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OSCP vs CNPen
See exactly what you get — and what you save — when you choose practical pentesting certifications built for the real world.
The Incumbent
OSCP
$1,749
- 24-hour gruelling exam — tests endurance, not just skill
- Failed? Retake costs $249+ extra per attempt
- Results take weeks to receive
- Need to schedule exam priorly
- Traditional on prem active directory setup
- Tools restrictions
- Mandatory lengthy report submission
- Team/bulk pricing: Expensive at scale
- Free mock exams: None
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The Smarter Choice
CNPen
From $338 $85
Use code 75-OFF — up to 75% off all exams
- 4 hour practical exam — focused, real-world scenarios
- Free retake included with every exam purchase
- Result delivered as soon as you completes the exam
- On-demand scheduling — take it when you're ready
- Covers modern infrastructure including cloud and docker exploitations
- Much like a real world pentest scenario, candidates are allowed to run any pentest tool of their choice
- No report writing - pure technical skill
- Team/bulk pricing: Affordable for team upskilling
- Free mock exams: Mock exams available to prepare, even before purchase
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Choose Your Specialisation
Unlike OSCP's one-size-fits-all approach, choose exactly the certification that matches your career focus.
eXpert
Certified Active Directory Pentesting eXpert
(C-ADPenX)
Original Price
$539
With code: 75-OFF
$135
eXpert
Certified Cloud Pentesting eXpert-AWS
(CCPenX-AWS)
Original Price
$539
With code: 75-OFF
$135
Professional
Certified AI/ML Pentester
(C-AI/MLPen)
Original Price
$337
With code: 75-OFF
$84
Professional
Certified Network Pentester
(CNPen)
Original Price
$337
With code: 75-OFF
$84
Built for Modern Pentesters
Designed by The SecOps Group — a CREST-accredited security consultancy with real-world pentesting expertise.
Real-World Scenarios
CTF-style practical exams that mimic actual penetration testing engagements. Exploit real vulnerabilities and submit flags.
Fraction of the Cost
From $135 (Essentials) to $540 (eXpert). Now available for as low as $34 with code.
Free Retake Included
Exams include a free retake. No $249 retake fees like OSCP — we want you to succeed.
On-Demand Scheduling
Take your exam whenever you're ready. No waiting lists, no scheduling headaches, no 90-day countdown.
24 Specialisations
Network, Web App, Cloud (AWS & Azure), API, Mobile (Android & iOS), AI/ML, Active Directory, Red Team, and more.
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Backed by The SecOps Group — a globally recognised, CREST-accredited security consultancy trusted by Fortune 500 companies.
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Trusted by security professionals at Oracle, KPMG, Microsoft, and leading cybersecurity firms worldwide.
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"I've received uniformly enthusiastic feedback from my team after taking certification exams provided by The SecOps Group. These exams cover extensive real-world ground, and passing them has led directly to increased team performance on internal assessments."
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"I was really impressed with the exam. The 4 hour long, practical (ctf-style), online exam thoroughly tested me on common LLM vulnerabilities. The labs were carefully designed and the challenges mimicked real world scenarios."
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"The SecOps Group's pentesting exams have significantly enhanced our team's capabilities in offensive security. These niche topics combined with a practical approach have been beneficial for upskilling and keeping up with the times."
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