The Hacker’s Arsenal is an always-on challenge ladder. Work through the lessons, break the labs on your own machine, then prove it by capturing flags. Timed competitions and prizes get announced here.
More than just a competition — it's your gateway to South Africa's cybersecurity elite
Cash prizes, certifications, and exclusive PentestSA merchandise for top performers
Top performers get fast-tracked for positions at PentestSA and partner companies
Verified badges and certificates to showcase your abilities to employers
Real-world challenges designed by professional pentesters — no boring theory
48-hour window to complete challenges — hack on your own schedule
Join our Discord for hints, discussions, and networking with fellow hackers
Test your skills across multiple domains of cybersecurity
XSS, SQLi, IDOR, Auth Bypass
4 ChallengesJWT, Hashing, Encoding
2 ChallengesSUID, Sudo, Misconfigs
2 ChallengesInformation Gathering
1 ChallengeMulti-Stage Attack Simulation
1 ChallengeGlory is great, but cash is better