SANS / GIAC / Penetration Testing
Exam certificationIntermediate
GIAC Penetration Tester
USD 999Standalone certification attempt
Connects technical testing with a structured professional assessment process.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- Assessment planning and scoping
- Infrastructure security assessment
- Penetration-testing methodology
Starting knowledge
No formal certification prerequisite; relevant study or practical experience is recommended.
Recognition / evidence
Proctored GIAC credential listed in its ANAB ISO/IEC 17024 accreditation scope.
Price scope
Excludes applicable sales tax. SANS course tuition is separate; retake and renewal fees are additional.
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SANS / GIAC / Malware & Reverse Engineering
Exam certificationSpecialist
GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware
USD 999Standalone certification attempt
Develops specialist skills for investigating malicious software.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- Malware behavior analysis
- Windows binary reverse engineering
- Malicious document analysis
Starting knowledge
No formal certification prerequisite; relevant study or practical experience is recommended.
Recognition / evidence
GIAC proctored examination credential with published subject objectives.
Price scope
Excludes applicable sales tax. SANS course tuition is separate; retake and renewal fees are additional.
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SANS / GIAC / Foundations
Exam certificationFoundation
GIAC Security Essentials
USD 999Standalone certification attempt
Validates a broad operational security foundation.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- Defense in depth
- Network and endpoint security
- Security monitoring
Starting knowledge
No formal certification prerequisite; relevant study or practical experience is recommended.
Recognition / evidence
Proctored GIAC credential listed in its ANAB ISO/IEC 17024 accreditation scope.
Price scope
Excludes applicable sales tax. SANS course tuition is separate; retake and renewal fees are additional.
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SANS / GIAC / Web Security
Exam certificationIntermediate
GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester
USD 999Standalone certification attempt
Focuses on security assessment of web applications.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- Web application architecture
- Authentication and session security
- Web assessment methodology
Starting knowledge
No formal certification prerequisite; relevant study or practical experience is recommended.
Recognition / evidence
GIAC proctored examination credential with published subject objectives.
Price scope
Excludes applicable sales tax. SANS course tuition is separate; retake and renewal fees are additional.
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Splunk / Security Operations
Exam certificationIntermediate
Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Analyst
USD 130One exam attempt
Relevant for analysts using Splunk security products.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- Threat detection
- Security investigation
- Splunk Enterprise Security workflows
Starting knowledge
No formal prerequisites; product and SOC familiarity are useful.
Recognition / evidence
Splunk-issued intermediate product certification.
Price scope
Official exam details list $130 USD per attempt; courses are separate.
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Splunk / Data Analysis
Exam certificationFoundation
Splunk Core Certified Power User
USD 130One exam attempt
Builds product skills that support investigation and reporting.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- Search and reporting
- Knowledge objects
- Splunk data analysis workflows
Starting knowledge
No formal prerequisites.
Recognition / evidence
Splunk-issued entry-level product certification.
Price scope
Official exam details list $130 USD per attempt; courses are separate.
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TCM Security / Penetration Testing
Exam certificationFoundation
Practical Junior Penetration Tester
USD 249Exam voucher with training access and one free retake
Introduces an assessment workflow with a written deliverable.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- Internal network assessment
- Active Directory security concepts
- Professional report writing
Starting knowledge
No formal professional-experience prerequisite; prepare with the included course.
Recognition / evidence
TCM-issued practical assessment credential; independent accreditation was not established in this review.
Price scope
The official page includes 12 months of Practical Ethical Hacking access.
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TCM Security / Penetration Testing
Exam certificationIntermediate
Practical Network Penetration Tester
USD 499Exam voucher with training access and one free retake
Tests communication alongside practical authorized assessment.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- External and internal assessment methodology
- Active Directory security concepts
- Report writing and client debrief
Starting knowledge
TCM recommends PJPT first for candidates without professional assessment experience.
Recognition / evidence
TCM-issued practical credential with a report and live debrief.
Price scope
Official indexed page lists $499; vouchers are valid for 12 months.
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TryHackMe / Penetration Testing
Exam certificationFoundation
Junior Penetration Tester
USD 349Individual practical certification listing
Connects guided practice with an assessed engagement and report.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- Authorized assessment methodology
- Web and network security concepts
- Professional report writing
Starting knowledge
Prepare with the Junior Penetration Tester path and foundational learning.
Recognition / evidence
TryHackMe-issued practical credential; employer-development claims are provider-reported.
Price scope
Official certification catalog displays $349; localized prices and subscriber discounts may differ.
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TryHackMe / Security Operations
Exam certificationFoundation
Security Analyst Level 1
USD 349Individual practical certification listing
Practices an analyst workflow through a defensive assessment.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- Alert triage
- Threat investigation
- Incident case reporting
Starting knowledge
Prepare with SOC Level 1 and foundational cyber learning.
Recognition / evidence
TryHackMe-issued practical credential; employer-development claims are provider-reported, not independent acceptance data.
Price scope
Official certification catalog displays $349; localized prices and subscriber discounts may differ.
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TryHackMe / Foundations
Labs / membershipFoundation
TryHackMe Premium
EUR 16.99Displayed monthly subscription price
A guided route for sustained learning and practice.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- Cybersecurity fundamentals
- Guided role learning paths
- Hands-on defensive and assessment practice
Starting knowledge
Beginner paths are available.
Recognition / evidence
Path completion certificates document study; Premium itself is a training subscription.
Price scope
Official page rendered regional EUR pricing. The annual option displays €10.50/month billed annually; no USD conversion is inferred. Certification exams are purchased separately.
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Zero-Point Security / Red Teaming
Exam certificationIntermediate
Red Team Lead
GBP 449Course, labs, and exam access
Extends core red team study into more demanding defensive environments.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- Assessment of modern defenses
- Windows security research
- Advanced adversary simulation planning
Starting knowledge
RTO-level knowledge is recommended; the provider presents RTO II as a continuation and classifies it as Registered level.
Recognition / evidence
Zero-Point exam credential; the provider reports CREST approval for its training provision.
Price scope
Official catalog price. Current courses include unlimited exam attempts and lab access; checkout may apply purchasing-power-parity discounts or tax.
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Zero-Point Security / Red Teaming
Exam certificationFoundation
Red Team Operator
GBP 399Course, labs, and exam access
Provides a focused practical introduction to adversary simulation.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- Adversary simulation planning
- Enterprise identity assessment
- Engagement reporting
Starting knowledge
Check the current course guidance for entry skills; the provider classifies this as Practitioner level.
Recognition / evidence
Zero-Point exam credential; the provider reports CREST approval for its training provision.
Price scope
Official catalog price. Current courses include unlimited exam attempts and lab access; checkout may apply purchasing-power-parity discounts or tax.
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