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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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Full Syllabus
Scoping, Methodology & Reporting 15%
Rules of engagement, risk framing, evidence quality, and professional reporting.
External/Internal Reconnaissance 20%
Host discovery, service enumeration, attack-surface prioritization.
Exploitation & Initial Access 25%
Service/web exploitation, credential attacks, and foothold validation.
Privilege Escalation & Lateral Movement 25%
Local escalation, AD abuse paths, pivoting and credential reuse control checks.
Post-Exploitation & Hardening Guidance 15%
Proof of impact, cleanup, remediation mapping, and retest recommendations.