Certified MCP Security Expert

Exam cost

Not verified

Questions · time · passing score

5 practical challenges questions · 360 minutes · Pass: 80%

Prerequisites

Not verified — check issuer eligibility

Estimated salary premium

Not established by comparable evidence

Renewal requirements

Not verified in this audit; confirm with issuer.

Difficulty

Not rated

Domains covered

• MCP tool poisoning
• Prompt injection
• Supply chain security
• Agentic AI defenses

Where this credential fits

MyCyberPath career mappings are planning guidance, not universal employer requirements.

This credential is not currently mapped to a metro line.

Recent catalog changes

1. Practical DevSecOpsnew2026-10-29

   Certified MCP Security Expert

   Certified MCP Security Expert: Added to the catalog. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

   What changed

   Before

   Not verified

   After

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   Review source

Sources and verification

• https://www.practical-devsecops.com/certified-ai-security-professional/
• https://www.practical-devsecops.com/exam-and-certification/