The OSCP and GPEN are on every beginner’s radar, but these overlooked certifications have proved even more valuable to my career…
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Throughout my career in cybersecurity and penetration testing, I have taken numerous certifications, but a few have truly stood out in shaping my success as a pentester.
This is especially true for 3 certifications that have been more specialized than the more well-known certs like OSCP and GPEN that tries to cover all of the pentest field in one course.
In my opinion, this makes much more sense for certifications, and it is also much easier to digest the learning material when it is focused on one specific type of penetration testing.
Let’s get straight into it, starting with the most valuable certification.
1. CRTP: Certified Red Team Professional
Vendor: Altered Security
Pricing: $249 for 30 Days LAB + Course Material + Exam
Renewal: Every 3 years. Course access and one renewal exam attempt is included. $149 for 30 days if you want LAB access for practice.