Certified Vulnerability Researcher

Exam cost

$699 USD (historical estimate)

Questions · time · passing score

The certification is earned by completing exercises and scenarios within the course. The official website states, "Do I need to complete an exam to receive MCSI Certification? Yes, you need to complete an exam to receive MCSI Certification." However, details regarding the number of questions, time limit, question types, and passing score for this final certification exam are not publicly available. The course includes multiple training modules with exercises and scenarios.

Prerequisites

| Training Laptop Requirement (64-bit Intel i5/i7 2.0+ GHz processor, 8GB of RAM, ability to run at least 1 virtual machine, Windows 10 or later, macOS 10 or later, or Linux, local administrator privileges), Proficiency in the English language (IELTS score of 6.5 with no band less than 6 or equivalent), at least three (3) years of hands-on experience delivering penetration testing engagements OR Knowledge and hands-on experience in low-level x86-64 programming and operating systems internals (particularly Windows internals), Knowledge of Windows Internals, x86-64 Assembly and low-level debugging tools and techniques, computer networking concepts and protocols, network security methodologies, cyber attack stages, attack methods and techniques, Internet and routing protocols, Internet network addressing, scripting languages, strategies and tools for target research, basic structure, architecture, and design of modern applications and communication networks. Skills in searching for, identifying, and using online resources, writing programs in C/C++ and Python, installing software in virtual machines, technical writing, writing about facts and ideas in a clear, convincing, and organized manner, using command line utilities and tools, troubleshooting and resolving software errors, using a disassembler and debugger. | | Renewal Period | No Expiry | | Renewal Fee | No Renewals | | CPE Requirements | Not applicable (No Renewals) | | Study Hours | 600+ hours | |

Estimated salary premium

Not established by comparable evidence

Renewal requirements

Cycle not verified · CPE/CEU requirement not verified

Difficulty

Not rated

Domains covered

• Vulnerability Research
• Exploit Development
• Reverse Engineering
• Fuzzing
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