Hackthebox

If you’re new to offensive security, the choice between HackTheBox Academy and TryHackMe is the first major one you’ll make. Both are excellent. They are not interchangeable. TL;DR TryHackMe: gentler learning curve, broader topic coverage, lower cost. Best for beginners and breadth. HackTheBox Academy: deeper technical content, more rigorous assessments, structured paths to industry certs. Best for intermediate to advanced and depth. For most learners: start with TryHackMe, transition to HTB once you’re comfortable with the fundamentals. ...

Platform Hack The Box Difficulty Easy OS Windows Points 20 Release 2020-02-22 Tags AD, AS-REP Roasting, DCSync Sauna is a deceptively rich Active Directory box. Despite its Easy rating, it walks you through three classic AD attack primitives — AS-REP Roasting, credential reuse via AutoLogon, and DCSync — making it one of the best beginner boxes for anyone preparing for OSCP, CRTP, or AD-heavy red team interviews. ...