Altered Security / Cloud Security
Exam certificationAdvanced
Certified by Altered Security Red Team Expert for Azure
USD 49930-day lab + lifetime course material + one exam attempt
Develops deeper assessment skills for secured Azure environments.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- Advanced Azure identity security
- Multi-tenant cloud risk analysis
- Cloud defense evaluation
Starting knowledge
Azure security or red-team knowledge; the beginner Azure course is recommended for newcomers.
Recognition / evidence
Altered Security examination credential with a dedicated assessment process.
Price scope
Also published: 60-day package $699; 90-day package $899; registered-student exam reattempt $99.
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Altered Security / Cloud Security
Exam certificationFoundation
Certified by Altered Security Red Team Professional for Azure
USD 44930-day lab + lifetime course material + one exam attempt
Provides a practical entry point into Azure security assessment.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- Azure and Entra ID security
- Hybrid identity risk analysis
- Cloud monitoring and defense
Starting knowledge
Basic Azure, Entra ID, and cloud security knowledge is desired but not mandatory.
Recognition / evidence
Altered Security examination credential with a dedicated assessment process.
Price scope
Also published: 60-day package $649; 90-day package $849; registered-student exam reattempt $99.
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Altered Security / Red Teaming
Exam certificationAdvanced
Certified Red Team Expert
USD 29930-day lab + lifetime course material + one exam attempt
Extends AD study to larger and more complex enterprise environments.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- Complex Active Directory risk analysis
- Hybrid identity security
- Enterprise defense assessment
Starting knowledge
Basic AD red-team, penetration-testing, or blue-team administration experience; CRTP is recommended for newcomers.
Recognition / evidence
Altered Security examination credential with a dedicated assessment process.
Price scope
Also published: 60-day package $499; 90-day package $699; registered-student exam reattempt $99.
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Altered Security / Red Teaming
Exam certificationFoundation
Certified Red Team Professional
USD 24930-day lab + lifetime course material + one exam attempt
Provides a guided starting point for enterprise identity security assessment.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- Active Directory security concepts
- Enterprise identity assessment
- Windows defensive controls
Starting knowledge
Basic Active Directory understanding and Windows command-line skills.
Recognition / evidence
Altered Security examination credential with a dedicated assessment process.
Price scope
Also published: 60-day package $379; 90-day package $499; registered-student exam reattempt $99.
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AWS Training and Certification / Cloud Computing
Exam certificationFoundation
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
USD 100One certification exam
A starting point for AWS cloud literacy.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- AWS cloud concepts
- Shared responsibility and security
- Core services and billing
Starting knowledge
No prior IT or cloud experience is required.
Recognition / evidence
AWS Services Partner tiers include foundational-certified staffing requirements.
Price scope
Regional exchange-rate pricing and applicable taxes can vary; training is separate.
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AWS Training and Certification / Cloud Security
Exam certificationSpecialist
AWS Certified Security – Specialty
USD 300One Specialty certification exam
Useful for specialists securing AWS environments.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- AWS identity and data protection
- Threat detection and response
- Infrastructure security controls
Starting knowledge
AWS security implementation experience is recommended; review the current exam guide.
Recognition / evidence
AWS Services Partner tiers count technical-certified individuals; this is vendor workforce-program evidence.
Price scope
Regional pricing and applicable taxes can vary; training and retakes are separate.
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Centri (formerly Security Blue Team) / Foundations
Course / trainingFoundation
Blue Team Junior Analyst Pathway Bundle
FreeFree training pathway
Offers a free way to explore defensive specialties before committing to a credential.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- Open-source intelligence basics
- Network and forensic analysis
- Threat-hunting and vulnerability fundamentals
Starting knowledge
No prerequisites; intended for complete beginners.
Recognition / evidence
Course-completion certificate after six introductory courses; it is not listed as a professional exam certification.
Price scope
Free introductory pathway with no access time limit.
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Centri (formerly Security Blue Team) / SOC & Incident Response
Exam certificationFoundation
Blue Team Level 1
GBP 399Training + certification examination
Develops practical investigative skills for an entry-level security operations role.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- Phishing and threat analysis
- Digital forensics
- SIEM investigation and incident response
Starting knowledge
No exam entry requirement; intended for junior learners with roughly 0–2 years of experience.
Recognition / evidence
Centri practical-exam credential with a verifiable Credly badge.
Price scope
Four months of course access; training and examination are included.
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Centri (formerly Security Blue Team) / SOC & Incident Response
Exam certificationIntermediate
Blue Team Level 2
GBP 1,999Training + certification examination
Extends core security operations study into deeper investigations.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- Malware analysis
- Threat hunting
- Vulnerability management
Starting knowledge
No mandatory exam entry prerequisite; BTL1 or roughly 2–4 years of practical experience is recommended.
Recognition / evidence
Centri practical-exam credential requiring a written assessment report.
Price scope
Five months of course access; training and examination are included.
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Centri (formerly Security Blue Team) / Detection Engineering
Exam certificationFoundation
Certified Detection Engineering Associate
GBP 399Training + certification examination
Provides a focused route into detection engineering.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- Detection-rule creation and tuning
- Network telemetry analysis
- Git-based detection workflows
Starting knowledge
Provider recommends roughly 1–3 years of relevant experience; introductory technical material is included.
Recognition / evidence
Centri practical-exam credential with a verifiable Credly badge.
Price scope
Four months of course access; training and examination are included.
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Centri (formerly Security Blue Team) / Penetration Testing
Exam certificationFoundation
Certified Penetration Testing Associate
GBP 399Training + certification examination
Builds practical penetration-testing foundations across several environments.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- Assessment planning and scoping
- Infrastructure, web, and cloud security
- Professional assessment reporting
Starting knowledge
No exam entry requirement; aimed at learners with roughly 0–3 years of experience.
Recognition / evidence
Centri practical-exam credential with a verifiable Credly badge.
Price scope
Four months of course access and a practical examination with one resit are included.
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Centri (formerly Security Blue Team) / Security Management
Exam certificationAdvanced
Certified Security Operations Manager
GBP 1,999Training + certification examination
Connects technical security experience with management of a security operations team.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- SOC design and operating models
- Capability maturity assessment
- Security metrics and capacity planning
Starting knowledge
Provider recommends 2+ years in security operations or a similar discipline.
Recognition / evidence
Centri examination credential with practical and theoretical assessment elements.
Price scope
Six months of course access; training and hybrid examination are included.
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Check Point / Network Security
Exam certificationIntermediate
Check Point Certified Security Administrator R82
USD 300156-215.82 exam
Useful for day-to-day Check Point gateway administration.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- Security policy administration
- Security gateway configuration
- Monitoring and threat prevention
Starting knowledge
No required exam prerequisites; Unix/Linux, Windows and TCP/IP knowledge are recommended.
Recognition / evidence
Check Point-issued product certification.
Price scope
Official exam prep guide lists $300; price can vary by region and testing center. Confirm at Pearson VUE registration.
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Check Point / Network Security
Exam certificationAdvanced
Check Point Certified Security Expert R82
USD 300156-315.82 exam
Extends administration into complex design and troubleshooting.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- Complex security environment design
- Deployment and implementation
- Troubleshooting
Starting knowledge
Must have passed a CCSA exam at R8x or newer; the CCSA can be expired. Practical experience is recommended.
Recognition / evidence
Check Point-issued advanced product certification.
Price scope
Official exam prep guide lists $300; price can vary by region and testing center. Confirm at Pearson VUE registration.
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Cisco / Networking
Exam certificationFoundation
Cisco Certified Network Associate
USD 300One 200-301 CCNA exam
A practical networking foundation for infrastructure and security roles.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- Network fundamentals and IP services
- Security fundamentals
- Automation concepts
Starting knowledge
No formal prerequisites.
Recognition / evidence
Cisco CCNA is within Cisco's ANAB ISO/IEC 17024 accreditation scope.
Price scope
Training is separate; confirm local checkout pricing.
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Cisco / Networking
Exam certificationAdvanced
Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise
USD 700Core exam plus one concentration exam
Supports deeper enterprise network design and operation.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- Enterprise network infrastructure
- Network assurance and security
- A chosen enterprise networking specialty
Starting knowledge
No formal prerequisites; a core exam and one concentration exam are required.
Recognition / evidence
CCNP Enterprise is within Cisco's ANAB ISO/IEC 17024 accreditation scope.
Price scope
Calculated from the official $400 ENCOR core and $300 concentration exam fees; training and retakes are separate.
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Cloud Security Alliance / Cloud Security
Course / trainingFoundation
CCSK v5 Free Prep Kit
FreeFree preparation resources
Provides official self-study material before choosing paid training.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- Cloud security domains
- Governance and controls
- Cloud risk concepts
Starting knowledge
General security and cloud familiarity helps.
Recognition / evidence
Preparation kit only; downloading or studying it does not award CCSK.
Price scope
The CCSK examination is a separate paid product.
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Cloud Security Alliance / Cloud Security
Exam certificationIntermediate
Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge v5
USD 445Exam and chatbot token with two attempts
A vendor-neutral cloud security knowledge assessment.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- Cloud security architecture
- Identity and data security
- Cloud governance and operations
Starting knowledge
Review the v5 prep kit and syllabus; formal experience prerequisites are not asserted here.
Recognition / evidence
CSA-issued exam-based certificate; distinct from a course completion certificate and from ISC2 CCSP.
Price scope
Official page provides two test attempts usable within two years; instructor-led preparation is separate.
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