CREST Practitioner Security Analyst Training

The CREST Practitioner Security Analyst (CPSA) course provides an internationally recognized foundation
for individuals beginning their career in cybersecurity and penetration testing.

Delivered by CREST-approved training providers, this course equips participants with the knowledge to
assess network services, operating systems, and web applications for vulnerabilities.

The training concludes with the CPSA exam, a multiple-choice assessment conducted via Pearson VUE,
which confers CREST Practitioner status upon successful completion.
CPSA is the prerequisite for the CREST Registered Tester (CRT) exam and aligns closely with OffSec OSCP (PEN-200) standards.

The CPSA certification validates your understanding of key penetration testing and security assessment concepts.
It’s the ideal entry point for professionals aiming to advance toward CREST Registered Tester (CRT) or OffSec OSCP (PEN-200) certifications.

Completing this course positions you at the forefront of the cybersecurity industry — ready to join professional pen test and incident response teams.

To get the most from this course, participants should have:

• A basic understanding of IT systems (networking, IP, ports, OS concepts).

• Prior completion of a Security Fundamentals course is recommended.

• Some hands-on experience with system or network administration is beneficial.

Introduction to Cybersecurity

• Threat modeling, risk management, and legal compliance

Network Security Fundamentals

• Network types, topologies, devices, and protocols

Operating System Security

• Logical port assessments, Windows OS security principles

Application Security

• Web and browser exploits, secure coding, auditing techniques

Cryptography and IAM

• Encryption, identity and access management, cryptocurrency concepts