CWES Review: How Pokemon Cards Helped Me Pass the CWES?
Introduction What is CWES The Certified Web Exploitation Specialist (CWES) is a hands-on web penetration testing certification from HackTheBox. It consists of two parts: The Course Content: Complete HTB’s “Web Penetration Tester” Job Role Path first (20 modules, 279 sections, 22 days). The Exam: Then take a 7-day hands-on exam where you attack a simulated environment and submit a commercial-grade report. Why I took it Three reasons drove me: Practical Skills Over Theory: I wanted a cert that tested real exploitation, not multiple-choice memorisation. HTB Labs Prep: My goal was to learn how to tackle web footholds in the more advanced platform HTB Labs, and the CWES path seemed like good preparation. 5-year goal?: I set a 5-year goal back in 2021 to focus on cybersecurity after finishing my computer science degree. The CWES was part of that vision. ...