CPSA — CREST Practitioner Security Analyst
CREST's foundational security analyst certification — a 120-question MCQ exam covering penetration testing concepts. Serves as the entry point to the CREST certification pathway before CRT. No practical component, which limits its value as evidence of actual security skill. Most useful in UK and Commonwealth markets where CREST accreditation is valued and practitioners need a structured entry point. The purely theoretical format means it shouldn't be treated as a significant standalone credential — its primary value is as a mapped stepping stone toward CRT.
| Issuer | CREST |
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| Level | beginner |
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| Domains | Offensive Security |
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| Practical weight | 0% |
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| Cost (USD) | 350 |
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| Renewal | 3 years |
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| Skills | penetration_testing_methodology, network_scanning, reconnaissance_techniques, vulnerability_identification |
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