Hack Smarter: The Community Arm of Kairos Sec
We built Kairos Sec to deliver elite penetration testing, but we quickly realized our industry has a people problem: too much gatekeeping and not enough guidance. That’s why we created Hack Smarter.
Hack Smarter is the community and mentorship arm of Kairos Sec. We built it to make cybersecurity careers accessible, accountable, and actually human. Whether you’re trying to break into the industry or you’re leveling up your offensive security skills, we provide the structure and support you need to get there.
Key features of the Hack Smarter community include:
- Weekly Goal Meetings
Stay focused and consistent with structured weekly calls designed to help you define, track, and achieve your professional goals—together. - Study Groups for All Major Certifications
Join active, peer-led study groups for certifications like OSCP, PNPT, Security+, CISSP, and more. Learn in community, not isolation. - Resume Review
Get direct, expert feedback on your cybersecurity resume, tailored to break into or advance within the offensive security space. - Donate-What-You-Can Career Coaching
We believe mentorship shouldn’t be locked behind a paywall. Our coaching is donation-based—accessible to anyone, no matter where you’re starting from.
Hack Smarter is a grassroots movement rooted in shared knowledge, mutual respect, and a love for the craft of pen testing. It’s the heart of our mission at Kairos Sec: we don’t just want to elevate security; we want to elevate the people behind it.
Learn more and join the community at hacksmarter.org.