HTB Certified Active Directory Pentesting Expert (CAPE), earned on 26 January 2026.
HTB Certified Active Directory Pentesting Expert (HTB CAPE)
Certifications
HTB Certified Active Directory Pentesting Expert (CAPE), earned on 26 January 2026.
OffSec Experienced Penetration Tester (OSEP), earned on 11 December 2025.
HTB Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (CPTS), earned on 28 September 2025.
Certified Active Directory Pentesting Expert V2 (C-ADPENX) from The SecOps Group. Certificate ID: 10072980. Exam Version: 2.01.
An OSCP has demonstrated the ability to use persistence, creativity, and perceptiveness to identify vulnerabilities and execute organized attacks under tight time constraints. They can:
* Use information gathering techniques to identify and enumerate targets running various operating systems and services
* Write scripts and tools to aid in the penetration testing process
* Analyze, correct, modify, cross-compile, and port public exploit code
* Conduct remote, local privilege escalation, and client-side attacks
* Identify and exploit XSS, SQL injection, and file inclusion vulnerabilities in web applications
* Leverage tunneling techniques to pivot between networks
OSCP holders have also shown they can think outside the box while managing both time and resources.
Holders of the Red Team Operator badge have demonstrated their knowledge of adversary simulation, command & control, engagement planning and time management. They can perform each stage of an attack lifecycle from initial compromise, to full domain takeover, data hunting, and exfiltration; whilst being aware of OPSEC concerns and bypassing defences.