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Offensive security certifications

The certifications held by our founder and lead security consultant, Ahmed Pinger, and what each one actually demonstrates about the testing you get.

Certifications

Credentials behind the work

Held by our founder and lead security consultant, Ahmed Pinger. Each is a recognised certification, and what it actually tests is set out on the certifications page.

  • Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT), TCM Security

    PNPT

    TCM Security

  • Red Team Ops I (CRTO), Zero-Point Security

    CRTO

    Zero-Point Security

  • CompTIA Security+ (CE) (Security+), CompTIA

    Security+

    CompTIA

  • Google IT Support Certificate, Google

    Google IT Support Certificate

    Google

What each one demonstrates

Practical Network Penetration TesterPNPTTCM Security
A five-day practical exam: compromise an Active Directory network end to end, then defend the findings in a live debrief. Assessed on the report and the explanation, not on multiple-choice answers.
Red Team Ops ICRTOZero-Point Security
A hands-on red team exam covering initial access, command and control, lateral movement and evasion against a monitored Active Directory estate.
CompTIA Security+ (CE)Security+CompTIA
The vendor-neutral baseline in security fundamentals: threats, architecture, identity, risk and compliance. Held in its continuing-education form, which requires ongoing renewal.
Google IT Support CertificateGoogle
Foundational IT operations: networking, operating systems, system administration and support. A certificate of completion rather than a proctored exam.