I share five key lessons I learned after pwning 100 Hack The Box machines. Whether you're into penetration testing, ethical hacking, or simply improving your cybersecurity skills, this video will help you understand the importance of consistency, teamwork, and using tools like Guided Mode and walkthroughs to solve tough challenges. Hack The Box is an incredible platform for sharpening your hacking techniques, and I'll explain how working through active and retired machines can improve your real-world pentesting skills. If you're preparing for a cybersecurity career or just want to up your game on Hack The Box, this video is packed with valuable insights to help you succeed. As a cybersecurity professional with over six years of experience, I focus on strengthening digital assets against ever-changing cyber threats. I specialize in penetration testing, ethical hacking, red teaming, and offensive security. I excel at uncovering and addressing vulnerabilities in networks and web applications. My mission is to make cyberspace better & safer for everyone by committing to lifelong learning, sharing knowledge with the community, and inspiring others to do the same. Credentials: • BS in Cybersecurity Management and Policy from UMGC. • 13 certifications including OSCP, CISSP, eJPT, OSWP, PenTest+, CEH, CySA+, CCNA, Cyber Ops-A, Cloud+, Linux+, Security+, and Network+. • Pwned 100 HTB machines and mastered 216 THM rooms, securing top leaderboard rankings on both platforms. • Pursuing OSWA certification and MS in Cybersecurity Management and Policy at UMGC. • United States Air Force Veteran Time Stamps --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 - Introduction 0:19 - Lesson 1 2:26 - Lesson 2 5:09 - Lesson 3 6:22 - Lesson 4 7:47 - Lesson 5 Connect --------------------------------------------------- @kyserclark Tags --------------------------------------------------- #Cybersecurity #infosec #informationsecurity #datasecurity #cybersecurityexpert #cybersecurityexperts #cybersecuritytips #cybersecuritytraining #hacking #hacking_pro #hacker #hackers #ethicalhacking #ethicalhacker #hackerman #hacked #penetrationtesters #penetrationtesting #pentesting #pentesting #pentesting #pentester #redteam #redteaming #offensivesecurity #security #technology #tech #IT #informationtechnology #Cyber #computerscience #LearnShareInspire #KyserClark #Kyser #HackTheBox Music --------------------------------------------------- All music featured in this video is by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio. Disclaimer --------------------------------------------------- Attention viewers: This video is strictly for educational purposes, emphasizing ETHICAL and LEGAL hacking only. I do not, and will NEVER, condone the act of illegally hacking into computer systems and networks for any reason. My goal is to foster cybersecurity awareness and responsible digital behavior. Please behave responsibly and adhere to legal and ethical standards in your use of this information. The postings on this site are my own and may not represent the positions of my employer.