Become an HTB Subject Matter Expert

 
Hack The Box Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) are our go-to team for specialist insights on editorial content.

Being part of the HTB SME club means you'll be on an exclusive list to provide insights and quotes.
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What’s an HTB SME?

Academy modules and labs are developed by security professionals, for security professionals. And our editorial content is no different. 

The HTB SME program takes this expert-led, community-first approach to another level!

Provide quotes
Your insights will be featured in blogs, reports, newsletters, and more! 

Share your experience 
Share your experience across an exciting range of topics—from mastering Active Directory fundamentals to navigating new regulations in cyber. 

Speak up!
Speak about your career on webinars, panel discussions, or interviews.

SME perks

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Reach a huge audience

Speak to the HTB community with over 2.7 million members.
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Network

Meet other SMEs and expand your professional network.
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Gain recognition

Gain shoutouts on our content including your name, position, and LinkedIn profile.
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Share experiences

Use your voice and our platform to speak about your experiences.
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Help others

Help other cybersecurity professionals in their careers. 

Who can become an HTB SME?

Each and every SME application will be vetted by our team. Expect to hear back from us within a week.

Head of infosec/infosec manager

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Blue team operator/manager

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Red team operator/manager

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SOC analyst

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Pentester

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CISO

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Minimum of one year of cybersecurity experience required

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SME opportunities

As a cybersecurity professional, you’re busy, and we get that! So, we wanted to make our expectations clear before you sign up.

Here are some potential collaborations:

Industry news
Provide us with quotes on developments in the cybersecurity industry for HTB and PR opportunities. 

Career advice
Share insights on your experience to help with our blog guides.

Celebrate your wins
Add your cybersecurity wins of the month to our ThreatReady newsletter.

Speaking opportunities
Contribute to our webinars and panel discussions, sharing your unique insights.

Testimonials

“Being part of the HTB SME program as a cybersecurity leader is a great way to give something back to the community. Inspire young and ambitious people on how they can have their own path to success. 

It’s also very easy to share ideas via online forms, which saves me a lot of time compared to contributing to other blogs or communities.”

Timothy Martens

CEO and CISO, T.M. cyber consultancy BV.

“I've thoroughly enjoyed contributing to Hack The Box's SME program by sharing various insights on my time in the industry, articulating specific technical knowledge, and having a place amongst cybersecurity giants where I can further the reach of my platform. 

Hack The Box has always been a favorite place of mine to learn and practice my skills and to collaborate with peers in a way that we can all win. 

Being a part of the SME program not only ties together my industry experience and love for the platform, but it also gives me yet another way I can give back to the community that welcomed me with open arms many years ago.”

Bailey Marshall

President and CCO, The Security Rex.

How to apply

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Apply

Fill in our quick form.
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Accept

You’ll hear back from us within a week.
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Onboard

Receive your official digital SME badge to spruce up your LinkedIn profile.
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Collaborate

We’ll be in touch for your first assignment! 

Ready to become an HTB Subject Matter Expert?

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