CRTP vs PNPT
| CRTP Altered Security | PNPT TCM Security | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Offensive · Intermediate | Offensive · Intermediate |
| Price | $249 Course plus 30-day lab with one exam attempt. | $499 Includes the required TCM Academy courses and two exam attempts. |
| Study hours | 40–80 h | 150–250 h |
| Real difficulty | ●●●○○ | ●●●○○ |
| Exam | Hands-on Length: 24 h | Hands-on Length: 120 h |
| Validity | Does not expire | Does not expire |
| Job ads in United States | – | – |
| Avg. salary | – | – |
| Index | – | – |
| Summary | Focused on attacking Active Directory from Windows. Cheap and very hands-on; a good complement to OSCP or PNPT. | 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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