Go beyond courses.
Build a cybersecurity career.
Hackeronaut is a complete cybersecurity training platform for students, IT admins, and career switchers. Transition from curious beginner to hired professional with browser-based exploitation sandboxes, verified skill portfolios, and direct cohort guidance. 100% practical, led by Mohd Sadiq Ansari (OSCP).
Choose your operational pathway
Hackeronaut adjusts to your background. Choose your focus area below to immediately filter our dashboard priority feeds, recommended exploits, sandbox configurations, and job requirements.
Zero-Knowledge Initiate
Start from absolute scratch. Learn fundamental Linux filesystems, port scanning, and basic web vulnerabilities.
CEHv13 Standard Prep
Learn networking, ethical hacking methodology, and basic security testing.
Lab #01: SQL Injection Bypass
Bypass a mock administrative portal authentication using simple raw SQL injection.
Base64 Encoder & Hash Utility
Encode payloads and inspect cryptographic hash types in our utility kit.
Linux Foundations
Complete 5 interactive command milestones to earn the Terminal Cadet badge.
CLUSTER UPDATE:Hackeronaut labs are sandboxed in local container pods. Selecting this path sets up specialized compiler tools.
Try before you join.
Run testbed exploits instantly. Connect to our interactive Linux command shell, perform port scanning, retrieve files, bypass a mock administrative SQL database, or inject event-driven XSS payloads.
Rank Assessment
GUEST_OPERATIVE
System XP
0 / 1000 XP
Generate Verified Portfolio
Complete all 4 sandbox tasks above to unlock your certified portfolio link.
Bypass Administrative Authentication
The admin portal at ApexCorp is vulnerable to SQL injection. Force the database check to return TRUE. Use single quotes to escape strings and bypass password confirmation.
Hands-On CVE Audits
We recreate verified CVE security vulnerabilities (like Modbus SCADA registers or cloud IAM policies) inside browser terminals to build direct, employer-ready capabilities.
Access All Labs →Review Sessions with Sadiq
No ticket queues. Connect with Mohd Sadiq Ansari and fellow cybersecurity students in our private Telegram workspace, getting feedback on blocks within hours.
Book Career Meeting →Verified Credentials Hosting
Every lab you solve updates your shareable `username.hackeronaut.tech` profile page automatically, providing proof of skills for recruiters.
View Leaderboard Standings →Interactive pathway.
Track your milestones. Click on nodes below to review estimated study durations, certification alignments, and tools learned.
NIST-Aligned Career Pathway
LINUX & NETWORKING ESSENTIALS
Command Line Mastery
Before you learn to break systems, you must understand how they talk. Master terminal commands, inspect networking packets, and write basic scripts to automate reconnaissance.
Engineered for work.
Take a look inside our operative backend. Interact with the tabs to view level status indicators, verify badges, solve next study blocks, and scope active career listings.
- Active progress percentages and roadmap milestones
- Daily streak trackers and level scorecard updates
- Career internships and verified resume output portals
AI cybersecurity mentor.
Bypass learning roadblocks immediately. Ask our assistant to explain exploits, evaluate reports, or advise on learning tracks.
AI Curriculum Mentor
Syllabus Tuned
This virtual assistant is fully integrated with Hackeronaut's course syllabi, vulnerability databases, and disclosure report guidelines.
[SYSTEM_SECURE_INIT]: Connection established with Hackeronaut AI Lead Mentor. Ask me anything about our curriculum, career roadmap, certification alignments, payload behaviors, or paste a vulnerability draft report for review.
Live threat database.
Query vulnerability advisory reports. Inspect CVSS ratings, MITRE mappings, remediation guidelines, and matching Hackeronaut training sandboxes.
Threat Intel Feed
A prompt injection vulnerability in DeepMind Guardrail engines allows attackers to bypass safety filters and retrieve administrative access keys via specific override commands.
Remediation Guidelines
Upgrade prompt validation classifiers to v2.6.4 and isolate admin token requests.
Improper IAM directory permission configurations on SkyNet cloud file servers allow authenticated SSH guest accounts to view and list files in private S3 storage buckets.
Remediation Guidelines
Enforce strict AWS S3 Bucket Policies and remove wildcards from read-privilege roles.
Unauthenticated write commands directed to Modbus TCP register coils on Siemens S7 industrial controller systems allow attackers to modify Centrifuge frequency oscillation speed limits.
Remediation Guidelines
Establish SCADA network isolation protocols and block public access to port 502.
Careers ecosystem.
Translate labs completed into career outcomes. Our students bypass generic resume checks through verified portfolios hosted on `hackeronaut.tech`.
Associate Penetration Tester
Company: Razorpay India
Perform application and API security audits. Candidates with verified Hackeronaut portfolios showing Lab #10 (AWS) completions get fast-tracked.
AppSec Security Engineer
Company: CRED India
Responsible for secure coding, code reviews, and container auditing. Demands hands-on knowledge of OWASP Top 10 script mitigations.
Mock Interview Simulation
Category: Career Advisory
Contains typical red/blue team screening questions, Active Directory exploitation briefs, and advisory write-up walkthroughs.
Mohd Sadiq Ansari
I started Hackeronaut because I was tired of seeing cybersecurity courses in India that only teach you how to click through slides and memorize definitions. In the real world, recruiters do not care if you passed a multiple-choice exam; they care if you can audit their servers and find vulnerability vectors before a malicious actor does.
"Cybersecurity cannot be taught by clicking through slides. We designed Hackeronaut around live environments because recruiters do not care about certificates you memorized—they care about systems you can audit."
Read Sadiq's Personal Story →Verified success stories.
See how Indian cybersecurity students are transforming their skills into credentials and careers using Hackeronaut.
"The sandboxed labs allowed me to bypass traditional resume blocks. Interviewers were wowed when I explained actual MODBUS PLC centrifuge attacks I completed."
Abhishek S.
SOC Analyst (CRED)
"Finding my first bug bounty within 3 weeks of starting Sadiq's curriculum was incredible. The direct peer community and mentor reviews are unmatched."
Rahul M.
Pentester (Razorpay)
"I was worried that my non-coding domain background would hold me back. Sadiq's step-by-step videos and direct Telegram guidance made everything clear."
Priyanka R.
AppSec Analyst (TCS)
Advanced Offensive Security Modules
Black Hat Hacking by Hackeronaut
Master the entire attack lifecycle with our AI-powered penetration testing labs. Real-world offensive security training for 2026.
CEHv13 (Certified Ethical Hacker)
Prepare for CEHv13 with a focus on AI-driven threats, Agentic AI security, and modern Zero-Trust defensive strategies.
Ultimate Offensive Security Bundle
Dual-course certification bundle with direct senior engineering mentorship, active penetration testing labs, and portfolio validation.
Can't afford the full price right now? We believe cybersecurity education should be accessible.
Message us for flexible pricing →Calculate your career ROI.
Cybersecurity skills translate directly to higher earnings. Use our calculator to see your potential salary trajectory after mastering offensive security.
- 40% - 100% Salary Hike Potential
- 300%+ Freelance Income Growth
ROI CALCULATOR
*Based on average career growth of Hackeronaut graduates in Offensive Security & Bug Bounty roles.
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Career Roadmap 2026.
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Active hacking community.
Connect, share insights, and team up with other security researchers in our active Telegram cohort. Collaborate on complex sandboxes, verify exploits together, and share bug bounty targets.
- Direct Peer Group Discuss hacking strategies directly with over 500+ Indian security students and professionals.
- Vulnerability Disclosures Share your bug reports and get direct feedback on scope reporting from Mohd Sadiq Ansari.
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Free penetration testing cheatsheets
Get instant access to our curated terminal cheatsheets, Kali Linux optimization guides, and the 2026 India Cybersecurity Career Roadmap PDF.
Why students choose Hackeronaut for ethical hacking training
Most ethical hacking courses in India teach theory through slides and never show you how real attacks work. Hackeronaut is different. Our curriculum is built around practical offensive security skills — the same techniques used by professional penetration testers and bug bounty hunters at companies like HackerOne and Bugcrowd.
Our training covers four core areas: SQL injection and web exploitation (OWASP Top 10), SCADA and industrial control system security, cloud pentesting (AWS privilege escalation, container escapes), and AI security (LLM jailbreaking, prompt injection). Each module includes step-by-step video lessons, practical assignments, and direct mentor support via Telegram.
Whether you are preparing for the CEHv13 certification exam or building a career in bug bounty hunting, Hackeronaut gives you a structured learning path with real tools like Nmap, Burp Suite, and Google Dorks. Our courses start at ₹999, making professional-grade cybersecurity training accessible to every student in India.
500+ students have enrolled in Hackeronaut courses. Our graduates use their completion certificates and skill portfolios in job interviews for security analyst, ethical hacker, and DevSecOps roles. Join our community on Telegram to connect with fellow learners and get career guidance from our mentors.
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