Akash Kumar

Akash Kumar, founder of AceFortis. Penetration tester and cybersecurity trainer based in Milan, and cybersecurity instructor at DEMOS Fondazione ITS. Expertise: penetration testing, red teaming and Active Directory security. I offer security awareness training, phishing simulations and courses on NIS2, DORA and ISO 27001 for companies and institutions, in English and Italian. Certifications: CPENT, CRTA, eJPT, PT1.
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What is Active Directory? Complete Beginner’s Guide 2026

Learn what Active Directory is, how it works, core components, practical use…

Akash Kumar
27 Min Read

OSCP vs CEH 2026: Which Certification Should You Choose?

Compare OSCP vs CEH exam formats, costs, salaries, and career paths. Expert…

Akash Kumar
27 Min Read

Red Team Engagement Guide: Phases, vs Pentest & Training

Discover what a red team engagement is in offensive security: NIST definition,…

Akash Kumar
29 Min Read

Bug Bounty Hunting: Complete Beginner’s Guide 2026

Learn what bug bounty hunting is, how to get started, common vulnerabilities…

Akash Kumar
26 Min Read

TryHackMe vs HackTheBox: A Beginner’s Comparison

Explore the key differences between TryHackMe and HackTheBox, which is better for…

Akash Kumar
29 Min Read

Become a Penetration Tester in 2026: Guide

Learn how to start a career as a penetration tester in 2025…

Akash Kumar
31 Min Read

What is Blue Teaming? A Complete Beginner’s Guide

In 2024, organizations worldwide experienced over 3,200 data breaches exposing 353 million…

Akash Kumar
23 Min Read

What is Capture The Flag (CTF)? A Beginner’s Guide

Learn what Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions are, how they work, and…

Akash Kumar
34 Min Read

What is Penetration Testing? Complete Beginner’s Guide

Learn penetration testing basics including the 5 phases, types (black/white/gray box), essential…

Akash Kumar
24 Min Read

Red Team vs Blue Team: In-Depth Comparison & Insights

Explore the key differences between Red and Blue Teams in cybersecurity, including…

Akash Kumar
42 Min Read