hardening guides.
- [Blog](https://hackviser.com/blog): Cybersecurity articles, platform updates, and educational content.

## Legal

- [Privacy Policy](https://hackviser.com/privacy-policy)
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- [Cookies Policy](https://hackviser.com/cookies-policy)
- [Refund Policy](https://hackviser.com/refund-policy)

## Community

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