Current exam PT0-003. Exam code PT0-003 (V3, launched 2024-12-17; prior version retired 2025-06-17). Passing score 750/900, max 90 items, 165 min. Prereqs: 3-4 years pentest job role + Network+/Security+ knowledge.
Issuer
CompTIA
Industry
Cybersecurity
Domain
Security Operations
Level
Intermediate
Exam fee
$439 — verified 2026-09-25
Prerequisites & eligibility
Experience: 3-4 years in a penetration tester job role, with Network+ and Security+ or equivalent knowledge
Renewal & maintenance
Valid for 3 years, 60 CEU credits per cycle, $50/yr maintenance fee. Renew by cpe.
Continuing Education fee roughly $25–$50/yr, depending on the certification. Earning a higher CompTIA cert (e.g. CySA+) renews the ones below it.
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