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Courses
Expert-led, hands-on courses that sharpen your security skills. Available with All Access or as standalone purchases.
AI-Powered Web App Hacking
This is a video-based course providing a framework on how to safely incorporate AI into traditional web application pentesting.
What Is Hack Smarter?
START HERE! Full introduction to Hack Smarter. Explains the platform, content, and answers common questions.
Foundations of Ethical Hacking
This free mini-course introduces people to a career in ethical hacking.
Foundations of Web App Pentesting
The best beginner-friendly web app hacking course you can find. This includes 80+ videos, 30+ custom labs, and 160 hours of lab time.
Sliver C2: Pentesting and Evasion
Full course covering pentesting & evasion with Sliver C2. Comes with 20+ custom labs and 80 hours of lab time.
Hands-On Phishing
Hands-On Phishing is a practical course designed for red teamers and security professionals who want to learn how phishing campaigns are built and executed in the real world.
Intro to AWS Pentesting
This is a fully hands-on course that will bring you from beginner to intermediate-level in AWS pentesting.
Hack With Me
Learn to think like a hacker through guided sessions that walk you through real-world cyber challenges.
Hack With Me: Active Directory (Odyssey x Triathlon)
Hack alongside Tyler Ramsbey through two multi-machine AD labs: Odyssey & Triathlon. Comes with 80 hours of lab time and custom notes.
Hack With Me: Active Directory (Anomaly x Sysco)
Hack alongside Tyler Ramsbey through 2 labs: Anomaly & Sysco. Comes with 80 hours of lab time and custom notes.
Hack With Me: Linux Hacking
Learn Linux Hacking with Tyler Ramsbey. Comes with 80 hours of lab time.
Hack With Me: Active Directory (BuildingMagic x ShareThePain)
This is Active Directory training starting at $24.99. It includes 40+ hours of lab time and two Active Directory labs (BuildingMagic & ShareThePain)
Hack Smarter Range
These are advanced, private cyber ranges for high-fidelity practice. Each network features multiple chained machines to simulate a complex, realistic enterprise-level environment.
Range: BitStream (Easy)
This is an Easy Active Directory range. Available as a one-time purchase or in the "All Access" subscription.
Range: DarkHaven (Medium)
This is a Medium Active Directory range. Available as a one-time purchase or in the "All Access" subscription.
Range: BlackRiver Technologies (Hard)
This is a Hard Active Directory range.
Range: Westbridge University (Hard)
This is a Hard Active Directory range. Available as a one-time purchase or in the "All Access" subscription.
Range: Willmore Group (Insane)
This is an Insane Active Directory range. Available as a one-time purchase or in the "All Access" subscription.
Hands On Labs
Secure, private labs accessible via VPN — hands-on environments for building practical, real-world hacking skills. Available in both subscriptions.
Challenge Lab: DropFile (Easy)
This is an Easy Linux challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Kitsune (Easy)
This is an Easy Active Directory challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Printer Issue (Easy)
This is an Easy Windows challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Induction (Medium)
This is a Medium Windows challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: NOC (Medium)
This is a Medium Linux challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Messenger (Medium)
This is a Medium Active Directory challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Orion Corp (Easy)
This is an Easy Active Directory challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Taskflow (Medium)
This is a Medium Web and Linux challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Traverse (Medium)
This is a Medium Linux challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Sentinel (Hard)
This is a Hard Active Directory challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: HSM Defense (Hard)
This is a Hard Active Directory challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Elevated (Hard)
This is a Hard Windows challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Aftermath (Easy)
This is an Easy Linux challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: New Hire (Easy)
This is an Easy Windows challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Haystack (Medium)
This is a Medium Linux challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Wordplay (Medium)
This is a Medium Linux challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Forensics (Medium)
This is a Medium Active Directory challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Walnut (Easy)
This is an Easy Linux challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Mapper (Medium)
This is a Medium AWS challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: CTOS (Medium)
This is a Medium Active Directory challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Casino (Medium)
This is a Medium Web and Linux challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Casper (Hard)
This is a Hard Active Directory and Linux challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: SysAdmins (Medium)
This is a Medium Linux challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Rotation (Medium)
This is a Medium AWS challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Fragments (Hard)
This is a Hard Active Directory challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Embedded (Medium)
This is a Medium Web App challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Second (Medium)
This is a Medium AWS challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Beanstalk (Easy)
This is an Easy AWS challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Solus (Medium)
This is a Medium AWS challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Assume (Easy)
This is an Easy AWS challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: ShadowGate2 (Medium)
This is a Medium Active Directory challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: HealthSmarter (Medium)
This is a Medium Web App challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Dark (Easy)
This is an Easy Linux challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: NovaForge (Hard)
This is a Hard Active Directory challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: North Stone (Hard)
This is a Hard Active Directory challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: GateCrasher (Easy)
This is an Easy Blue Team challenge lab.
Guided Lab: Kerberoasting (Easy)
This is an Easy Guided Lab.
Challenge Lab: Past (Medium)
This is a Medium Active Directory challenge lab.
Guided Lab: Bloodhound (Easy)
This is an Easy Guided Lab.
Challenge Lab: Kiosk (Medium)
This is a Medium Windows challenge lab.
Guided Lab: Attacking LSASS (Easy)
This is an Easy Guided Lab.
Challenge Lab: Incognito Travel (Easy)
This is a Easy AWS challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Silent Corridor (Medium)
This is a Medium Blue Team challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: MartiniAD (Easy)
This is a Easy Active Directory challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Edge (Easy)
This is an Easy Windows challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: ShadowGate (Easy)
This is an Easy Active Directory challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: NovaCart (Hard)
This is a Hard Active Directory challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Dismay (Medium)
This is a Medium Active Directory challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Samurai (Easy)
This is an Easy Linux challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Sideload (Hard)
This is a Hard Windows challenge lab.
Guided Lab: NPM Supply Chain Attacks (Easy)
This is an Easy Guided Lab.
Challenge Lab: Data Secrets (Medium)
This is a Medium AWS challenge lab.
Guided Lab: IAM Enumeration (Easy)
This is an Easy AWS Guided Lab.
Challenge Lab: Implicit (Easy)
This is a Easy Web App challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: City Council (Medium)
This is a Medium Active Directory challenge lab.
Guided Lab: File Upload Attacks (Easy)
This is an Easy Web App Guided Lab.
Challenge Lab: Exception (Medium)
This is a Medium Linux challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: GitOops (Medium)
This is a Medium Linux challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Source Leak (Easy)
This is an Easy Blue Team challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: 404 Bank (Medium)
This is a Medium Active Directory challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Race Conditions (Medium)
This is a Medium Web App challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: StellarComms (Medium)
This is a Medium Active Directory challenge lab.
Guided Lab: CORS Misconfigurations (Easy)
This is an Easy Web App Guided Lab.
Challenge Lab: Verbose (Easy)
This is an Easy Web App challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: SQL Basics (Easy)
This is an Easy challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Lumon Industries (Medium)
This is a Medium Active Directory challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Triathlon (Hard)
This is a Hard Active Directory challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Polution (Easy)
This is an Easy Web App challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Staged (Medium)
This is a Medium Windows & Linux challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Static (Medium)
This is a Medium AWS challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Hunter (Easy)
This is an Easy Web App challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: SNS Secrets (Easy)
This is an Easy AWS challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: OWASP Juice Shop (Easy)
This is an Easy Web App challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Odyssey (Hard)
This is a Hard Active Directory challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: NorthBridge Systems (Hard)
This is a Hard Active Directory challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: MidGarden2 (Hard)
This is a Hard Active Directory challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Welcome (Easy)
This is an Easy Active Directory challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Sysco (Medium)
This is a Medium Active Directory challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Evasive (Medium)
This is a Medium Windows challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Slayer (Easy)
This is an Easy Windows challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Anomaly (Medium)
This is a Medium Active Directory challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Talisman (Medium)
This is a Medium Linux challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Arasaka (Easy)
This is an Easy Active Directory challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Ascension (Easy)
This is an Easy Linux challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: BankSmarter (Medium)
This is a Medium Linux challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: PivotSmarter (Easy)
This is an Easy Windows & Linux challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: ShareThePain (Medium)
This is a Medium Active Directory challenge lab.
Challenge Lab: Sliver Basics - Windows Implants (Easy)
This is an Easy Windows Guided Lab.
Guided Lab: Sliver Basics - Linux Implants (Easy)
This is an Easy Linux Guided Lab.
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