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From beginner to technical expert — structured courses with hands-on labs.
A full curriculum, not just a collection of challenges. Every lab is mapped to the Cyber Security Body of Knowledge (CyBOK) — start at the fundamentals or jump straight to your specialism.
Hands-on hacking labs in real virtual machine environments build a verifiable skills profile.
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"A truly innovative education platform, which has come out of UK academia."
"Hacktivity is a powerhouse; I often forget how seamless the VM access is."
"I enjoyed the Hacktivity weekly challenges a lot."
"This course was informative and rewarding due to the CTF challenges. [...] I like how the module, through the use of flags, urges you to apply the theory from the lectures and the labs into practical use."
"The use of the Hacktivity platform significantly enhanced the learning experience by providing a hands-on, interactive environment that made complex theories more accessible and engaging."
"Very fun and interactive with satisfying challenges."
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Improve your cyber security curriculum, and improve student experience.
- Hacktivity Cyber Security Labs is a cornerstone of the NCSC accredited cyber security degrees at LBU
- Used by ~300 students every week
- All LBU cyber security modules are hosted on Hacktivity, and incorporate hands-on labs and marks from CTF challenges
