COAE vs eJPT
| COAE Hack The Box | eJPT INE | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Offensive · Intermediate | Offensive · Beginner |
| Price | $210 Voucher with 2 attempts. You must first finish 100% of the HTB Academy AI Red Teamer path (12 modules, subscription extra); the Silver Annual plan (USD 550/year) includes it along with the CJCA one. | $249 Exam voucher; the prep course is free with INE's Starter plan. |
| Study hours | 120–250 h | 40–80 h |
| Real difficulty | ●●●○○ | ●●○○○ |
| Exam | Hands-on Length: 168 h | Hands-on Length: 48 h |
| Validity | Does not expire | 3 years |
| Job ads in United States | 7 | 21 |
| Avg. salary | $69,622 | $103,029 |
| Index | 28 | 47 |
| Summary | Offensive AI security: attacks on machine learning models and LLM applications (prompt injection, data leakage, AI red teaming). A 7-day hands-on exam with a report. | A first hands-on pentesting exam: a lab with questions about what you find. A good stepping stone before PNPT or OSCP. |
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