Hack The Box Certified Penetration Testing Specialist

Exam cost

$210 USD (historical estimate)

Questions · time · passing score

The exam is a 10-day practical assessment against a real-world Active Directory network. It requires a commercial-grade report and submission of flags. There are no multiple-choice questions. Passing requires gathering a certain amount of points and a quality report. Community sources indicate passing scores ranging from 70 to 85 points out of 100, or 8/10 to 9/10 flags, suggesting a variable or undisclosed passing score tied to flag capture and report quality.

Prerequisites

| To be eligible to start the examination process, one must have completed all modules of the "Penetration Tester" job-role path 100% first. | | Renewal Period | No expiration date | | Renewal Fee | Not applicable (no expiration) | | CPE Requirements | CPE credit submission is available to subscribed members by completing Modules ranked Tier I and above. | | Study Hours | 344 hours (based on HTB's 8-hour study day definition for 43 days) to 3-6 months (studying 30 hours/week). | | Demand | N/A | |

Estimated salary premium

Not established by comparable evidence

Renewal requirements

Cycle not verified · CPE/CEU requirement not verified

Difficulty

Not rated

Domains covered

• Penetration Testing

Where this credential fits

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