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Professional Certifications

SiegePal's delivery capabilities are supported by cybersecurity professionals with certifications spanning penetration testing, offensive security, red teaming, application and API security, cloud security, network security, incident response, and security engineering. These credentials complement hands-on experience across complex security environments and engagements.

Offensive Security & Red Teaming

This group covers hands-on offensive credentials focused on exploitation, adversary simulation, and Active Directory compromise. These certifications typically require candidates to complete timed, practical exams against live environments rather than multiple-choice testing, reflecting applied attacker methodology rather than theoretical knowledge alone.

OSCP

Offensive Security Certified Professional

OffSec

Hands-on penetration testing certification covering practical exploitation, enumeration, privilege escalation, and reporting.

OSEP

OffSec Experienced Penetration Tester

OffSec

Advanced certification focused on evading modern endpoint defenses and executing lateral movement inside hardened corporate networks.

OSED

OffSec Exploit Developer

OffSec

Certification centered on Windows user-mode exploit development, including stack overflows and bypassing memory protections such as ASLR and DEP.

OSWP

Offensive Security Wireless Professional

OffSec

Entry-level wireless security certification covering attacks against WEP, WPA, and WPA2 network configurations.

CRTO

Certified Red Team Operator

Zero-Point Security

Practical red team certification built around Cobalt Strike, covering Active Directory attack chains from initial access through domain compromise.

CRTP

Certified Red Team Professional

Altered Security

Hands-on certification assessing the ability to compromise Active Directory environments by abusing built-in features rather than patchable exploits.

CRTE

Certified Red Team Expert

Altered Security

Intermediate-to-advanced credential focused on living-off-the-land techniques for enumerating and exploiting Windows infrastructure.

CRTA

Certified Red Team Analyst

CyberWarFare Labs

Practical credential covering red team fundamentals, adversary emulation concepts, and introductory Active Directory attack paths.

CEH

Certified Ethical Hacker

EC-Council

Broad-based ethical hacking certification covering scanning, enumeration, and common attack techniques across multiple platforms.

Application & API Security

This group covers testing of web applications and APIs, the layer where business logic flaws and authentication weaknesses most often surface. These certifications validate the ability to identify and exploit vulnerabilities that automated scanners routinely miss.

OSWE

OffSec Web Expert

OffSec

Advanced web application security certification requiring source code review, vulnerability chaining, and custom exploit development against real applications.

eWPT

Web Application Penetration Tester

INE

Certification validating core web application testing skills, including injection flaws, authentication weaknesses, and session management issues.

eWPTX

Web Application Penetration Tester eXtreme

INE

Advanced web application certification requiring custom exploit creation and detailed technical reporting against complex, real-world scenarios.

BSCP

Burp Suite Certified Practitioner

PortSwigger

Practical exam demonstrating the ability to detect, prove, and adapt attacks against common web vulnerabilities using industry-standard tooling.

ACP

APIsec Certified Practitioner

APIsec University

Certification covering API-specific threats, authentication weaknesses, and testing practices aligned with the OWASP API Security Top 10.

CAP

Certified AppSec Practitioner

The SecOps Group

Scenario-based exam covering OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, business logic flaws, and secure configuration practices.

GWAPT

GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester

GIAC

Certification assessing the ability to identify and exploit common and advanced web application vulnerabilities in a practical exam format.

Cloud, Network & Security Engineering

This group reflects certifications tied to securing cloud platforms, network infrastructure, and foundational IT systems. Coverage spans AWS and Azure security concepts, core networking and protocol knowledge, and general security engineering fundamentals that support both offensive testing and defensive hardening work.

CARTP

Certified Azure Red Team Professional

Altered Security

Hands-on certification covering offensive techniques against Azure Active Directory, cloud identity misconfigurations, and hybrid environments.

CCSP-AWS

Certified Cloud Security Practitioner – AWS

The SecOps Group

Scenario-based exam covering AWS infrastructure security concepts and common cloud misconfiguration patterns.

Note: distinct from ISC2's separately trademarked CCSP designation.

CNSP

Certified Network Security Practitioner

The SecOps Group

Entry-level certification covering core networking protocols, network scanning, service enumeration, and basic Active Directory security concepts.

Security+

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA

Foundational certification covering core security concepts, risk management, and network security fundamentals.

Network+

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA

Foundational networking certification covering protocols, network architecture, and troubleshooting.

Linux+

CompTIA Linux+

CompTIA

Foundational certification validating Linux system administration and command-line proficiency.

PenTest+

CompTIA PenTest+

CompTIA

Certification covering penetration testing planning, scoping, vulnerability identification, and reporting.

CCNA

Cisco Certified Network Associate

Cisco

Foundational networking certification covering routing, switching, and network fundamentals on Cisco infrastructure.

CyberOps

Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate

Cisco

Certification covering security monitoring, event analysis, and SOC-level operational concepts.

Penetration Testing & Incident Response

This group covers structured, professional-level penetration testing engagements and the skills required to respond once an incident has occurred. It reflects both the offensive assessment side of security work and the defensive discipline of containment, investigation, and recovery.

CRT

CREST Registered Penetration Tester

CREST

Professional-level certification recognized across regulated industries, covering methodology, technical testing, and reporting standards for penetration testing engagements.

PNPT

Practical Network Penetration Tester

TCM Security

Real-world exam requiring OSINT gathering, external and internal network testing, Active Directory compromise, and a live findings debrief.

GPEN

GIAC Certified Penetration Tester

GIAC

Certification covering penetration testing methodology, exploitation techniques, and process for conducting a professional engagement.

ECIH

Certified Incident Handler

EC-Council

Certification covering incident handling processes, forensic readiness, containment procedures, and post-incident recovery.

PMPA

Practical Mobile Pentest Associate

TCM Security

Associate-level certification requiring static and dynamic analysis to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in an Android mobile application.

Professional certifications complement the hands-on engineering experience behind SiegePal's security delivery. We combine structured technical expertise with practical experience across real-world environments and security challenges.

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