CCT INF

Hard

CREST Certified Tester — Infrastructure

Advanced CREST qualification for infrastructure penetration testing: network and operating-system layer assessment, report writing, and hands-on exploitation. Recognized for UK NCSC CHECK and equivalent to roughly 5–6 years of pentest experience.

About this cert

ExpertCREST Infrastructure Penetration TestingAdvanced min.PhD · Doctorat (bac+8)Personalized for United States

Prep time: 6–12 months (CRT/CCT path recommended)
Exam: 6h
Validity: 3 yr
Required training: No

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Your action plan

Prerequisites, preparation paths, readiness checks, and funding — tailored to your profile.

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§01·Certification sheet

Prerequisites

Education, prior credentials, and vendor requirements before you sit the exam.

Diploma / education

PhD · Doctorat (bac+8)

Required training

Optional — CREST-approved training recommended; no formal prerequisite to sit exam

Prior certifications

Knowledge & experience

→Substantial infrastructure pentest experience
→Familiarity with Windows, Linux, cloud, and reporting standards

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How to prepare

Estimated prep: 6–12 months (CRT/CCT path recommended) · Lab: Hack The Box CCT INF prep path + private AD/cloud labs

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§03·Certification sheet

Readiness checklist

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01Written exam (MCQ + scenario)
3-hour sitting: multiple choice (~1h) and written scenario (~2h), 66% pass mark on each part.
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02Practical infrastructure exam
3-hour hands-on assessment (Kali, Windows Server targets); optional CRESTDrive file upload before the exam.
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03Risk & reporting
Executive-ready findings, risk rating, and remediation advice under time pressure.
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Funding & support

Programs and pathways for candidates in United States. Always confirm eligibility before applying.

Employer support
Employer tuition reimbursement
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Veterans GI Bill & SkillBridge
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Student loans & financing
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