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CREST Practitioner Security Analyst (CPSA)

Advanced Proctored multiple-choice style exam Pass: Provider-set pass mark (commonly around 60%, veri… $650

CPSA is a practitioner-level assessment emphasizing pentest fundamentals, methodology, and professional judgement. 2026 prep should blend theory revision with structured practical validation to strengthen exam confidence.

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IssuerOther
FormatProctored multiple-choice style exam
Duration~2 hours (indicative)
Pass ScoreProvider-set pass mark (commonly around 60%, veri…
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Practice Labs
Hack The Box: Starting Point / Academy labs
Scoping, Methodology & Reporting
Difficulty: easy
TryHackMe: Active Directory path
External/Internal Reconnaissance
Difficulty: medium
GOAD / local AD lab build
Exploitation & Initial Access
Difficulty: hard