Certified Penetration Testing Professional
Assess offensive security competence across reconnaissance, network attacks, web exploitation, privilege escalation, and reporting.
Apply without an account. Review precedes enrollment.Understand the work.
Demonstrate your knowledge.
Assess a defined environment through reconnaissance, network testing, web vulnerability analysis, and privilege assessment. The scope connects technical observations to a clear, responsible report that helps a system owner understand risk and remediation.
Offensive Security
Use the published topics to assess how this credential relates to your responsibilities.
Examination required
Enrollment or admission alone does not award the certification. Passing the assessment does.
Domains & objectives.
Explore the knowledge and capabilities covered by each domain.
Reconnaissance & enumeration
- Identify exposed services and relevant system characteristics.
- Interpret collected information to guide an authorized assessment.
In an authorized practice environment, build an inventory of exposed services and distinguish direct observations from assumptions about the target.
Be ready to explain
Explain what the collected information establishes, its limitations, and which assessment questions remain unanswered.
Who it’s for.
Penetration testers, application security engineers, and security practitioners responsible for authorized infrastructure or application assessments.
Before you begin
Bring relevant professional experience and a clear description of your own contribution to security projects. Applications should be accurate and respect client confidentiality.
The examination.
Complete the examination within the allotted time and follow the instructions in your candidate account. An active enrollment is required to begin an attempt. Review the published scope and make sure your preparation covers each topic.
Turn the scope into a study plan.
Use the syllabus as a checklist. Review concepts you can already explain, identify topics that need practice, and relate each area to a concrete example from your work. Preparation supports your learning; certification depends on assessment.
Review
Map your knowledge to the published topics.
Practice
Work through authorized exercises and record what you learn.
Revisit
Explain the reasoning and review gaps before examination.
Your questions, answered.
How do I get started?+
Submit a free application with your professional experience and supporting evidence. Admissions reviews it and contacts you at the email address provided. Accepted applicants receive a private invitation to connect their candidate account and enroll.
What are the examination requirements?+
The published duration is 90 minutes, with a passing score of 70%. Review the exam details and syllabus, then follow the instructions in your candidate account.
Does enrollment award the certification?+
No. An active enrollment provides access to the configured preparation and examination. You must meet the assessment requirements and pass to earn the credential.
How can an employer verify my credential?+
Issued credentials have a unique ID and public verification record. The record identifies the holder, certification, issue and expiry dates, and current status. This certification has a validity period of 3 years.