CBBH, CPTS, or CDSA..Which is better for a beginner?

Why the CBBH is the Best Beginner Certification from Hack The Box Academy!

If you're just starting your penetration testing journey and looking for the best Hack The Box Academy certification, the Certified Bug Bounty Hunter (CBBH) is the way to go! In this video, I compare CBBH vs. CPTS vs. CDSA and explain why CBBH is the best entry-level certification for beginners.

🔹 Why CBBH?

Beginner-friendly with hands-on web application security training
Covers bug bounty methodology, making it practical for real-world hacking
No prior pentesting experience needed—perfect for newcomers
Focuses on web app security, a high-demand skill in the industry
🔹 How Does It Compare to CPTS & CDSA?

CPTS is great for a structured approach to penetration testing but can be overwhelming for beginners.
CDSA focuses on advanced defensive security concepts, which may not be ideal for someone starting in offensive security.
If you're just getting started, CBBH is the best way to build hacking skills, get into bug bounty hunting, and gain real-world experience in ethical hacking!

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[haroldvelasquez]

Good stuff Paul! Thanks for putting this content out there, I’m waiting for my results on cpts and finishing the CBBH path, I’m not sure if I will take the cert but it’s cool to hear the experience and perspective of others working with HTB certs and certs in general

[hmoodzking]

hi man love the content. i wanted to ask since you completed the CRTP recently, do you think the cpts AD is comparable to whats in the CRTP? i got my pnpt in august and now im looking to get my next cert but im torn between these two considering im more interested in AD more than anything else. thank you man and please keep the content coming

[warrenbarr]

hey thanks for the video, I am doing HTB and the academy and am very new and im wondering if I do all the fundemental modules and paths before I start the pen tester pathway will it adequately get me ready to be able to try to just learn this stuff like its not as important for me to get the CPTS at this point as just understanding