In this video, I share 15 practical tips to help you prepare for and succeed in the Hack The Box Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (HTB CPTS) exam. These insights are drawn from my personal experience and a detailed blog post I published last year. Whether you're pursuing the CPTS, working toward the OSCP, or looking to advance your skills as a penetration tester, I hope you find this content valuable. Timestamp for the tips: 01:18 - 01. Stay The Path 03:41 - 02. Extra Modules 06:12 - 03. Write Techniques Down 07:53 - 04. Perfect Your Procedures 10:31 - 05. IppSec's Playlist 13:09 - 06. Try AEN Blind 16:12 - 07. Give It Me 17:10 - 08. Don't Starve 18:32 - 09. Not AEN Part II 20:20 - 10. Report As You Go 21:51 - 11. Beware Of Roadblocks 24:43 - 12. Prepare For Being Stuck 28:05 - 13. Think Dumber 29:18 - 14. Flag 13 and 14 Can Wait 30:56 - 15. Remember Your Second Attempt Links to the stuff I mentioned in the video: HTB CPTS Tips & Tricks: Creating A Field Manual: IppSec's CPTS Playlist: HTB CPTS Reporting: