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Guide Jan 07, 2026

PNPT Certification (TCM) 2026: Price, Exam Format, Tips, vs OSCP

Complete PNPT guide: $499 price, 5-day exam + 2-day report, live debrief, tools allowed, prep plan, and PNPT vs OSCP comparison.

HackerDNA Team 15 min
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Guide Jan 06, 2026

Hack The Box Academy Review 2026: Pricing, Certifications & Is It Worth It?

HTB Academy review 2026: Complete pricing breakdown ($8-$1260/yr), certification analysis, and honest comparison to alternatives. Is Hack The Box Acad...

HackerDNA Team 12 min
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Guide Jan 04, 2026

CTF Tools: Essential Hacking Toolkit for Beginners (2026)

Discover 40+ CTF tools for web exploitation, crypto, forensics, reverse engineering and pwn. Free toolkit guide for beginners with practical examples.

HackerDNA Team 14 min
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Guide Jan 02, 2026

15 Best Cybersecurity Labs for Hands-On Practice (2026)

Discover the best cybersecurity labs for hands-on hacking practice. Compare free and paid options for beginners to advanced pentesters. Updated for 20...

HackerDNA Team 12 min
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Guide Jan 01, 2026

PicoCTF: Complete Beginner Guide to the Best Free CTF

Learn everything about PicoCTF, the free CTF platform by Carnegie Mellon. Complete guide covering categories, tips, and how to progress your hacking s...

HackerDNA Team 8 min
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Guide Dec 31, 2025

How to Become a SOC Analyst in 2026: Complete Career Guide

Learn how to become a SOC analyst in 2026. Complete guide covering skills, certifications, salaries, and how to break into security operations with no...

HackerDNA Team 12 min
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Guide Dec 30, 2025

XSS vs CSRF: Key Differences, Examples, and How to Prevent Both

Learn the key differences between XSS and CSRF attacks. Understand how each works, see real examples, and discover prevention techniques for both.

HackerDNA Team 8 min
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Guide Dec 29, 2025

OSCP+ Preparation Guide 2026: Complete Roadmap to Pass First Try

Master OSCP+ with our 2026 guide. Learn exam changes, study timeline, best resources, and practice labs to pass first try.

HackerDNA Team 18 min
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Guide Dec 21, 2025

TryHackMe vs HackTheBox: Which Platform Is Actually Best in 2026?

TryHackMe vs HackTheBox compared: pricing, features, learning paths, and why a third option might be the smartest choice for your cybersecurity journe...

HackerDNA Team 15 min
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Guide Dec 08, 2025

CTF for Beginners: How to Start Capture The Flag in 2026

New to CTF? Learn what Capture The Flag competitions are, the main challenge categories, essential tools, and how to solve your first challenges. Free...

HackerDNA Team 7 min
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Guide Oct 31, 2025

How do hackers learn to hack?

How do hackers learn to hack? A practical path: theory on HackerDNA Learn, hands-on practice in HackerDNA Labs, plus OWASP, NVD, and trusted resources...

HackerDNA Team 15 min
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