COAE vs PNPT
| COAE Hack The Box | PNPT TCM Security | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Offensive · Intermediate | Offensive · Intermediate |
| 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. | $499 Includes the required TCM Academy courses and two exam attempts. |
| Study hours | 120–250 h | 150–250 h |
| Real difficulty | ●●●○○ | ●●●○○ |
| Exam | Hands-on Length: 168 h | Hands-on Length: 120 h |
| Validity | Does not expire | Does not expire |
| Job ads in United States | 7 | 69 |
| Avg. salary | $69,622 | $126,859 |
| 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 realistic 5-day pentest against Active Directory, with a report and an oral debrief. Highly regarded for its value for money. |
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