Become a Certified Network Penetration Tester.
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CNPen is a hands-on network penetration testing certification. The same practical skills employers want from an OSCP holder, at a fraction of the cost. No bundled training, Online & On-demand.
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Free retake included. If you don't pass the first time, sit it again at no extra cost. No $249 penalty like OSCP.
OSCP vs CNPen
A certified penetration tester credential should prove you can find and exploit real vulnerabilities. Both certifications test that. Here's what changes when you choose CNPen.
OSCP
- 24-hour gruelling exam, tests endurance as much as skill
- Failed? Retake costs $249+ extra
- Results take weeks
- Fixed scheduling, waitlists common
- Mandatory training bundled into the price
- Team pricing: expensive at scale
CNPen
- Focused, real-world practical exam
- Free retake included with every purchase
- Results delivered as soon as you finish
- On-demand: take it when you're ready
- No bundled training fee, prepare your way
- Team pricing: affordable for upskilling
You save at least $1,600+ compared to OSCP, and get more specialisations.
Buy Now: $84 →Built for Real Penetration Testers
CNPen is designed and issued by The SecOps Group, a CREST-accredited security consultancy. The certification validates practical skills, not training attendance.
Real-World Scenarios
CTF-style practical exam that mimics an actual penetration testing engagement. Exploit real vulnerabilities and submit findings.
A Fraction of the Cost
From $34 (Essentials) to $135 (Expert). CNPen is $84 with code 75-OFF. No bundled training you don't need.
Free Retake Included
No $249 retake fees like OSCP. Every purchase includes a free retake.
On-Demand Scheduling
Take your exam whenever you're ready. No waiting lists, no scheduling headaches, no 90-day countdown.
Employer Recognised
Used by hiring managers to assess and recruit pentesters. Trusted by security teams at Oracle and KPMG.
How to Get Certified
No course to sit through first. Buy the certification, prepare your way, and take the practical exam when you're ready.
Purchase
Pick CNPen and apply code 75-OFF for $84. Instant access.
Prepare
Study however you like, self-study, labs, books. We don't lock you into our training.
Take the Exam
Hands-on, timed practical. Find and exploit real vulnerabilities in a live lab.
Get Certified
Get instant results, and earn your certification.
What's Inside the CNPen Exam
CNPen is an intermediate-level, 4-hour practical exam. You connect to a live VPN lab, solve a series of challenges, exploit real vulnerabilities, and capture flags. Here's exactly what it covers.
Full Exam Syllabus
Exploit a weakness within the Tomcat server and read the contents of the file "c:\flag.txt" on the Tomcat host. Provide the value of the flag.
Who it's for: pentesters, security architects, SOC analysts, and red/blue team members. Recommended: around two years of hands-on pentesting or bug-bounty experience. No AI tools are permitted during the exam.
What Candidates Say
""I am pleased to announce that I am now Certified Network Pentester by The SecOps Group. The exam lasts 4 hours and consists of 15 practice questions that must be answered. This can range from operating a #webapp through open source #OSINT research and then ending with enumeration and operation on an Active Directory domain.""
""I was able to take advantage of the The SecOps Group sale on pen testing exams the other day and decided to give this one a go with no study time... That was a mistake!! Needless to say I was sweating bullets towards the end of it. Overall a great exam experience and would highly recommend to those that are looking to demonstrate their network penetration testing knowledge.""
""I've successfully earned the CNPen certification from The SecOps Group! This journey has sharpened my skills across a broad spectrum of cybersecurity domains, including: OSINT Techniques & Network Mapping, Brute-force & Vulnerability Exploitation, Unix/Linux & Windows Vulnerabilities, Credential Security, Advanced Attack Strategies, Network Defense.""
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Note: The CNPen exam is also listed in the preferred pathway for SynAck’s SRT criteria.
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