eJPT vs PNPT
| eJPT INE | PNPT TCM Security | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Offensive · Beginner | Offensive · Intermediate |
| Price | $249 Exam voucher; the prep course is free with INE's Starter plan. | $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: 48 h | Hands-on Length: 120 h |
| Validity | 3 years | Does not expire |
| Job ads in United States | – | – |
| Avg. salary | – | – |
| Index | – | – |
| Summary | A first hands-on pentesting exam: a lab with questions about what you find. A good stepping stone before PNPT or OSCP. | 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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