PNPT — Practical Network Penetration Tester
TCM Security's flagship network pentesting certification and the most respected affordable alternative to OSCP in the community. 5-day practical exam with a professional report deliverable reviewed by human graders, followed by a live debrief — not just flags. Five training courses included, one free retake, never expires. At $499 it competes directly with OSCP on quality while being a fraction of the cost. OSCP still carries more hiring weight in large enterprise and government environments, but PNPT is increasingly accepted, particularly at companies that value skill over brand.
| Issuer | TCM Security |
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| Level | intermediate |
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| Domains | Offensive Security |
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| Practical weight | 100% |
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| Cost (USD) | 499 |
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| Renewal | Does not expire |
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| Skills | penetration_testing_methodology, active_directory_attacks, network_scanning, privilege_escalation, open_source_intelligence, report_writing |
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