Guided path from zero to pentester
We start with the fundamentals that are actually used: networking, HTTP/HTTPS, web applications and audit methodology. Each module builds on the previous one, with no jumps or gaps.
Platform + Training · Real labs
Offensive Cybersecurity Academy.Ethical hacking and pentesting with clarity.
Online training in offensive cybersecurity: ethical hacking, pentesting and web hacking with real labs and a guided path from zero to pentester. No filler. Labs are the core, not the add-on.
01 / Academy
An academy built by people who audit every day.
What is SixHack Academy?
SixHack Academy is an online offensive cybersecurity academy focused on training people who want to learn ethical hacking and pentesting with real technical depth and hands-on practice. We offer cybersecurity courses with professional methodology and a pentesting academy built around real audits. Every course is built around hacking labs that reproduce real audit situations, from initial enumeration to the final report.
Our methodology follows the professional approach: understand how the technology works, identify its weak points, validate vulnerabilities with reproducible evidence and communicate impact clearly. That's why each module combines direct explanation, live demonstration and hands-on exercises, with no empty slides or filler content.
We are a hacking academy designed both for people starting from zero and for technical profiles looking to specialize in web hacking and OWASP Top 10. Lifetime access and verifiable certification on completion.
02 / Catalog
Ethical hacking and pentesting courses.
Structured training in offensive cybersecurity. From fundamentals to advanced audit techniques.
03 / Methodology
How we learn offensive cybersecurity here.
Clear fundamentals, intensive practice and reproducible evidence at every step.
Labs as the core
Labs are the heart of learning, not the extra at the end of the topic. Every concept is practiced in a real environment: SQL injection, XSS, IDOR, SSRF, path traversal, file upload and more OWASP Top 10 techniques.
Real tools, not toys
Burp Suite, DevTools, curl, enumeration utilities and the stack used in professional audits. You learn the real workflow from day one.
From finding to reporting
Not just finding vulnerabilities: knowing how to validate them with reproducible evidence, describe impact and prioritize findings. Deliverables look like a professional audit.
04 / Why us
Why SixHack Academy.
Six design decisions that set us apart from generic cybersecurity training.
70% in the labMost of your time is spent in real environments, not reading. Offensive security is learned by doing.
Updated contentWe keep courses current with the real vulnerabilities that appear every year, at no extra cost.
Clear path, no jumpsEvery module fits with the next. No exercises that require concepts nobody explained before.
Lifetime accessBuy the course and keep it forever. Come back to the labs whenever, revisit modules as many times as you need.
Verifiable certificationOn completion we issue a certificate with a unique ID, verifiable via QR and token at cert.sixhackacademy.com.
Direct instructor supportReal questions, real feedback on your findings, real technical guidance. No tickets lost between layers of support.
05 / Instructor
Who teaches the courses.
The academy is led by an offensive security researcher with a verifiable track record in the industry: published CVEs, international recognitions and real experience auditing production applications. Technical credibility makes the difference between a generic course and training that actually shows.
On the academy page you can see concrete credentials, certifications and Hall of Fame.
74Published CVEsResearch
HOFInternational recognitionsSecurity
LABReal audit experiencePractice
06 / Business
Cybersecurity services.
Alongside our technical training, we help organizations assess application security and professionally manage the vulnerability reports they receive.
Penetration testing
Security assessments for web applications, APIs and mobile applications, including technical validation, reporting and retesting under the agreed scope.
View penetration testing ↗Managed VDP and triage
Vulnerability disclosure program setup and management, report intake and validation, researcher communication and follow-up.
View managed VDP ↗07 / CTF Labs
Try the methodology for free with CTF Labs.
Before enrolling in a course, you can train on our CTF platform with real web hacking challenges.
Try before buy
CTF Labs
Before enrolling in a course, you can train on our CTF platform with real web hacking challenges at different difficulty levels, global ranking and fully free access. The most direct way to see how we teach and start building practical skill today.
SQL injection, XSS, IDOR, SSRF and more OWASP techniques in a controlled, legal environment.
40+Challenges
10+Vulnerabilities
300+Users
01Explore the challenge catalogRECON
02Find and validate the flawEXPLOIT
03Submit the flag and scoreFLAG
08 / FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
What people ask most about the academy, courses and methodology.
What is SixHack Academy and who is it for?
SixHack Academy is an online offensive cybersecurity academy focused on hands-on training with real labs. It's aimed at people starting from scratch, developers who want to understand security, sysadmins shifting careers into ethical hacking and professionals in the field who want to consolidate their technical foundation.
Where do I start if I don't know anything?
The easiest way is to try the CTF Labs for free to experience the methodology and then review the current catalog. Course pages show the information published in Platform so you can compare the available training before enrolling.
Which courses are available at SixHack Academy?
The catalog is synchronized with Platform and reflects the training published at any given time. Visit Courses to see the real name, description, status and price of every available course.
What is the difference between ethical hacking and pentesting?
Ethical hacking is the broader framework of operating on systems with authorization to find security flaws. Pentesting (penetration testing) is a specific technique within ethical hacking: simulating a complete, reproducible attack to audit a system. At SixHack Academy we work with both approaches.
Can I try content before buying?
Yes. CTF Labs are free and let you practice real web hacking challenges with open access after a simple signup. It's the best way to experience the methodology before enrolling in a course.
Be curious. Stay safe.
Start building real skill
Browse the catalog, pick your course and start practicing today.